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Beekeeping Bootcamp 2025

The Beekeeping Bootcamp series comprises five three-hour workshops throughout the year taught by an expert beekeeper. Workshops include instruction and information in the classroom, followed by hands-on practice and observation in the apiary. Workshops will not include hives and beekeeping supplies but will provide informational materials and knowledge on where to get supplies from.

2025 classes and dates, all classes will be 9:00am - 12:00pm:

Workshop 1, Saturday, January 25: Beekeeping Basics

Workshop 2, Saturday, April 19: Package Installation and Early Season Management

Workshop 3, Saturday, June 7: Mid-season Management and Maladies

Workshop 4, Saturday, August 23: Honey Extraction

Workshop 5, Saturday, September 20: Preparing for Winter

 

Cancellation Policy

If you cannot make it to a class, you will still be able to receive all of the class materials. If you purchase the entire course and desire a refund, cancellations with at least 3 business days  notice will be charged a 10% processing fee, and the remainder will be refunded to the customer.

No refunds are given for classes missed.

A full refund will be given to the customer if the Butterfly Pavilion cancels a workshop for any reason.

Beekeeping Bootcamp 2025 - Virtual

The Beekeeping Bootcamp virtual series comprises five one and a half hour workshops throughout the year taught by an expert beekeeper. Workshops include expert beekeeping instruction from the comfort of your own home. Workshops will not include hives and beekeeping supplies but will provide informational materials and knowledge on where to get supplies from.

2025 classes and dates, all classes will be 5:30pm - 7:00pm:

Workshop 1, Thursday, January 23: Beekeeping Basics

Workshop 2, Thursday, April 17: Package Installation and Early Season Management

Workshop 3, Thursday, June 5: Mid-season Management and Maladies

Workshop 4, Thursday, August 21: Honey Extraction

Workshop 5, Thursday, September 18: Preparing for Winter

 

Cancellation Policy

If you cannot make it to a class, you will still be able to receive all of the class materials. If you purchase the entire course and desire a refund, cancellations with at least 3 business days  notice will be charged a 10% processing fee, and the remainder will be refunded to the customer.

No refunds are given for classes missed.

A full refund will be given to the customer if the Butterfly Pavilion cancels a workshop for any reason.

General Admission Timed Entry Tickets

Tickets only valid for the date selected.

Front Doors lock at 4:15 p.m.

Tickets must be reserved for children under 2.

Please see Visitor Information or FAQ page for more information.

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Movement and Mindfulness with the Butterflies

*This class is geared towards adults but is suitable for 16+ with a parent in attendance*

Join us on a transformative one-hour journey with ""Mindfulness Butterflies,"" a unique program designed to nurture your inner self and cultivate mindfulness while in nature. Each session will guide you through intentional breathing exercises, meditative visualizations, and a profound connection with your physical being.

Instructor: Siarra Sweet with Sweet Massage

Program highlights:

Explore Intentional Breathing: Learn to harness the power of your breath as we delve into intentional breathing exercises, grounding you in the rhythm of nature. Discover how the simple act of breathing can become a powerful tool for relaxation, stress reduction, and inner peace, aligning your spirit with the natural world.

Meditative Visualizations: Immerse yourself in the beauty of guided meditative visualizations that transport you to serene and tranquil natural settings. Experience the soothing embrace of nature's embrace as you let your mind wander through peaceful landscapes, fostering a deeper connection with the world around you.

Connect with Your Inner Self: In the fast-paced world we live in, it's easy to lose touch with ourselves and our connection to nature. ""Mindfulness with Butterflies"" provides a safe space to reconnect with your inner self while nurturing a profound connection with the natural world. This journey promotes self-awareness and self-compassion, anchoring you to the rhythms of nature.

Personal and Transformative: Every session is a unique opportunity to embark on a personal and transformative journey, guided by experienced facilitators who adapt each session to cater to your individual needs. Leave each session feeling refreshed, renewed, and inspired, with a heightened sense of harmony with both yourself and the world of nature.

Pollinator Gardening Bootcamp Package Pricing

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

Individual Membership

Butterfly Pavilion membership is your all-access pass to discovery! Individual membership includes:

  • Unlimited admission and benefits for one adult
  • Two one-time use guest passes
  • $2 off guest admission

 

Just for Two Membership

Butterfly Pavilion membership is your all-access pass to discovery! Just for Two membership includes:

  • Unlimited admission and benefits for one adult and one guest
  • Two one-time use guest passes
  • $2 off guest admission

 

Family Membership -

Butterfly Pavilion membership is your all-access pass to discovery! Family membership includes:

  • Unlimited admission and benefits for two adults and four children (add a caregiver for $15)
  • Three one-time use guest passes
  • $2 off guest admission

 

Family & Friends Membership

Butterfly Pavilion membership is your all-access pass to discovery! Friends and Family membership includes:

  • Unlimited admission and benefits for two adults and six children plus two guests
  • Three one-time use guest passes
  • 50% off guest admission

 

Pollinator Protector

Butterfly Pavilion membership helps support our research, conservation and education efforts.

Pollinator Protector membership includes:

  • Unlimited admission and benefits for four adults and six children plus two guests
  • Four one-time use guest passes
  • 50% off guest admission

 

 

Combo Membership with Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

Two favorite cultural attractions have teamed up to offer you two great membership packages at one low price!

Combo membership includes:

  • Unlimited admission and benefits for two named adults and six named children (add an unnamed adult for $36)
  • Two one-time use guest passes
  • $2 off guest admission

 

 

 

Individual Gift Membership

Gift the gift of science learning, invertebrate exploration and year-round entertainment that will engage and inspire!

Individual membership includes:

  • Unlimited admission and benefits for one adult
  • Two one-time use guest passes
  • $2 off general admission for additional guests each visit

 

About gift memberships: Fill out the online membership form with your recipient's information. Gift memberships are processed within 1 to 5 business days. Recipients do not receive an email confirmation. Gift memberships are sent via First Class mail to the address specified on the form. We do not guarantee delivery or arrival by a specific date. Gift memberships are activated in our system at the date of purchase and expire at the end of the month one year from the date of purchase.

 

 

 

Just for Two Gift Membership

Gift the gift of science learning, invertebrate exploration and year-round entertainment that will engage and inspire!

Just for Two membership includes:

  • Unlimited admission and benefits for one adult and one guest
  • Two one-time use guest passes
  • $2 off general admission for additional guests each visit

 

About gift memberships: Fill out the online membership form with your recipient's information. Gift memberships are processed within 1 to 5 business days. Recipients do not receive an email confirmation. Gift memberships are sent via First Class mail to the address specified on the form. We do not guarantee delivery or arrival by a specific date. Gift memberships are activated in our system at the date of purchase and expire at the end of the month one year from the date of purchase.

 

 

Family Gift Membership

Gift the gift of science learning, invertebrate exploration and year-round entertainment that will engage and inspire!

Family membership includes:

  • Unlimited admission and benefits for two adults and four children
  • Three one-time use guest passes
  • $2 off general admission for additional guests each visit

 

About gift memberships: Fill out the online membership form with your recipient's information. Gift memberships are processed within 1 to 5 business days. Recipients do not receive an email confirmation. Gift memberships are sent via First Class mail to the address specified on the form. We do not guarantee delivery or arrival by a specific date. Gift memberships are activated in our system at the date of purchase and expire at the end of the month one year from the date of purchase.

 

 

Friends and Family Gift Membership

Gift the gift of science learning, invertebrate exploration and year-round entertainment that will engage and inspire!

Family Plus membership includes:

  • Unlimited admission and benefits for two adults and six children plus two guests
  • Three one-time use guest passes
  • 50% off general admission for additional guests each visit

 

About gift memberships: Fill out the online membership form with your recipient's information. Gift memberships are processed within 1 to 5 business days. Recipients do not receive an email confirmation. Gift memberships are sent via First Class mail to the address specified on the form. We do not guarantee delivery or arrival by a specific date. Gift memberships are activated in our system at the date of purchase and expire at the end of the month one year from the date of purchase.

 

 

Pollinator Protector Gift Membership

Gift the gift of membership to help support our research, conservation and education efforts.

Pollinator Protector membership includes:

  • Unlimited admission and benefits for four adults and six children plus two guests
  • Four one-time use guest passes
  • 50% off general admission for additional guests each visit

 

About gift memberships: Fill out the online membership form with your recipient's information. Gift memberships are processed within 1 - 5 business days. Recipients do not receive an email confirmation. Gift memberships are sent via First Class mail to the address specified on the form. We do not guarantee delivery or arrival by a specific date.

 

 

Combo Gift Membership

Two favorite cultural attractions have teamed up to offer you two great membership packages at one low price!

Combo membership includes:

  • Unlimited admission and benefits for two named adults and six named children in the same household
  • Two one-time use guest passes
  • $2 off general admission for additional guests each visit

 

About gift memberships: Fill out the online membership form with your recipient's information. Gift memberships are processed within 1 to 5 business days. Recipients do not receive an email confirmation. Gift memberships are sent via First Class mail to the address specified on the form. We do not guarantee delivery or arrival by a specific date. Gift memberships are activated in our system at the date of purchase and expire at the end of the month one year from the date of purchase.

 

 

Butterfly Membership

Metamorphosis Memberships at the Butterfly level ($2,500) are for compassionate philanthropists who want to deepen their impact in Colorado and around the world. You'll also enjoy numerous benefits, including:

Chrysalis Membership

Metamorphosis Memberships at the Chrysalis level ($1,000) are for compassionate philanthropists who want to deepen their impact in Colorado and around the world. You'll also enjoy numerous benefits, including:

Caterpillar Membership

Metamorphosis Memberships at the Caterpillar level ($500) are for compassionate philanthropists who want to deepen their impact in Colorado and around the world. You'll also enjoy numerous benefits, including:

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