Goose Pond Sanctuary Butterfly Count 2024

Thursday, June 27, 9 am - 12pm with the option to stay until 3:30 pm
Goose Pond Sanctuary, meet at the Kampen Road residence
W7503 Kampen Rd., Arlington WI 53911

Thank you, we are now full on volunteers!

This will be a great opportunity to explore the prairies, socialize with other wildlife enthusiasts, and of course to learn about butterflies. The only gear you'll need is long pants, sturdy shoes, and sun protection. A camera, binoculars, and butterfly ID book are other beneficial items. You are not required to stay for both morning and afternoon sessions. Because of the nature of this event, we encourage kids who attend to be at least 12 years old.

Please RSVP using the form below if you plan to attend. No experience is necessary and we'll go over ID in the morning, but it is beneficial to review the butterflies before the count day. Visit Wisconsin Butterflies and learn about ID by typing the species name into the search bar. Similar looking species (sulphurs, crescents, skippers) are particularly helpful to know beforehand.

At the bottom of this page is a full list of butterflies we've found in the past for your reference. Let us know if you have any questions!

Agenda for the event:

9:00am - Meet at the Kampen Road Residence (W7503 Kampen Road, Arlington)
9:00am - 9:30am - Butterfly ID talk
9:30am - noon - Count butterflies in small teams
noon - 1:00pm - Lunch (let us know if you’d prefer to bring a lunch or all eat at Culver’s in DeForest) 
1:00pm - 3:30 pm - Optional additional butterfly counting in small teams

Thank you! We are now full on volunteers!

Cover photo of an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail by Mark Martin