Programs

Join Butterfly Pavillion and Scientific Illustrator Marjorie Leggitt in a 3-hour workshop on learning the art of scientific illustration of butterflies. Scientific illustration is art fused with science. In this workshop, you will do more than just illustrate and will learn to observe and render subjects in a scientifically accurate way.

Butterfly art by: Marjorie Leggitt 

Free same-day admission after the class concludes.

Join us for a fun event creating miniature naturescapes called "miniworlds" with The Terrorium Shop. 

The Terrorium Shop is Denver's home for unique art combined with natural history. They are most known for their miniworlds. Glass displays featuring real dried floral, insects, bones, crystals and other elements from the natural world, forever encased in a glass dome.

In this class each participant will get their very own 2.75 x 4  glass dome with cork base, choice of 1 pinned Colotis Regina butterfly or 1 Heliconius Doris butterfly, an assortment of dried botanicals, crystals and optional bones.

Experience the ultimate relaxation with our evening outdoor yoga class at the Butterfly Pavilion. Connect with nature and enjoy the serene backdrop of our vibrant Discovery Gardens while you unwind on our peaceful patio. Take in the fresh air and listen to the melodic chirping of birds as you move through your yoga poses. Rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul and leave feeling revitalized. Join us for an unforgettable yoga experience in a stunning natural environment.

Relish a quiet hour of evening light/golden hour photography in the tropical rainforest after we close our doors to the public. Snap photos of beautiful butterflies and exotic tropical flowers in the evening light. Sessions are offered monthly and begin at 5:00pm.

Cost:  $10 for non-members, $8.00 for members. Note: This session is self-guided. Participants supply own equipment.

If you are experiencing trouble with online registration, please email registrar@butterflies.org to sign up.

June 5: Pollinator 101 - What is a pollinator? How does pollination work? Come explore what pollinators are and why we need them.

June 12: Pollinating Plants - Students will be scientists and dissect flowers to discover how pollination works.

June 19: Honeybees - Explore the world of honeybees and what makes them powerful pollinators.

June 26: Solitary Bees - Did you know not all bees live in a hive and make honey? Discover the incredible world of solitary bees and how many live in our backyards.

July 10: Bumblebees - Have you ever seen fuzzy bumblebees? In this session, students will explore the world of bumblebees and what makes them powerful pollinators.

July 17: Spectacular Butterflies - Butterflies are more than just beautiful; they are powerful pollinators! In this hands-on class, students will discover what makes butterflies pollinators.

July 24: Beautiful Beetles - Are beetles pollinators? Have you ever heard of mess and soil pollination? Student scientists will discover what makes beetles powerful pollinators.

July 31: Unlovable Pollinators - Not all pollinators are cute and cuddly, some are some common unlovable bugs. Students will discover the wide variety of pollinators in this hands-on class.

August 7: Colorado Pollinators - Come discover the powerful pollinators that live here in Colorado with us and explore how we can help them survive.

August 14: Plant Partners - Did you know that some plants only have one pollinator! Through an interactive game, students will discover how special pollinators are and why plants need them.

August 21: Pollinator Trivia - Come test your pollinator knowledge in this interactive class and play some fun pollinator games.

August 28: Pollinator Conservation - Discover what you can do to help save pollinators in this interactive citizen science class.

June 5: Pollinator 101 - What is a pollinator? How does pollination work? Come explore what pollinators are and why we need them.

June 12: Pollinating Plants - Students will be scientists and dissect flowers to discover how pollination works.

June 19: Honeybees   Explore the world of honeybees and what makes them powerful pollinators. 

June 26: Solitary Bees - Did you know not all bees live in a hive and make honey? Discover the incredible world of solitary bees and how many live in our backyards.

July 10: Bumblebees - Have you ever seen fuzzy bumblebees? In this session, students will explore the world of bumblebees and what makes them powerful pollinators.

July 17: Spectacular Butterflies - Butterflies are more than just beautiful; they are powerful pollinators! In this hands-on class, students will discover what makes butterflies pollinators.

July 24: Beautiful Beetles - Are beetles pollinators? Have you ever heard of mess and soil pollination? Student scientists will discover what makes beetles powerful pollinators.

July 31: Unlovable Pollinators - Not all pollinators are cute and cuddly, some are some common unlovable bugs. Students will discover the wide variety of pollinators in this hands-on class.

August 7: Colorado Pollinators - Come discover the powerful pollinators that live here in Colorado with us and explore how we can help them survive.

August 14: Plant Partners - Did you know that some plants only have one pollinator! Through an interactive game, students will discover how special pollinators are and why plants need them.

August 21: Pollinator Trivia - Come test your pollinator knowledge in this interactive class and play some fun pollinator games.

August 28: Pollinator Conservation - Discover what you can do to help save pollinators in this interactive citizen science class.