Wise Wonderful Women: Hike at Blackwood Farm Park

Blackwood Farm Park 4215 NC-86, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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 […]

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: 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. […]

Weymouth Woods NABA Butterfly Count

Weymouth Woods Sandhills NP 1024 Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines, North Carolina

Meet up will be at the Visitor’s Center in the morning. This location offers a pleasant walk through stands of pine forests. Pathways are packed sand. Wearing sturdy walking or hiking shoes is recommended along with long sleeves and pants as we will go off trail in some locations to look for as many butterfly […]

Wednesday Walk: August 3, 2022

NCBG 100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Join John for this week's Wednesday Walk held at the NC Botanical Gardens. All ages welcome, no experience necessary as John will teach you how to identify butterflies as you walk through the gardens. We strongly suggest you bring with you water or other hydrating beverages. This walk is subject to cancellation due to weather. […]

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3rd Annual Guilford & Rockingham NABA Count

Iron Ore Belt Access 6068 N Church St, Greensboro, NC, United States

Meet up for this count at the Iron Ore Belt Access section of Haw River State Park. We recommend wearing hiking shoes or boots as we will being walking through areas without trails. Long pants are recommended as well as 40+% DEET bug repellent. Sunscreen and hats are also advised. Please prepare for heat indexes […]

Mayo River SP NABA Count

Mayo River State Park 500 Old Mayo Park Road, Mayodan, North Carolina

  Left to Right: Silver Spotted Skipper caterpillar, dark form female Tiger Swallowtail on hoary mountain mint, puddling butterflies, Harvester Meet up for this count is in the park at the bathroom parking lot. We recommend wearing hiking shoes or boots as we will being walking through areas without trails. Long pants are recommended as […]

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