NABA – Broward County Butterfly Counts
If you would like to participate in a count, either in your yard or in one of the official count locations, please call/text Barbara DeWitt, Broward County Count Coordinator and Compiler at (954) 599-1082 or email Badewitt@gmail.com. No experience necessary. For count locations and start times, check out the Event Calendar on this website. Follow us on our Facebook Group: NABA – Broward County Butterfly Chapter.
North Circle count locations:
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, 3109 E Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Crystal Lake Sand Pine Scrub, 3299 NE 3 Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Highlands Scrub Natural Area, 4050 N Dixie Highway, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Quiet Waters Park, 401 Powerline Rd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Stunson Nature Trail, 1701 NW 38th St, Oakland Park, FL 33309
Tradewinds Park, 3600 and 3601 W Sample Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Southgate Meadow, Tamarac, northeast corner of University Dr and Southgate Blvd, Tamarac, FL 33321
Three Mountains Natural Area, 9200 NW 1st St, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Imperial Point Neighborhood
Tamarind Village HOA
Monarch Hill Landfill
South Circle count locations:
Markham Park, 16001 W State Road 84, Sunrise, FL 33326,
Tree Tops Park, 3900 SW 100 Avenue, Davie, FL 33328
Brian Piccolo Park, 9501 Sheridan St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Ben Fiorendino Park, 10211 Taft Street, Pembroke Pines, 33026
Country Estates Fishing Hole Park, 18900 Griffin Rd, Southwest Ranches, FL 33332
WM Recycling, Oakes Road, Davie, FL
Harley Field, International Pkwy and NW 2nd St
Locations near US 27
NABA Circle Count Check List
NABA Butterfly Count FAQ
NABA Butterfly Count Instructions
BCBC Butterfly Count North Circle Map
BCBC Butterfly Count South Circle Map
The North American Butterfly Association (NABA) has run the Butterfly Count Program in the United States, Canada, and Mexico since 1993. Each of the approximately 450 counts are a compilation of all butterflies observed at sites within a 15-mile diameter count circle in a one-day period. The annually published reports provide a tremendous amount of information about the geographical distribution and relative population sizes of the species counted. Comparisons of the results across years can be used to monitor changes in butterfly populations and study the effects of weather and habitat change on North American butterflies.
Counts are done six times a year at various locations in each count circle including many Broward County parks and natural areas as well as private gardens. No experience is necessary, friends of all ages are welcome; high school students may earn community service hours. There is no fee if you participate in a public count. Fees are covered by the Broward County Butterfly Chapter (BCBC). Garden counters count butterflies in their own garden on the appropriate count date listed above. If you wish to include your garden in the count, please contact Barbara DeWitt for information on documenting and submitting your data. Easy enough!
