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Join The Butterfly Count At Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

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June 16, 2017

Sign up to spend June 24 counting butterflies at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Kansas/NPS

The staff at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Kansas invites you to join in a fun day of citizen science field research by counting butterflies in the Flint Hills on Saturday, June 24.

The butterfly survey is named in honor of prominent biologist and naturalist Marvin Schwilling, who was born and raised in Chase County, Kansas. The butterfly census will take place on and near Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. No prior experience in identifying butterflies is necessary. To participate in the count, RSVP to 620-273-8494 (then hit 0) or email [email protected]. If you require accessibility assistance, let the park staff know when you RSVP.

Participants are to meet at 8:30 a.m. and/or 1 p.m. at the preserve’s historic stone barn located on state Highway 177 north of the main entrance to the preserve visitor center. Counts will occur in small groups led by experienced identifiers. Suggested attire includes hiking boots, a hat, and long pants. If you have them, bring binoculars, a digital camera, butterfly identification book(s), sunscreen, and insect spray.

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