2008 Annual Butterfly Counts at Oklahoma's Preserves
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American lady at the Nickel Preserve
G. Pierson
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Dates:
April 19th, 2008 - July 12th, 2008
Overview:
Annual butterfly counts are held at many of The Nature Conservancy's Oklahoma Preserves. All levels of expertise, from beginner to expert, are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Since many of the count sites have minimal facilities be sure to bring plenty of water and a lunch. Bring your field guide, camera, and close-focusing binoculars if you have them. Please wear shoes and long pants so you can comfortably go off-trail through the grass and weeds and don’t forget bug & tick spray.
Please plan to arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to the start time so we can complete the necessary paperwork and get area assignments before we start.
Registration/Fee:
A $3 fee that goes to the North American Butterfly Association (NABA) to help defray the costs of compiling the results will be collected from each adult participant. No fees will be collected at the Black Mesa counts. .
June 7th – TNC Pontotoc Ridge Preserve
Time: 10:00 AM
Where: Preserve Headquarters
Contact: Jim Herndon jfhada@yahoo.com
Fee: $3
June 10th – TNC Keystone Ancient Forest Preserve
Time: 8:30 AM Entrance gate will be locked after counters depart.
Where: Preserve entrance approximately 2 mi. N of US 412 on 209th W Ave.
Contact: John Fisher 918-245-8662 rgs455@cox.net
Fee: Paid by the Tulsa Audubon Society
July 12th - TNC J. T. Nickel Family Wildlife & Nature Preserve
Time: 9:00 AM
Where: Preserve Headquarters in Sawmill Hollow
Contact: Chris Wilson (918) 456 7601 cwilson@tnc.org
Fee: $3
June 28th – TNC Tallgrass Prairie Preserve
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: Preserve Visitors' Center
Contact: David Edwards 918-865-7398 dafydd@cimtel.net
Fee: $3
July 5th – TNC Four Canyon Preserve
Time: 9:00 AM
Where: Preserve entrance 13 mi. west & 8 mi. south of Vici, OK
Contact: John Fisher 918-245-8662 rgs455@cox.net
Fee: $3
July 7th – TNC Black Mesa Nature Preserve
Time: 8:00 AM
Place: Preserve entrance
Contact: John Fisher 918-245-8662 rgs455@cox.net
Fee: no