The Tennessee Valley NABA Chapter was formed in 2008. The chapter's territory is centered around southeastern Tennessee, but also encompasses parts of north-western George and northeastern Alabama. Anyone who joins the national organization within a zip code area beginning with 343, 373 (except 37355 which is allocated to the Middle TN NABA chapter), 307, 357 or 359 will automatically become a member of the chapter.

The Tennessee Valley Chapter enjoys regular field trips, participation in official NABA butterfly counts and visits to area gardens planted to attract butterflies. Regular monthly meetings feature topics such as butterfly identification, photography, gardening and trips taken by members. You will receive the national NABA publications, Butterfly Gardener and American Butterflies, and a monthly local newsletter, On The Wing, highlighting chapter programs and events.

Meetings are held February through October on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Check the latest newsletter for the topic and location.

Field trips are held on a regular basis. Everyone is welcome whether you are a member of not. Please check the latest newsletter for information.



The North American Butterfly Association (NABA) was formed in 1992 by Dr. Jeffrey Glassberg, a scientist, lawyer, former president of the Xerces Society and author of Butterflies Through Binoculars, one of the most widely-used butterfly field guides available. NABA was started to popularize the study of butterflies through observation and identification though the use of field marks rather than by collecting.

All Tennessee Valley NABA chapter activities are open to the public.
No collecting is allowed on any NABA field trip or count.

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