Wings, Warts and Wonder
Wednesday May 1, 2013 - Sunday September 29, 2013:
Summer is a special time for fun! The Garden pops with color and surprises lurk around every corner. The Purdy Butterfly House, the nation’s largest seasonal butterfly house, and a unique Children’s Garden provide hours of entertainment and education. There are special displays and activities planned for this year to celebrate the Garden's 25th birthday.
This beautiful, soaring 9000 sq. ft. natural stone and steel beam structure overlooking the entrance pond is home to thousands of native butterflies, tadpoles, frogs, button quail, turtles and other critters. Waterfall, ponds, streams, lush vegetation and flowering plants invite visitors to experience this varied and colorful collection of flora and fauna.
The Purdy Butterfly House is open May through September.
Garden admission fees include entry into the Purdy Butterfly House.
DISCOVERY DAYS IN THE GARDEN
Appropriate for all ages
Explore With Us As You Discover Amazing Things Through Fun Hands-on Activities!
Discovering Butterflies
May 4 through September 30
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 10 am-1 pm
Discovery Cart in the Purdy Butterfly House
Discovering Bubbles in the Garden
May 28, June 25, July 23, Aug 27
Tuesdays, 11 am-1 pm
Discovery Cart in the Children’s Garden
Turtle Tuesday
May 28; June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6,13,20,27
Tuesdays, 10-11 am
Live turtle demonstration in the Purdy Butterfly House
Discovering Bugs, Bugs Everywhere
May 30, June 27, July 25, Aug 29
Thursdays, 11 am-1 pm
Discovery Cart in the Children’s Garden
Toadally Cool Thursday
May 30; June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 4, 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Thursdays, 10-11 am
Live toad and frog demonstration in the Anderson Education Center
Serpentine Saturday
June 1, July 6, Aug 3
Saturdays, 10 am-12 pm
Live snake demonstration in the Anderson Education Center
All activities are included in Membership or Garden Admission
