Field Trips
IMPORTANT Change: Call the field trip leader to register for a trip. Also, call at least one day before the trip to ensure that trip is still on schedule.
February 18, 2012: Scott Hartley will lead a stargazing program. Meet at Weymouth Center at 7pm. Join us for a fun night of learning some basic astronomy and how to locate and identify several of the most visible constellations. Contact Scott Hartley at 910-692-2167 or scott.hartley@ncdenr.gov.
March 24, 2012: Come, see, and photograph early spring wildflowers at historic Endor Iron Furnace (county park) followed by birding both there and at the White Pines Conservation Preserve, both in Lee County, west of Sanford. Meet at Town and Country parking lot, Aberdeen, at 7:00 a.m., Saturday, March 24, 2012, to car-pool. This will be a half-day trip, so expect to be back about 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Be sure to bring binoculars and water and snacks if you desire. Moderate walking will be involved. Contact David McCloy, mdmccloy@mindspring.com or (910) 692-5094, if you have questions or plan to attend.
April 1, 2012: Join Jeff Pippen to look for local butterflies. Check website and/or e-mail for more information as the details become available.
Field Trip Ideas
Listed below are locations that have been suggested for future field trips. You don’t have to be an expert to lead a trip. You just need to be the willing to schedule, meet and do the logistics.
Falls Lake-Triangle Lakes for waterfowl.
Uhwarrie National Forest.
Canoe/Kayak – Black River/Lumber River, etc.
Bay Lakes.
Bog Turtle Search.
If you have other field trip ideas or would be willing to lead one of these trips, please contact Carol Bowman or David McCloy.
