Stony Creek along trail at Brumley Forest NP North Section Let's start off 2019 with a hiking adventure at Brumley Forest Nature Preserve! Located a few miles outside of downtown Hillsborough, this preserve offers an assortment of trails for most experience levels. The hike to the Craig Manor is moderate difficulty and will take about […]
Join us for our second monthly hike at Blackwood Farm Park just outside of Hillsborough on Hwy 86! This hike should be suitable for beginners as the trails are easily navigated and traverse gentle terrain. It is recommended to wear sturdy footwear as the natural trails may be muddy. The total loop of 3.3 miles […]
Backyard Butterflies will be at the Duke Gardens Spring Plant Sale! We will have an assortment of host and nectar plants for purchase–be sure to arrive early as our milkweeds sell out quickly! In addition to have plants we will have live butterflies and chrysalises on display if available, as well as other educational materials, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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