Adult Programs

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)

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Get an exclusive, insider’s look into the incredible world of venom, nature’s most effective chemical tool, with arachnologist Jackie Billotte. This fascinating talk will take you behind the scenes of venom’s evolution across spiders, snakes, insects, and other animals. Discover how these venoms have developed as powerful tools for survival, from hunting and defense to shaping ecosystems. You’ll learn how venom works, the diverse chemical compounds it contains, and how scientists are unlocking its potential for groundbreaking medical research and treatments.

As you sip your drink, be captivated by Jackie’s expert insights into the hidden wonders of the natural world. This is more than just a talk—it’s an opportunity to explore the mysteries behind nature’s most potent substances in a relaxed and engaging setting.

Your instructor: Arachnologist Jackie Billotte M.S

Please note that this event is for adults 21 years and older.

What’s included:

- One serving of beer or wine during the presentation

- Non-Alcoholic options available (less)

Get an exclusive, insider’s look into the incredible world of venom, nature’s most effective chemical tool, with arachnologist Jackie Billotte. This fascinating talk will take you behind the scenes of venom’s evolution across spiders, snakes, (more)