Faust Park, 15193 Olive Blvd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 (314) 577-0888
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
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 butterflies and create a unique work of art together. The class meets weekly for six weeks and each week we will learn about a different insect. Each session includes hands-on crafts, a snack, a story and a walk through the butterflies. Price is per class. Take one class, or take them all!
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. This includes feeding insects, releasing butterflies, preparing fruit trays and more. Students also participate in animal handling and demonstrations for the public. This program will give students an understanding of the challenges and skills necessary for taking care of live arthropods. Each participant will receive a name badge, t-shirt and mounted butterfly to take home.
8 a.m.–noon $100 members; $120 nonmembers To schedule a date, please call (314) 577-0888 x 2 or email butterflyhouseeducation@mobot.org
BUTTERFLY HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHY This is a photographers-only day when the Butterfly House will be closed to the general public. Professional photographer Scott Avetta will be on hand to give advice on the best ways to capture images in this special environment.
Monday, February 12, 2018 9:30 a.m.–noon Register here
INSECT PHOTOGRAPHY Photograph insects and arachnids not on display to the public! Use artificial lighting selected by professional photographer Scott Avetta to highlight these unique subjects indoors. Discuss camera settings for working with subjects in a controlled environment and apply this knowledge for truly unforgettable photos. Subjects may include praying mantises, jewel beetles, walking sticks, tarantulas and others. A tripod and remote cable are recommended for this class.
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 5:30–8 p.m. Register here
Available for groups of 10 or more students: These fun, affordable classes are available either at The Butterfly House or as outreach programs at any site in the community. We offer a variety of classes that involve students in real world science problems and encourage them to connect with nature.
Classes run approximately 1.5 hours.
Each of these programs can be easily adapted for any age from kindergarten to middle school.
$150 per class 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 us at (314) 577-0888 x 2 or butterflyhouseeducation@mobot.org to register or learn more.
Additional outreach programs are also available.
Or visit one of our other locations for a fun camp program:
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 five 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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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
