Eco-Trips
Rainforest Conservation and Butterfly Farming in Costa Rica, June 8 - 14, 2013
Join the Butterfly Pavilion on an incredible, informative seven-day journey to the legendary rainforests of Costa Rica. Marvel at the rainforest in the Saripiqui Region, explore wildlife refuges, visit the very active Arenal Volcano, and learn first-hand about rainforest conservation and butterfly farming. Click here for more information.
Butterfly Farming and Sustainable Business
Citizen Science Projects
- The Great Sunflower Project pollinator survey
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Monarch Watch national butterfly tagging effort
Local Habitat Restoration
- Short Grass Prairie Restoration of the Big Dry Creek Nature Trail - located behind the Butterfly Pavilion
For additional information about you can get involved in our conservation programs contact us at 720-974-1868.
Conservation at Home
Practice in your own backyard! Visit our How To section for instructions on xeriscaping, composting and more! The biggest leaps towards a healthier world can start with small deeds at home. Teach your kids about recycling, adopt more natural or water-preserving gardening habits, explore habitats in your own community. Click on the links below for step-by-step guides for getting started!
- Grow a Butterfly Garden
- Create a Xeriscape
- Composting
- Pesticide-Free Gardening
- Build a Worm Bin
- Build a Toy Bug Using Recycled Materials
- Make Paper at Home
- Keep a Nature Journal
- Grow a Rainforest Terrarium
- Raise Butterflies
- Make Buggy Cookies
- Become a Citizen Scientist
Found an unknown insect in your house or outdoors, and would like to know what it is? Email us a photo at zookeepers@butterflies.org, and we might be able to help identify it!
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