Butterflies of Cornwallis 1828 “Walk”
October 19 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
$25.00
We conduct butterfly walks during the season from March through October of each year. The walks are held at Cornwallis 1828, in the heart of the Alabama Black Belt region, Braggs,Alabama, in western Lowndes County. We have 5200 acres that we can Explore. Cornwallis 1828 is the working homestead of Peter Newport Bragg. He fought in two major battles during the Revolutionary War against General Cornwallis. He moved to western Lowndes co,Al after the war to now the community that bares his name “Braggs,Al”
Walks are three hours in duration, canvassing multiple miles across natural terrain or trails. Participating in a walk is an excellent opportunity for exercise, development of butterfly and plant identification skills, photography, and citizen science. The walk leader keeps track of all butterfly sightings and reports them to either the state or a national sightings database.
Butterfly Walk Preparedness
When you join us for a walk we want you to have an enjoyable experience! We have found that the following items are an essential part of a butterfliers accoutrements. Please feel free to contact us with any questions, needs, or special considerations you may have before joining us on a walk.
BINOCULARS
Binoculars are optional equipment for a butterflier. We recommend buying a pair designed specifically for viewing butterflies.
CAMERA
A camera is a great way to develop your ID skills or to get a positive ID from an expert. Plus, you never know what interesting things you’ll see on a walk!
BUG SPRAY
It is highly recommended that you use tick and mosquito repellent containing at least 40+% DEET.
CELL PHONE
It’s useful to have in case you need to contact the walk leader for directions, travel delays, or other issues.
CLOTHING & SHOES
Standard butterfly attire is sturdy or hiking shoes, long pants, long sleeves, and a hat. You can dress for comfort or safety.
FOOD & DRINK
We provide you with water and snacks during a walk.
REGISTER
Please register for any walk you plan to attend. The walk leader needs to know you are coming so they can provide you with updates about any changes in scheduling. Please cancel your registration if you cannot attend.
TRANSPORTATION
You are responsible for your own transportation to the walk location.
Note: Some of this information is taken from,Backyardbutterflies.org