Faust Park, 15193 Olive Blvd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 (314) 577-0888
Adults
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, 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
Youth & Families
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:
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!
Ready to register? Skip to class listings and online registration.
For ages 2–4 (part of the Little Years early childhood series). Learn about a variety of bugs, make unique crafts and visit our butterflies. Take one class, or take them all!
Mondays, 11 a.m-noon.
Private photography hour prior to public hours. Tripods allowed.
Friday March 13 Register
For ages 8–12. Participant will get an opportunity to go behind the scenes and see what is involved in our animal care.
Saturdays; 8:30 a.m.–noon To schedule a date, please call (314) 577-0888 x 2.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to photograph butterflies and tropical flowers in natural light taught by Photographer Scott Avetta.
Monday, February 24 Register
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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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
