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. […]

Wednesday Walk: Eno River State Park

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 […]

NABA Count: Dismal Swamp State Park

Dismal Swamp State Park 2294 US 17 North, South Mills, North Carolina

Palamedes Swallowtail at Dismal Swamp State Park A wonderful citizen science opportunity for butterfliers! We will meet at the park’s visitor’s center. Transportation within the park to various locations will be provided. Amenities at the park include public bathrooms and water fountains within the visitor’s center. The nearest major city with restaurants and lodging is […]

NABA Count: Weymouth Woods

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 […]

NABA Count: Hanging Rock State Park

Vade Mecum 1105 Camp Sertoma Dr, Westfield, North Carolina

Top: Hickory Horned Devil caterpillar Left to Right: Eastern Comma, Catalpa moth caterpillar, Question Mark, Northern Pearly Eye Meet up for this count is at Vade Mecum located outside of the main park area. This count will take place in areas off of trails through tall grasses, over river rocks, and on some blazed trails. […]

NABA Count: Mayo River State Park

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 […]

NABA Count: Pilot Mountain State Park

Pilot Mountain State Park 1792 Pilot Knob Park Rd, Pinnacle, North Carolina

Left to Right: Common Sootywing, Peck's Skipper, White M Hairstreak, Eufala Skipper, Common Buckeye Caterpillar This count has sighted some butterflies that are uncommon to rare, as well as some that are not seen in the Durham and Orange County area. Meet up is in the parking lot near the restrooms. This count will take […]

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