Field Trip to Wakulla Unit of St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
Sunday October 12
9:00 a.m. EDT at Park ‘n’ Ride on FL 363 (Woodville Hwy.) if carpooling
10:00 a.m. EDT at Wakulla Beach Rd.
We will scout for butterflies at the Wakulla unit of the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge on Sunday, October 12. This is a wooded area where we may see species such as Appalachian Browns, Broadwing skippers, and glassywings.
Please wear headgear to protect you from the elements and comfortable footwear. Bring bug protection in case biting insects are a problem. Please bring water and lunch (no picnic facilities.) Don’t forget to bring close-focusing binoculars and field guides if you have them.
Directions to Carpooling Site
Carpooling is always encouraged. If you plan to carpool, please meet at 9:00 a.m. EDT at the Park ‘n’ Ride parking area on the west side of Woodville Highway (FL 363) south of Tallahassee near the St. Marks Trail.
Directions to Wakulla Beach Road
Wakulla Beach Rd. is south of Tallahassee on U.S. 98 about 3 1/2 miles west of Woodville Highway (FL 363).
From Tallahassee, take FL 363 (Woodville Highway) south to U.S. 98. Go west on U.S. 98. After you cross the Wakulla River bridge (about 2 1/2 miles from your turn onto U.S. 98), go another mile and you will see Wakulla Beach Rd. on your left (Triplett Rd. on right). If you see Spring Creek Highway, you have gone too far. Turn south (left) onto Wakulla Beach Road and travel about one mile until you see a hunting check station where we will meet. See map.
Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers this Saturday at St. Joseph Preserves to staff the Hairstreak Chapter’s exhibit and answer general butterfly questions. Other volunteers are also needed to assist the Preserves staff.
On October 25, we will also be needing volunteers at St. Marks Wildlife National Wildlife Refuge to assist with the exhibit at the Monarch Festival.
If you are interested in helping at either of these events, please email or call Bill Boothe at (850)643-2583.
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