Offered for a diversity of learners, from young explorers to nature fanatics, our programs have been expertly designed to educate, inspire and enrich. Most importantly, they are intended to strengthen the connections each of us has with the natural world.
Our classes for youth and families have been designed for children and adults to experience together. Instructors strive to engage children in age-appropriate activities, while providing adults examples of ways to learn about the natural world at home.
Adult classes focus on learning and growing in nature with fun, hands-on educational programs. Topics range from nature identification to arts and crafts and everything in between!
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Whether you want to learn to identify different butterflies, attract pollinators to your yard or create bee-utiful crafts, learn with us!
Schedule a speaker to visit your club or group or check out upcoming classes at the Butterfly House!
Classes for adults are also offered at our other sites:
Shaw Nature Reserve Missouri Botanical Garden
We offer a variety of fun classes designed for a child and adult to take together, as well as special family-friendly drop-in programs. Browse the Butterfly House's upcoming youth and family programs.
Or learn about youth and family programs at one of our other sites: Shaw Nature Reserve and Missouri Botanical Garden
Check out MANTIS, a volunteer opportunity with the Butterfly House! Or choose from other service and field-based education programs at the Missouri Botanical Garden and the Shaw Nature Reserve. Learn more
Learn about a variety of insects, make unique crafts and visit our butterflies. Take one class, or take them all!
Early access to our Tropical Conservatory before the Butterfly House opens to the public. Enjoy self-guided time photographing tropical butterflies and plants with a small group of people. Tripods are welcome. Check for upcoming dates
Enjoy a fun evening of wine, food, and painting. Get inspired by our butterflies before sitting down in front of your canvas. Then, follow along with an instructor to learn how to paint a colorful butterfly on canvas! Check for upcoming dates