Children seek out Monarch butterflies to tag
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The Snetsinger Butterfly Garden is a living classroom that offers an ever changing backdrop for learning.
From our school satellite garden programs, to our summer programming, Master Gardeners provide a variety of on- and off-site educational events, activities, and opportunities to teach environmental stewardship. |
School Satellite gardens

Master Gardeners work with schools, neighborhoods, and community organizations to develop pollinator friendly habitats, or "satellite" gardens of the Snetsinger Butterfly Garden. Master Gardeners provide educational instruction and assistance with planning and developing these gardens. Read More
"Butterfly Bob" teaches a group of students about the life cycle of butterflies
"Butterfly Bob" teaches a group of students about the life cycle of butterflies
summer programs

Watch this website for announcements about upcoming summer programs.
Children dress as their favorite pollinator and are the stars of the show during our Pollinator Parade, "Wings in the Park" 2016.
Children dress as their favorite pollinator and are the stars of the show during our Pollinator Parade, "Wings in the Park" 2016.
monarch tagging

Every September we say farewell to the Monarchs as they make their way south to overwinter in Mexico. Master Gardeners support a series of Monarch tagging events where children (and adults too!) are encouraged to catch and tag Monarch's so we may better understand their migratory habits.
A successful young man shows off his catch
A successful young man shows off his catch
educational tours
We are happy to provide educational tours for groups, classes, and garden clubs. Our general tour highlights many features of the habitat and focuses on the larger mission of supporting butterflies, pollinators and other wildlife - however we are happy to tailor the tour to your groups' specific interest. Please Contact Us to schedule a tour