Conway Area Butterfly Count

The Conway Area Butterfly Count explores the iconic Mount Washington Valley and some its expansive meadows and fields along the Saco River. We also sample sites among the low hills and valleys of Madison, Eaton, and Albany, including old milkweed infested farm fields, cleared summit vistas and even swimming beachfront! Local gardens and well-landscaped woodlands around Tin Mountain Center typically bring in some of the richest diversity among other sites in the region.

Participants will meet at Tin Mountain's Nature Learning Center and will be connected with a group leader. From there, we'll head off to our various survey locations. We'll gather back at Tin Mountain at 1pm for a tally party!

We'll have nets for each group, but feel free to bring your own if you have one.  Also be sure to bring a butterfly identification book if you have one,  sunscreen, bug spray, a hat (for sun protection), plenty of water, and snacks.
 

During the month of July, join the NH Butterfly Monitoring Network to complete a collaborative butterfly survey count across New Hampshire! Volunteers will meet in various parts of the state on a given day to complete an organized survey in a 15-mile diameter count area. A coordinator will help to organize participants providing locations to visit, maps, and datasheets. Participants will work in small teams, providing a great opportunity for learning and connecting with other butterfly enthusiasts while spending the day counting butterflies for a national dataset. Throughout the course of the day, each team will visit 2-4 sites, exploring fields, woodlands and wetlands to observe which species and how many individuals are present. Over time, these results can be used to monitor changes in butterfly populations and study the effects of weather and habitat change on North American butterflies. All butterfly enthusiasts are welcome, with or without prior experience!