On this midsummer 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, and water. Wear sturdy shoes, long pants and a hat for protection from the sun. There are likely to be mosquitoes accompanying us on this walk.
This is a joint trip of the Southern Wisconsin Butterfly Association, Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, and Friends of Cherokee Marsh.
Questions? Contact Tod Highsmith at todhighsmith@me.com or Brenna Marsicek at bmarsicek@swibirds.org or 608-255-2473.
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:
Paths are flat boardwalks, grass and gravel.
Read more about this location on the Birdability Map: Cherokee Marsh North Unit
WHEELCHAIR USE: Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance (SoWBA) has one electric-powered wheelchair available for anyone to use for free. You can learn more about it here, and request it in the form when you register.
Or, if you want to use a more rugged, all-terrain, outdoor wheelchair for this field trip, Access Ability Wisconsin offers them for free! To reserve a chair and trailer, visit their website.
APPROXIMATE DISTANCE: 0-1 mile
RSVP REQUIRED? Yes, registration is limited to 25 people.
Register here!
Cover photo by Arlene Koziol
