The Washington Area Butterfly Club field trip to Naughty Pine Plantation, owned by Jay McRoberts, is scheduled for August 16, Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

Jay felt we should come as soon as possible, as his butterfly farming is peaking now and will be declining by September.

Jay and his wife, Edie, currently have 2 butterfly houses in operation, one of which is 100 feet long. He has raised Baltimore checkerspots, mourning cloaks, question marks and more. At the time we spoke, they had 20 different species in various stages of development. Some of his chrysalises are going to Brookside Gardens' "Wings of Fancy" butterfly house exhibit. In addition to host and nectar plants, Jay also grows woody landscape plants.

• Take I-270 north to Rockville.
• Exit onto Route 28 west, and continue on 28 for 11 miles.
• Turn left onto 107, and stay on 107 for 9 miles.
• Take a left onto Elmer School Road.
• After 8/10 of a mile, the lane into Naughty Pine Plantation will be on the right. The number is 18200, and there is a large sign reading "Naughty Pine Plantation. The lane is over a mile long; continue driving to the house.

• To Washington Area Butterfly Club Home Page

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