Wise Wonderful Women: Hike to Craig Manor at Brumley Forest NP

Brumley Forest NP 3055 New Hope Church Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Brumley Forest Earth Day Walk

Brumley Forest NP 3055 New Hope Church Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

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 […]

Puddling Tiger Swallowtails at Brumley Forest NP

Brumley Forest NP 3055 New Hope Church Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

**EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO FORECAST OF RAIN** Meet up for this walk will be the main parking lot near the map display. If there have been recent rains there is a chance we might encounter puddling butterflies at a known mud hole. If not, there will be opportunities to experience some of the best butterflying […]

Annual Brown Elfin Walk

Occoneechee Mountain State Park 625 Virginia Cates Road, Hillsborough, NC, United States

We believe butterfly walks can be conducted as long as we uphold the recommended 6+ feet from one another and keep the group size to 10 or less. About the only time there could be crowding is when we are all trying to get a look at these very small butterflies at the same time. […]

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May 25 - 27
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