The actual in-the-field butterfly count will take place on May 25th and follows the North American Butterfly Association’s count protocol as well as COVID-19 protocols.  This citizen science data project began in 1993 and collects data from over 450 sites.  It is similar to the oldest continuing citizen science project in the US (119 years), the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count.  Details on this butterfly count will be provided at the workshop as well as in local papers next week.

The event is an important citizen science activity to help determine the species of butterflies in our area and their abundance.  It is also intended to help all of us appreciate, learn about and identify the many butterflies loving the Northern Neck.