Butterflies: Huckleberry to Sibley Loop

HUCKLEBERRY BOTANIC REGIONAL PRESERVE (HUCKLEBERRY STAGING AREA): Now is the time to dive right in! Let’s spend the height of spring exploring parks in search of our fluttering friends. They come in all shapes and colors, from the tiny Pygmy Blue to the majestic Tiger Swallowtail, from the Mournful Duskywing the Great Purple Hairstreak, and everyone in between. We’ll learn about butterfly families, habitats, and food plants on each trip. As we peer around in patches of wildflowers, we will also keep an eye out for native bees and moths, and won’t neglect singing birds if they want to visit.

From forest to streams and meadows. About 5.5 miles and 1,200 feet of elevation. Moderate to strenuous overall, very steep and uneven in sections.

Bring binoculars and a hand lens if you have them available. We will have some to pass out as needed. Please also keep food, water and comfort in mind. Hats and/or sunscreen are recommended.

Ages 10 years and up