BUTTERFLY HOUSE
June 8 - September 13, 2020
Monday-Saturday 10 am-4 pm & Sunday 12-5 pm
About the Butterfly House
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Observe 21 species of native Ohio butterflies, skippers & moths
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Hand-feed butterflies using a sugar water mixture (Tip: Try to get a butterfly to stay on your nose!)
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Learn about more than 60 species of nectar and host plants that support these pollinators
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Discover butterflies in every stage of their life cycle
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Learn how to correctly identify the different species and distinguish male from female
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Benches inside the facility allow visitors to sit, relax and enjoy - Explore at your own pace!
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The brick walkways inside the facility can easily accommodate strollers, walkers and wheelchairs
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Please note: For groups of 10 or more, please make a group reservation here.
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Creation of the Butterfly House was funded by a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Nature Works. For more information about ODNR, visit www.ohiodnr.gov.
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Annual Butterfly Release
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Join us as we release all our native Ohio butterflies so they can contribute to the local environment. General admission applies to release day.
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Participants can observe and assist with tagging and releasing Monarch butterflies
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The Director of the Butterfly House, Jim Nero, will share information about the Monarch Watch conservation initiative.
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Learn all about the Monarch migration and the research underway to better understand this amazing creature
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2019 release date is Sunday, September 15 from 12-5 pm. For more information, visit our Butterfly Release Celebration page. For updates, like us on Facebook and sign up for emails.
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A young visitor assists with the monarch tagging process.