Butterflies in the Garden - 2013

March 15 through April 30, 2013

We are looking forward to another great season of

"Butterflies in the Garden"


in the Indoor 4-H Children's Garden! Visitors will be able to:

  • Witness the flight of a Zebra Longwing,
  • Find eggs hidden on host plants in the garden,
  • Look at larva munching on leaves,
  • Watch as a an adult emerges from its' chrysalis!

With over 25 theme gardens there is always something new to discover!

Public Visiting Hours

Monday - Friday 2pm - 4pm

Parking: Our lot has meters that require a token. Parking fees are $3 for one token (1.5 hr) or $5 for two tokens (3 hrs). Tokens for the meters are available from the token machine in the lot.

Note: The token machine will only accept bills, not change. Parking fees are used to support the gardens.

Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 4 pm

Parking is free on Saturday and Sunday.

NOTE: Butterflies will be closed Easter Sunday, March 31

Butterfly Day - 2013

Families, friends, everyone is welcome to attend!

Saturday, April 13, 10 am - noon

Join us for a fun family program that celebrates butterflies! We will have numerous activities to engage kids of all ages in learning about our flying friends! Explore the Indoor Garden on a butterfly hunt and conduct a scientific investigation, make wings of your favorite butterfly, play a few fluttering games and have an afternoon of fun!

Cost: $5 per child, free parking.

To register on-line, click here.

To register by phone call: 517-355-5191 x 1-327.

Educators

Imagine bringing your curriculum to life through observing butterflies laying eggs, larvae lunching on leaves, adults emerging from their pupae and your students brimming with interesting questions! Come to the garden and participate in one our engaging butterfly field trips. Click here for more information or download an application to send to us today!

Volunteers are needed

If you are someone that loves working with children and are passionate about plants and butterflies, consider signing up to volunteer for "Butterflies in the Garden." Docents are needed to lead field trips and to interpret the garden for visitors on the weekend.

Click on the Volunteer tab above for volunteer training dates and information. Or give Jessica a call at 517-355-5191 ext. 1-327.

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