Homestead NABA Butterfly Count 2026

The Miami Blue Chapter is planning a Butterfly Count to Homestead on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026. We will be checking out some properties not having been counted before. This could be an interesting day. You never know what species we will come across.

There will be two teams:

Team #1 – will meet at Camp Owaissa Bauer, 18905 SW 280th St, Homestead, at 9:00 am. They will then proceed to the Tropical Research Education Center (TREC) and survey surrounding areas, finishing around 3:00 pm. As limited space is available, you must sign up with Linda Evans at lmemia@aol.com .

Team #2 – will meet across the street from Roger Hammer’s house, 17360 Avocado Dr ( SW 296th St) Homestead, at 8:45 am, finishing around 3:30 pm. To sign up please contact Dennis Olle at DennisOlle@me.com.

Make sure to dress appropriately for the environment, bring mosquito spray, sunscreen, water and a lunch.

* * OPEN TO ALL – EXPERIENCE NOT NEEDED * *
Professionals, casual butterfly enthusiasts, photographers, children of all ages, experience in identifying butterflies NOT required. Come for all or part of the day, walk along with the experts and see our South Florida Butterflies in their native environments.