March 3, 2012 - April 8, 2012

    “Butterflies in the Garden,” the largest exhibit of live, exotic butterflies in North Texas, opens Saturday, March 3, 2012, and runs through Sunday, April 8, 2012, in the conservatory of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard. It will be open daily, including Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    During the five-week exhibit, approximately 12,000 beautiful exotic butterflies of every hue and size will be released in the conservatory. Visitors can experience butterflies from Southeast Asia; North, Central, and South America; and Africa. Of the more than 100 species of tropical butterfly species featured in the exhibit, the most striking species are the yellow Noble Swallowtail, Paper Kite, Blue Morpho, and Great Mormon.

    The "Pupae Palace" inside the garden center will allow visitors to observe native Texas butterflies firsthand, as they emerge from their chrysalis while suspended in the emergence box.

    Click here for more information and to buy tickets.
     

    Partners in Pollination Exhibit

    Visit BRIT® to explore an interactive exhibit entitled “Partners in Pollination,” offered FREE to the public Monday - Fridays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. This fascinating exhibit showcases the relationship between native plants and pollinators, the significance of this relationship in the balance of nature, and the ecological services that pollinators provide in our daily lives.
    Visitors will gain a better understanding of their role in protecting pollinators and the native plants they depend upon. Kids will enjoy the pollinator pretend center and other fun educational activities. Click here to go to our exhibit page.

    Program for School Groups

    A special program is available for school groups that register in advance. The teacher-guided program introduces students to the butterfly’s life cycle and behaviors to prepare them for their visit to the conservatory with the live butterflies. Outdoors in the Botanic Garden, students will have the opportunity to observe plants "through the eyes of a pollinator" using special equipment so that they can learn about the adaptations of plants and animals. 

    Click here for link to registration.

     

    Proceeds from Butterflies in the Garden will support established public education and environmental projects of the Fort Worth Botanical Society and the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, which are hosting the event with the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and the Fort Worth Garden Club.

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    Use your valid Star-Telegram Press Pass to save 50% on up to four regular adult admissions!