Classes
Backyard Science Summer Programs

Available for groups of 10 or more students:
These fun, affordable classes encourage kids of all ages to connect with nature and make fascinating discoveries about the insect world: 

  • Growing Up: Butterfly (ages 3–6)
    Learn how a caterpillar changes into a butterfly through our interactive puppet show, then create your own butterfly and help it hide from hungry birds in our meadow.
  • The Magic of Metamorphosis (ages 6–8)
    Discover metamorphosis and insect body parts using living animals. We’ll also learn about pollination by making our own pollinators to take home.
  • Insect Investigators (ages 7–10)
    Explore metamorphosis, body parts, and butterfly behaviors using samples of real insects, then take a turn identifying real butterfly species using the same tool scientists use.

Classes run approximately three hours.

$6.00 per child
Early bird $5.00 per child rate when registered before April 1, 2013
Required chaperones are free (one chaperone for every five children is required). Additional chaperones will be required to pay regular Butterfly House admission.

Register today!
Contact Chris Hartley at (636) 530-0076 x13 or Chris.Hartley@mobot.org to register or learn more.

Classes for Adults

Skipper on blood flowerWhether you want to learn how to identify different butterflies, attract pollinators to your yard, or create bee-utiful crafts, we’ve got a class for you!

Go to a list of upcoming classes at the Butterfly House or see classes at all sites.

 

Classes for Youth & Families

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We offer a variety of fun classes designed for a child and adult to take together. These classes require advanced registration.

Or Drop In!
We also host family-friendly programs that do not require a reservation, and that are included in your admission to the Butterfly House. Past programs include:

  • butterfly migration and tagging
  • ladybugs
  • natural crafts
  • activities in conjunction with exhibits or holidays

Check out our upcoming youth and family classes and programs at the Butterfly House or at all our sites!

 

Scout Programs

Scout groups are invited to participate in one of the many programs we offer at the Butterfly House, the Missouri Botanical Garden and the Shaw Nature Reserve.

Or lead your troop at the Butterfly House yourself while earning a special Butterfly House Patch.