Raise a Caterpillar Workshop

Backyard Butterflies 1507 US HWY 70A East, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Join local butterfly expert and enthusiast LM Carlson in learning how to raise an Eastern Black Swallowtail caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly. During the workshop you will learn about the life cycle of the butterfly, unique characteristics of Swallowtail butterflies, and how to care for both the caterpillar and chrysalis.

Weymouth Woods NABA 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 […]

5th Annual Open House & Plant Swap

Backyard Butterflies 1507 US HWY 70A East, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Join us for our 5th Annual Open House & Plant Swap. Learn how to create a butterfly habitat in your backyard and interact with butterflies.Tickets are donation-based with a suggested donation of $5 per ticket. Please visit the event webpage to get tickets. This event is one day only, rain or shine. Parking is extremely […]

3rd Annual Moth Night at Backyard Butterflies

Backyard Butterflies 1507 US HWY 70A East, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Please join us for our 3rd Annual Moth Night at Backyard Butterflies in Hillsborough, NC. Our annual moth night is in celebration of National Moth Week. All ages are welcome but we recommend children be at least 8+ years old. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. No pets please. Please note you will […]

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5th Annual Orange County NABA Count

Backyard Butterflies 1507 US HWY 70A East, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Citizen Scientists Wanted Join us for the 6th conduction of the Orange County NABA Count! If you are not familiar with what is a NABA count, please visit the NABA […]

Mayo River NABA Count

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

Please send an email to Brian Bockhahn regarding this count.

Hanging Rock NABA Count

Vade Mecum 1105 Camp Sertoma Dr, Westfield, North Carolina

Please send an email to Brian Bockhahn regarding this count.

Pilot Mountain NABA Count

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

Please send an email to Brian Bockhahn regarding this count.

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FINAL DAYS TO SHOP
May 25 - 27
12 - 5 PM

Plants are available for in-person shopping only at our location in Hillsborough.