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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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