CT Butterfly Association July Field Trips

[Lemmon]

Sunday July 4, 2010, 10 AM 
(Rain date Sunday July 11)
 Walden Preserve, Salem
Leader. Rich Chyinski   860-859-1326
 
The milkweed and many other wildflowers will be in full bloom providing easy viewing of a wide variety of butterflies including many species of Hairstreaks, Swallowtails, including the Pipevine, and many Skippers. Milbert’s Tortoiseshells, Harvesters and Northern Pearly Eyes have been seen in the meadows and surrounding woodlands. 
Walden provides easy walking on mowed trails through wild flower meadows which are in close proximity to the parking area.
 
Directions:Take I-395 to exit 77 (Rte 85) and go north or west toward Salem. Follow Rt. 85 to Salem 4 Corners (Rte 82 and Rte 85). Follow Rte 85 north 1/2 mile, turn left onto Hagen Rd. Parking area 200 ft on the right.
 
Saturday July 17, 2010, 10 AM
John Flaherty Field Trial Area, East Windsor
Leader: Lenny Brown 203-949-9024
 
An overlooked hotspot for butterflies! Over 25 species are possible including the rare Horace’s Duskywing. An excellent trip! Wear sturdy walking shoes, bring water and sunscreen.
 Directions:From I-91 take exit 44, go south on Rte. 5 for 1.1 miles, make left on Tromley Rd.
Go 0.7 miles to entrance on left.
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/mailman/private/ctleps-l/attachments/20100630/292793ea/attachment.html