Category: Butterfly Destinations
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Okanogan Butterfly Adventure!
We waited for two years, but a recent butterfly field trip to Okanogan County was well worth the wait. At our last WBA annual conference in 2019 Dale Swedberg, former manager of the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area, donated his time to raise money for WBA, offering a guided tour at the silent auction. Melanie spearheaded a…
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Field Trip Season 2021, hmmm…
With the pandemic and variants still in our midst, WBA is going to err on the side of caution and suspend live field trips and our annual Butterfly Weekend for the 2021 season. Given the concern of gathering participants from various locations around the state, the sharing of jars, and our enthusiasm that makes us…
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Ever heard of “the Loup”? Field Report
An excellent report for Slate Peak was provided by Jim Reed in the previous G’Num. Venturing to the Methow Valley for most field trip participants is a multi day adventure, spending a few days in the Hart’s pass area and perhaps stopping by Whistler or Rainy Pass Meadows. Another option would be to explore mid…
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Where to Find Butterflies in the Puget Sound Area
Although butterflies are less common in the Puget Sound area than on the eastern side of the Cascades, they are here if you take the time to look. The key requirements for butterflies are flowers for nectaring and host plants for egg laying. Below is a list of gardens in the area that meet these…
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2003 WBA Study Weekend – Butterfly Destinations – Metaline Falls
The weather didn’t allow many butterflies to greet WBA during the 2003 Annual Conference, but, had the weather been better, these are the spots we would have visited. Tiger Meadows. From Highway 31 southbound from Metaline Falls, turn west (right) at Tiger onto Highway 20. Turn right at Rocky Creek Road (formerly called Lost Creek…
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Butterfly Destinations – East and West
SE 39th Street- Fall City WBA members who live in the King County area have a good butterllying area nearby. Close to Fall City is a natural area that has been a favorite of Idie Ulsh for many years. Those of you who have taken Idie’s Beginning Butterfl:0ng class may have visited this spot on…
