Other Butterfly Events

Continuing Education classes for Butterfly Magic
Taught by Colleen Babcock, Gardens’ docent.

Each class will introduce you to butterflies from different regions that will be featured in the Butterfly Magic exhibit. Classes are open to the public and included with Gardens admission, free for members.

American Butterflies

Oct. 7 at 3 p.m., Oct. 19 at 9 a.m., or Oct. 22 at 3 p.m.

 

Butterflies of Australia

Nov. 18 at 3 p.m. or Nov. 23 at 9 a.m.

 

Butterflies of Africa

Jan. 4 at 9 a.m. or Jan. 6 at 3 p.m.

 

Butterflies of Asia

Feb. 1 at 9 a.m. or Feb. 3 at 3 p.m.

 

Butterflies from Around the World

March 1 at 9 a.m. or March 3 at 3 p.m.

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Behind the Scenes of Butterfly Magic Tours
Saturdays, 9:30- 10 a.m.

Photo by John Rhodes

Get up close as our curators teach you how to participate in the release of butterflies into the Butterfly Magic exhibit. Staff will explain and answer your questions as you witness the amazing life cycle and interesting habits of our butterflies. This half-hour is the most in-depth, hands-on experience you can have with the curators, the emergence room and the flight exhibit.  Learn about sources of our butterflies, how they are fed and cared for, and the impact that our exhibit has on the tropical rainforests where our butterflies start their lives.

Hours & admission
Hours: Saturdays (starting Oct. 17) from 9:30 -10 a.m.

Admission (includes admission to the Butterfly Magic exhibit and the Gardens): $20 for adults, $10 for children 4-12. Children under 3 are free. Limit 5 per tour.

 

 

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After Hours Butterfly Photo Sessions
Sunday, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(pre-registration required)

photo by John Rhodes

Take photos of gorgeous butterflies without the crowds! Monopods, tripods and lights are allowed. $25 per photographer. Sign up at the Gardens Gift Shop or by calling (520)326-9686, Ext.10.
Limit 5 photographers per session.

 

 

Hours & admission

Hours: Sundays (starting Oct.18, 2009 through April 25, 2010), 3 – 4:30 p.m.

Admission: $25 per photographer

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