Occoneechee Mountain State Park
625 Virginia Cates Road, Hillsborough, NC, United States
We will meet in the parking lot area near the map bulletin board. This will be a brief walk lasting about an hour. If there is interest we can look around for additional early butterflies. This walk will take place even if the weather is cool and overcast. We have sighted the Brown and Henry's […]
Pilot Mountain State Park
1792 Pilot Knob Park Rd, Pinnacle, North Carolina
Left to Right: Dreamy Duskywing, Brown Elfin, Juvenal's Duskywing, and Gemmed Satyr We will meet at the top of the mountain near the restrooms. We recommend bringing a packed lunch and beverages. Binoculars and camera will come in handy for this walk. No need for sunscreen or bug spray. We will be walking through grasses, […]
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson St, Durham, North Carolina
We will start off our series of Wednesday Walks at Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham. Meet up will be at the Visitor's Center near the main entrance. You can dress for comfort while walking the pathways at this botanical garden. Binoculars aren't necessary to get a good look at butterflies. We suggest bringing a […]
JC Raulston Arboretum
4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, North Carolina
Meet up will be outside the visitor’s center. Paths through the garden are easily navigated by any kind of footwear. Be sure to bring with you any necessities you might need to have an enjoyable walk. Amenities at the location include public restroom and water fountains. The arboretum is within driving distance of restaurants of […]
Brumley Forest NP
3055 New Hope Church Rd, Chapel Hill, NC
This walk is the practical half of the Let's Go Butterflying class hosted at Wild Birds Unlimited in Chapel Hill. Everyone is welcome to participate in the walk--attendance of the class is not necessary. This walk will cover multiple areas where the first butterflies of the year can be seen. We expect to have sightings […]
Wild Birds Unlimited
1806 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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 […]
NCBG
100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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.
NCBG
100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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 […]
Eno River State Park
6101 Cole Mill Rd, Durham, North Carolina
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 […]