Butterflies for Grownups at Bucktoe

Butterflies are more than pretty subjects for refrigerator art! They are beautiful, yes, but also complex insects with fascinating behaviors and life cycles. Join us to explore the secret lives of butterflies with forays to several environments rich in lepidoptera. Begin with an examination of these creatures in every stage of life; examine larvae, wings, and chrysalides under microscopes and magnifiers; and learn techniques for successful butterfly gardening and raising lepidoptera. Next, explore the Bucktoe Creek Preserve, site of ideal habitats for a wide range of butterfly (and other insect) species. Use nets to capture and identify adult butterflies, as well as search for larvae and seek out rarities. Finish with light refreshments before heading home.