May 20	Griffin Creek & SE 39th St (King County)	Dave Nunnallee
June 3	Umtanum (Kittitas County)	TBA
June 10	Nooksack Falls (Whatcom County)	Dave Nunnallee
June 25	Chumstick Fourth of July Count (near Wenatchee)	Don Rolfs 509-662-7196
July 8	Reecer Creek Canyon “Big Day” (Kittitas County)	TBA
July 14-16	WBA Annual Conference, Metaline Falls	See Registration Form
August 5	Haney Meadows (Kittitas County)	Dave Nunnallee
August 19	Quartz Mountain (Kittitas County)	TBA

Non-consumptive appreciation of butterflies is central to our purpose and basic to our approach. This is the guiding principal behind general membership field trips. Collecting of adult butterflies is not allowed on general membership field trips. Collecting of eggs and larval stages for rearing is accepted on the condition that individuals raised to adult stage are to be released at their original location.

The 18th annual Chumstick JBC – June 25, 2006

Since June 2000, Don Rolfs of Wenatchee has been responsible for organizing the Chumstick Fourth of July Butterfly Count which was initiated by Bob Pyle in 1984. He is also the Region-3 Editor for the NABA annual Butterfly Counts for North America. Don has been interested in butterflies and moths in Central Washington since 1950. For the last 15 years, he has been focused on the Chumstick Mountain area. His Pictorial Guide to Butterflies of Chumstick Mountain contains illustrations and field marks for all 87 species known to the 5,800 foot-high Chumstick Mountain. This butterfly-rich area usually reports at least 40 species for the day. In 2001, 14 observers in three parties, saw a total of 59 species on this one-day butterfly count.

No experience is necessary. The point is to share field time between seasoned experts like Bob and Thea Pyle, Jon Pelham, Dave Nunnallee, and Idie Ulsh who are “regulars” at this annual event. Beginners have no responsibility, except to have fun, enjoy the expertise of the expert group leaders, appreciate the great diversity of butterflies in this small part of Eastern Washington, and to enjoy stunning views of the north side of the rugged, glacier covered, Stewart Range. Don will provide the traditional watermelon feast at the summit.