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 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
This is an estimated date of the count. Actual date of the count is subject to change. Join us at Weymouth Woods State Park for the annual NABA butterfly count. No previous experience required. Contact Brian Bockhahn to register to participate.
Join us Sunday morning and/or the afternoon for the 8th annual Orange County NABA butterfly count. No previous experience required as new participants will be partnered with the count leaders. Experienced counters may be assigned their own area to cover. Please submit this registration form to participate.
Join us at Weymouth Woods State Park for the annual NABA butterfly count. No previous experience required. Contact Brian Bockhahn to register to participate.
Join us Sunday morning and/or the afternoon for the 9th annual Orange County NABA butterfly count. No previous experience required as new participants will be partnered with the count leaders. Experienced counters may be assigned their own area to cover. Please submit this registration form to participate.
Join us Tuesday morning and afternoon for the 5th annual Guilford & Rockingham Counties NABA butterfly count! No previous experience required as new participants will be partnered with the count leaders. Experienced counters may be assigned their own area to cover. Please submit this registration form to participate.
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Plants are available for in-person shopping only at our location in Hillsborough.