Date & Time:
August 3, 2019 - 6:45am to 2:00pm
Meeting Place:
Tucson meeting time: 6:45 a.m. Frys parking lot at 8080 S Houghton (Houghton/Rita Road intersection). Please arrive in time to sign the waiver form.
Special Notes:
Field trip starts at 8:00 AM at the Butterfly garden in Patagonia, located on McKeown Ave right across from Red Mountain Foods grocery store.
As you are aware the NABA Patagonia butterfly count will be held on Tuesday, August 6. For those of you that would like to butterfly in that area and can’t make the count or just want to brush up on their local butterfly ID skills, Fred Heath is leading a SEABA field trip on Saturday, August 3 covering some of the Patagonia butterfly hot spots. We will meet at the butterfly garden in Patagonia at 8:00AM. The butterfly garden is located on McKeown Ave right across from Red Mountain Foods grocery store.
Photo: Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)
General Information
Beginners are welcome on all field trips! Experienced members will share their butterfly knowledge and expertise with all field trip participants. Children accompanied by a responsible adult are welcome on SEABA field trips. A donation of $5 per person to benefit SEABA will be appreciated. Carpooling from the meeting place is encouraged and it is kind to share gas expenses. If high clearance vehicles are required for a trip, it will be noted in individual trip descriptions. Dress for the field with sturdy shoes, hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Bring your own water, snacks, and lunch. Close-focusing binoculars, cameras, and field guides will be helpful aids for butterfly observation and identification. Trips usually end by mid-afternoon unless noted differently in individual trip descriptions.
Please be aware that:
1. Collecting or netting is NOT allowed on SEABA field trips.
2. Pets, with the exception of service animals, are NOT allowed on SEABA field trips.
3. All field trip participants are required to sign SEABA's Release and Assumption of Risk form at the beginning of the trip. The form may be viewed at SEABA Release.
4. Please arrive a few minutes prior to the meeting time posted for trips to facilitate paperwork and introductions to other trip participants.
5. Field trips may be cancelled or rescheduled on short notice due to changing weather or road conditions. Please check the website for updates prior to the Field Trip.
Our Southeastern Arizona Butterfly Checklist can be downloaded here. Please note that the SEABA checklist is copyrighted.
Local NABA Butterfly Counts are listed at NABA Counts
Field trips organized by the Central Arizona Butterfly Association are listed at their website: CAzBA.
