New Jersey Butterfly Club

A chapter of the North American Butterfly Association (NABA)

Upcoming Events

Next Meeting Presentation

Note: No meeting in December. Have a great Thanksgiving, the very best of holidays and a wonderful New Year.

Register Here if you plan to attend our January meeting via Zoom.

  • Topic: Butterflies of Peru
  • Presented By: Stephen Buckingham
  • Description: Discover the world of Peru’s butterflies with club member Stephen Buckingham. This captivating presentation will take you on a visual journey through lush rainforests and Andean highlands, showcasing the remarkable diversity, colors, and behaviors of these delicate creatures.
  • Date & Time: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (third Tuesday), Time: 6:30
  • Location: Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Ave, Whippany, NJ and via Zoom

If you missed any of our prior meetings, you can view videos of some of these meetings on our YouTube Page.

Upcoming Field Trips

Our 2025 schedule of field trips has concluded. Please be sure to check back in the spring to see what we have in store for next year.

4th of July Butterfly Counts

No weekend field trips are scheduled for late June and July because many members participate in Fourth of July Counts, which are held on weekends during this period. If you are interested in participating, contact the count leader.

Here are the butterfly counts for 2025.

  • Sandy Hook - June 26, Leader: Henry Kindervatter, (267) 401-2699, hkinderv@gmail.com
  • Great Swamp - June 28, Leader: Ben Barkley, (908) 285-4362, benbarkley92@gmail.com
  • Springdale - July 5, Leaders: Wade and Sharon Wander, (973) 271-0204 or 271-0051, wec2293@gmail.com
  • Mercer - July 6, Leader: Jim Springer, (908) 334-3412, springer@naba.org
  • Raritan Canal - July 13, Leader: Mike Gochfeld, (732) 233-5864, gochfeld@eohsi.rutgers.edu
  • Bowman's Hill - July 19, Leader: Mary Anne Borge, (609) 397-9684, maborge@yahoo.com
  • Duke Farms - July 26 (rain date, July 27), Leader: Mike Gochfeld, (732) 233-5864, gochfeld@eohsi.rutgers.edu