On this morning walk we’ll observe and learn about butterflies, those exquisitely beautiful creatures that dance around us in summer.  Tod Highsmith and Dreux Watermolen will lead this 2 hour walk at Cherokee Marsh on the northeast side of Madison. We will observe a variety of butterflies as they take nectar from wildflowers, and learn about their identification, behavior, and lifestyle. Bring binoculars if you have them — close-focusing ones work best. We have a few extra pairs of binoculars. Wear sturdy shoes, long pants and a hat for protection from the sun.

This is a joint trip of the Southern Wisconsin Butterfly Association, with Madison Audubon, and Friends of Cherokee Marsh. Email Tod Highsmith at todhighsmith@me.com only if you have a question about the trip.

DIRECTIONS: On the north side of Madison take Northport Drive (Highway 113) then turn north on Sherman Ave.  Meet at the Cherokee Marsh parking lot at the north end of Sherman Ave.  (6098 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI.)

FIELD TRIP LEADERS: Tod Highsmith (todhighsmith@me.com) and Dreux Watermolen

ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES:

• Read more about this location on the Birdability Map: Cherokee Marsh North Unit

WHEELCHAIR USE: Want to use an all-terrain, outdoor wheelchair for this field trip? Access Ability Wisconsin offers them for free! To reserve a chair and trailer, visit their website. If you need help coordinating a wheelchair for this trip, please let us know (Brenna Marsicek, bmarsicek@madisonaudubon.org).

APPROXIMATE DISTANCE: 0-1 mile

RSVP REQUIRED? Yes, registration is limited to 25 people

Cover photo by Arlene Koziol