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Island Butterfly Walk

Nature Walk

Sat. Jun 7

12:00 pm

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01:30 pm

1 mile

Open Event

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Butterfly hobbyist Michele Sorenson will take you on an easy exploration of the gardens and natural areas around the Nature Center at Sherwood Island State Park. The Search will be for caterpillars, skippers moths and Butterflies. we may see Mourning Cloak, Pearl Crescent , Question Mark, Monarch, Cabbage White, Orange or Clouded Sulphurs, tiny Grayhairstreaks & Blues, and Black or Tiger Swallowtails. Likely Skippers are Peck’s and Silver-spotted. It will be fun to see which species predominate this season.
Michele is part of the Friends Of sherwood island Garden Team, which planted dozens of Shrubs and Perennials in the park specifically to attract butterflies. She will point out good nectar or host plants for your home garden.
Bring binoculars and camera or smart phone. Learn how to report your findings on iNaturalist so scientists can learn how insects are doing. Children from 4 and up are welcome.

 

Event Leader(s)

Louis Pietig

(203) 858-6215

Ldpiet@aol.com

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drizzle or rain cancels

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Meeting Location Details

Sherwood Island State Park I-95 Exit 18 Westport CT 06880

Park Entrance Gate – ask for Nature Center – Proceed toward LI Sound – Follow circle and then to the left (East Beach Parking). Nature Center is on hill between beach and marsh- Go to far end of East Beach parking.
Walk up hill or paved access road.

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No Dogs Permitted