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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Please send an email to Brian Bockhahn regarding this count.
Please send an email to Brian Bockhahn regarding this count.
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. […]
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 […]
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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