sightings and CBA event reminders

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4/13--in the courtyard of Westbrook High School--one sulphur, looked to be clouded
--in my backyard in Chester--one spring azure, one mourning cloak

Spring is upon us!
Next Saturday, April 22, at 10 AM (weather permitting), Bill Yule will lead a trip to Chauncey Peak in Meriden "Butterflies/Wildflowers of the Traprock Ridge".  There is the possibility of finding Falcate Orangetip, Brown Elfin, and Anglewings.  
Directions:  from I-91, take exit 20 (Country Club Rd).  Go WEST on Country Club Rd., passing the State Police HQ (becomes Westfield Rd. in Meriden).  You will pas by/under a large quarry operation about 1/4 mile before the park entrance.  The park has a short one-way loop road, with the entrance being right before a golf course on the right side of the road (look for the gray park sign).  Follow the road to a dam and park in the main parking area by the dam.  The distance from I-91 to the park is about 3 miles.
Please note!  This will be a STRENUOUS 1/2-1 mile hike.  Bring a lunch and water.  Wear appropriate hiking shoes.
For more info, please call Bill Yule, (203) 457-1326, between 10 am and 3 pm.

And it's time for the annual spring meeting!
FRIDAY April 28, 7:30 PM at the Ag Station in New Haven, David Wagner presents:
Tales of Woe, Deception, and Wonder:  The Myriad Defenses of CT's Caterpillars
copies of his new caterpillar guide, "Caterpillars of Eastern North America" will be available for sale and signing!
For more info on this and other upcoming CBA events, go to www.ctbutterfly.org!

Diane