Sarah P. Duke Gardens Plant Sale

Sarah P. Duke Gardens 420 Anderson St, Durham, North Carolina

Backyard Butterflies will be at the Duke Gardens Spring Plant Sale! We will have an assortment of host and nectar plants for purchase–be sure to arrive early as our milkweeds sell out quickly! In addition to have plants we will have live butterflies and chrysalises on display if available, as well as other educational materials, […]

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 […]

Wednesday Walk: Pilot Mountain State Park

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

Left to Right: Dreamy Duskywing, Brown Elfin, Juvenal's Duskywing, and Gemmed Satyr We will meet at the top of the mountain near the restrooms. We recommend bringing a packed lunch and beverages. Binoculars and camera will come in handy for this walk. No need for sunscreen or bug spray. We will be walking through grasses, […]

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 […]

Wednesday Walk: JC Raulston Arboretum

JC Raulston Arboretum 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, North Carolina

Meet up will be outside the visitor’s center. Paths through the garden are easily navigated by any kind of footwear. Be sure to bring with you any necessities you might […]

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 […]

Let’s Go Butterflying!

Wild Birds Unlimited 1806 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Join us 10 AM to 12 PM for a class to learn how to identify butterflies in your backyard or in nature by using butterfly behaviors, field guides, recognition of host plants, location, habitat, as well as a few tips and tricks. Then put your newly learned identification skills to use in the afternoon! Join […]

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. […]

Meet Your State Symbols 2019

Raleigh State Capitol 1 Edenton St, Raleigh

Come join us outside the capitol building, or inside if it's a rainy day! We'll have our usual set-up along with any caterpillars or butterflies available from our habitat. We will have a small selection of plants and other butterfly related items for sale.

NCBG Spring Plant Sale

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

We will be participating at the NCBG Spring Plant sale providing education and community outreach. We will have any caterpillars, chrysalises, and butterflies currently available from our habitat for education and demonstration. The event features multiple native plant only vendors from around North Carolina. There will be other activities during the sale. For more information […]

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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.