Adult Programs

Bugs & Brews: Spring Fling

Celebrate the season in a unique way at Butterfly Pavilion’s Bugs & Brews: Spring Fling! This adults-only event is the perfect opportunity to sip, socialize, and explore the incredible world of invertebrates in a fun and relaxed after-hours setting. Enjoy two complimentary drinks of beer or wine, thanks to our generous beer sponsor, Great Divide, while immersing yourself in springtime excitement.

Your Ticket Includes:

Two Drinks – Choose from beer, wine, or non-alcoholic options as you mingle and explore.

Mini-Lectures on “Pollination Gone Wrong” – Join Horticulture Director Amy Yarger for a fascinating look at nature’s unexpected pollination mishaps.

Spring-Themed Booths – Chat with experts and create take-home gifts like seed bombs to start your own pollinator-friendly garden.

Expert-Led Garden Tour – Stroll through our outdoor spaces and discover the Colorado pollinators that bring spring to life.

Exhibit Exploration – Enjoy two hours of exclusive, adults-only access to Butterfly Pavilion’s exhibits, free from the usual crowds.

Interactive Education Stations – Engage with our specialists and learn more about the vital role invertebrates play in our ecosystems. (less)

Bugs & Brews: Spring Fling

Celebrate the season in a unique way at Butterfly Pavilion’s Bugs & Brews: Spring Fling! This adults-only event is the perfect opportunity to sip, socialize, and explore the incredible world of invertebrates in a fu (more)

Experience a rejuvenating yoga class in our tropical rainforest. Led by one of our rotating instructors, classes provide an amazing opportunity to transcend the hustle and bustle of daily life as you practice amongst the butterflies in our conservatory.

Due to this program being in high demand no refunds or date change requests can be made for this program. All tickets are final purchase. (less)

Experience a rejuvenating yoga class in our tropical rainforest. Led by one of our rotating instructors, classes provide an amazing opportunity to transcend the hustle and bustle of daily life as you practice amongst the butterflies in our co (more)

What looks good to human and insect eyes? Design your own habitat garden! Explore principles of aesthetic design, tool use, and what a truly pollinator-friendly design should include.

Get empowered and equipped to transform outdoor spaces into pollinator habitat havens with Butterfly Pavilion's Pollinator Gardening Bootcamp workshop series! Workshops include educational lectures, interactive participation, hands-on outdoor activities, and personalized instruction. Join other curious and passionate pollinator supporters and gardening enthusiasts through the planning, design, implementation, and upkeep involved in gardening for pollinators.

*To obtain your certification, you must complete the 5 classes and pass the comprehensive final exam (open-book, research encouraged) with a 70% or better. *

Cost:

Member Package Pricing: $140 for all classes

Non-member Package Pricing: $160 for all classes

2025 class dates:

Sunday, February 23: Pollinator Gardening 101 - 9:30am - 12:30pm

Sunday, March 30: Plants for Pollinators - 10:00am-1:00pm

Sunday, April27: Pollinator Garden Design - 10:00am-1:00pm

Sunday, May 18: Pollinator Garden Preparation and Planting - 10:00am-1:00pm

Sunday, July 27: Pollinator Garden Maintenance and Care - 10:00am-1:00pm (less)

Get empowered and equipped to transform outdoor spaces into pollinator habitat havens with Butterfly Pavilion's Pollinator Gardening Bootcamp workshop series! Workshops include educational lectures, interactive participation, hands-on outdoor (more)

Winter Tropical Plant Tour: February 2, 2025, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.

Spring Tour: April 20, 2025, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Summer Tour: July 13, 2025, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Fall Tour: September 21, 2025, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Experience the beauty and diversity of the Butterfly Pavilion's outdoor gardens throughout the year with our exclusive seasonal garden tours led by Senior Director of Horticulture, Amy Yarger. Join us in spring, summer, and fall to explore the evolving landscapes of our habitat gardens, discovering the plants that support native butterflies, bees, and other pollinators at each stage of their life cycle. Amy will share insights on plant selection, garden design, and the unique challenges and successes of creating thriving pollinator habitats.

In winter, escape the cold with a special tropical plant tour in our lush, tropical butterfly room. Learn about the exotic plants that provide food and shelter for butterflies from around the world and discover the fascinating connections between tropical plants and pollinators.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore our gardens in every season and gain inspiration for your own pollinator-friendly garden!

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Winter Tropical Plant Tour: February 2, 2025, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.

Spring Tour: April 20, 2025, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Summer Tour: July 13, 2025, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Fall Tour: September 21, 2025, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Experience the beauty and diversity (more)