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*This class is intended for adults but is suitable for 16+ with an adult present*

Learn how to build your own Preserved Miniworld in this exciting class.

Taught by The Terrorium Shop, Denver’s natural history store, you will learn how to assemble a beautifully preserved display showcasing elements of nature. Completely put your own spin on this itty bitty world and have it for years to treasure.

This class will start with a short lecture on native pollinators by the Butterfly Pavilion and then go into the art portion. The specimen we will work with is a Colorado native butterfly, Colias philodice.

Included is one 2.25""x 3.75"" glass dome with a cork base (pictured), 1 mounted sulphur butterfly specimen (Colias philodice), crystals, dried botanicals, and moss.

*This call is intended for adults but is suitable for 16+ with an adult in attendance*

Taught by The Terrorium Shop, Denver’s natural history store. In this class, you will learn everything you need to know to mount your very own scorpion specimen.

This class will start with a short lecture discussing the anatomy and lifestyle habits of the selected specimens. You will learn about relaxing chambers, the different types, and how to make a quick, easy relaxing chamber from household items. The last portion of the class will be hands-on pinning of your specimen.

Each person will receive one relaxed scorpion, a mini relaxing chamber, their own pinning board, and their own set of entomology pins. Please note the morphos do not have their thorax as they are removed due to grease of specimens.

Here at Butterfly Pavilion, we know that things can get pretty hectic with busy butterflies, bees and bodies buzzing around during the day. Join us for a low-sensory morning before we open to the public that meets the needs of families that need to experience the Pavilion in a different way. With natural lighting, quiet tones, and limited admission – this experience offers your little one an enjoyable, low-key experience just for them.

Each Sensory Friendly Afternoon offers guided interpretation in each exhibit, optional activity guides, and an interactive Storytime program.

Unravel the marvels of spider web engineering as we discover how spiders craft and use their webs! We will create a human-sized web and play a game to understand how spiders can use their web to sense any prey that lands on it! Then we will look at some examples of the vastly different webs spiders create to inspire our own creations! You will make your very own spider web that you can take home and use as a spooky decoration.

Non-member pricing for this class is $15/adult and $10/child and is for the class only and does not include admission to the exhibits. Group rate pricing is available for access to all exhibits. Pricing is listed separately below.

This workshop is your canvas for dreams, a place where you set sail on a sea of goal setting and self-discovery. Like a butterfly undergoing metamorphosis, you too can experience profound change and emerge as your best self. Through the art of vision boarding, we will guide you in embracing personal, professional, and environmental aspirations that echo your dream life.

What to Expect:

Creative Expression: Participants will dive into a world of creativity as they craft their vision boards. Like the caterpillar in its cocoon, you'll be able to express your inner desires, hopes, and goals visually.

Dream Manifestation: We'll encourage you to manifest your dream business, career, relationships, and a profound impact on our beautiful planet. Just as a butterfly undergoes a radical transformation, you too can bring about positive change in your life and the world.

Symbolism of Metamorphosis: Throughout the workshop, we will draw parallels between your personal transformation and the remarkable journey of a butterfly. Discover the significance of embracing change, breaking free from limitations, and emerging as a more vibrant and authentic version of yourself.

Come explore the diverse world of beetles and how they make up the majority of the bugs in the world!

Explore the diverse world of moths and discover these beauties that mostly come out at night and why they are important to us! 

12/21 Bioluminescence:

What is bioluminescence? What bugs have bioluminescence? Come explore with us how animals make their own light and how they use it!

12/21: Biofluorescence

What is biofluorescence? What bugs have biofluorescence? Come explore with us how animals make their own light and how they use it!

Do all bugs come out during the day? Come explore the wonderful world of bugs that prefer to be active during the night!

Are praying mantis insects or arachnids? Why do some look like flowers and others look like leaves? Come spend the day with us as we explore the world of praying mantises!

Is a monarch butterfly poisonous or venomous? What about a spider? Come spend the day with us and explore which bugs are poisonous and which are venomous!

Who is better at camouflaging, a cuttlefish or an octopus? Do some bugs really look like flowers? Come spend the day with us as we explore the bugs that camouflage and what makes them masters of disguise!

Slaters, potato bugs, doodle bugs cheeselogs. Or rollypollies no matter what you call them they all have the talent of rolling up in a ball!  Explore the diversity of rollypollies and discover the many different colors and sizes that they are and why we should care!

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

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

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

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

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

PACE (Pollinator Awareness Through Conservation and Education) 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

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.