Faust Park, 15193 Olive Blvd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 (314) 577-0888
Schedule a speaker to visit your club or group, take part in our Wellness Series Events, 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
Or learn about youth and family programs at one of our other sites:
LITTLE BUGS For ages 2–4 (part of the Little Years early childhood series). Bring your child to learn about a variety of bugs, listen to a story, create a unique craft, visit our butterflies, and have a yummy snack. Class meet on Mondays in spring for 7 weeks, Mondays in summer for 4 weeks, Mondays in fall for 4 weeks, and Mondays in winter for 2 weeks. Please view our course catalog for class dates. Price is per class. Take one class, or take them all!
Mondays, 11 a.m.–noon. $12 Members; $15 Non-Members. Price per class.
KEEPER FOR A DAY
For ages 8–12. Students will get an opportunity to go behind the scenes and see what is involved in our animal care. Working alongside our entomology and education staff, students will assist with general care of our animals. Each participant will receive a name badge, t-shirt and mounted butterfly to take home.
Saturdays; 8:30 a.m.–noon $100 Members; $120 Non-Members To schedule a date, please call (314) 577-0888 x 2 or email butterflyhouseeducation@mobot.org
BUTTERFLY HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES
Join us at the Butterfly House as professional photographer Scott Avetta leads you through your photography class. Scott will share tips and techniques for photographing all the stunning insects and plants that the Butterfly House has to offer. Participants should a basic understanding of their camera's features. Tripods allowed for classes unless otherwise stated.
Insect Photography Thursday, October 3; 5:30–8 p.m. $43 Members; $51 Non-Members Register
MORNING PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS
Enjoy an early, tranquil hour in our Tropical Conservatory before we open our doors to the public. Spend time on your own taking photos of our butterflies and plants. Tripods are allowed during this special time. Come be one of the few to take fabulous tripod photos of our butterflies in natural light.
9–10 a.m. $8 Members; $10 Non-Members
Scout groups are invited to participate in one of the many programs we offer at the Butterfly House.
Or lead your troop at the Butterfly House yourself with a self-guided or guided tour.
Choose from service and field-based education programs at the Missouri Botanical Garden, the Shaw Nature Reserve and the Butterfly House! Learn more
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The Garden wouldn't be the Garden without our Members, Donors and Volunteers.
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Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110(314) 577-5100 hours and admission
Butterfly House
Faust Park, 15193 Olive Blvd. Chesterfield, MO 63017(314) 577-0888 hours and admission
Shaw Nature Reserve
307 Pinetum Loop Rd, Gray Summit, MO 63039(314) 577-9555 hours and admission
