Great Bay Butterfly Count

Join butterfly enthusiasts for a day in the Seacoast region of the state to count butterflies and admire other natural wonders we may cross. We will meet at the Great Bay Discovery Center barn for orientation and then depart in groups to various fields, wetlands and forests to collect as many observation as we can for the day. Given the nature of the event it is more suited to older participants, although butterfly experience is not required. 

Reach out to Heidi Holman, the Great Bay Count Coordinator, to sign up in advance and with any questions you may have. Bring water, sunscreen, snacks and a lunch as we will be on the road most of the day. 

*NOTE: Rain Date Meeting Location will be at Glenn Cove
 

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!