Join us 10 AM to 12 PM for a class to learn how to identify butterflies in your backyard or in nature by using butterfly behaviors, field guides, recognition of host plants, location, habitat, as well as a few tips and tricks. Then put your newly learned identification skills to use in the afternoon! Join […]
Meet up for this walk will be in the plant sale area near the Visitor's Center. On this walk you can opt to dress for comfort as the pathways are easy to walk. There are public restrooms and a water fountain in the Visitor's Center. There are numerous restaurants near the Gardens. Parking is free. […]
Come join us outside the capitol building, or inside if it's a rainy day! We'll have our usual set-up along with any caterpillars or butterflies available from our habitat. We will have a small selection of plants and other butterfly related items for sale.
We will be participating at the NCBG Spring Plant sale providing education and community outreach. We will have any caterpillars, chrysalises, and butterflies currently available from our habitat for education and demonstration. The event features multiple native plant only vendors from around North Carolina. There will be other activities during the sale. For more information […]
Left to Right: Harvester, Lily-leaf twayblade, Dusted Skipper, and happy toad Meet up is in the parking lot at the end of the road into the park, near the restrooms. Note that the time of this walk is different from other Wednesday Walks. We will start at 11 AM. Please wear sturdy or hiking shoes […]
**EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO FORECAST OF RAIN** Meet up for this walk will be the main parking lot near the map display. If there have been recent rains there is a chance we might encounter puddling butterflies at a known mud hole. If not, there will be opportunities to experience some of the best butterflying […]
Palamedes Swallowtail at Dismal Swamp State Park A wonderful citizen science opportunity for butterfliers! We will meet at the park’s visitor’s center. Transportation within the park to various locations will be provided. Amenities at the park include public bathrooms and water fountains within the visitor’s center. The nearest major city with restaurants and lodging is […]
Join us at the Long Leaf Pine Festival at Harris Lake County Park! We will have a limited selection of host and nectar plants available for purchase. As always, we will bring with us any live caterpillars or butterflies that are currently available from our habitat. We will have a special exhibit about woodland butterflies. […]
Caterpillar Workshop at Butterfly Day Come join us for our annual Butterfly Day hosted at Big Bloomers Flower Farm in Sanford! We will have our usual set-up and display, conduct a free caterpillar raising workshop (normally $25), and give a talk about creating your own backyard butterfly habitat. We will also do a butterfly release […]
Left to Right: Rattlesnake master (Eryngium yuccifolium), Tall barbara's buttonns (Marshallia legrandii), False indigo (Baptisia australis), Downy wood mint (Blephilia ciliata), Smooth coneflower (Echinacea laevigata). Meet up for this walk will be at the Butner McDonald's off of I-85N as the access location for this site has no address. We will be parked at the […]
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Plants are available for in-person shopping only at our location in Hillsborough.