Brown Elfin Walk at Occoneechee Mountain State Park

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 […]

Wednesday Walk: Sarah P. Duke Gardens

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 […]

Wednesday Walk: JC Raulston Arboretum

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 […]

Let’s Go Butterflying!

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 […]

Wednesday Walk: NCBG

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. […]

Meet Your State Symbols 2019

Raleigh State Capitol 1 Edenton St, Raleigh

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.

Long Leaf Pine Festival 2019

Harris Lake County Park

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. […]

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