The National Butterfly Center is pleased to offer five weeks of Project WILD
TM certified environmental and life science education to children ages 6 - 14. Programs will be limited to 40 children per session.
Children age 6- 10 will be introduced to native plants and wildlife, including insects, reptiles, mammals and birds, in our Winged Wonders program. They will learn about life cycles, climate change, the importance of habitat and more, through outdoor adventures and arts & crafts activites.
Youth age 11 - 14 will engage in hands-on projects, such as landscaping, and build features that enhance the property for people and animals. They will also learn wilderness and other skills that come in handy for outdoor exploration, wildlife identification and environmental conservation, through our Working Wonders program.
All participants who complete a summer session will receive a complimentary Individual Membership good for one year of FREE admission to the National Butterfly Center.
Session Times: 8:30AM - 12:00PM
Session Fee: $60
Session 1: July 8 – 12
Butterflies, Birds & Bugs: We have all three in abundance at the NBC! Learn how to find them, identify, name and feed them, as you discover our gardens, hunt our trails, and hike the baritol. We’ll cover lifecycle, food chain, habitat, behavior and more!
- REGISTER HERE
Session 2: July 15 – 19
Plant for Success!: Get out your green thumb and grow, grow, grow! Learn to collect and clean seed for germination and cuttings for cultivation. Connect native plants to butterflies as larval hosts and nectar sources, so we may restore lost habitat and beautify our neighborhoods and homes.
- REGISTER HERE
Session 3: July 22 – 26
Ready, Set, Track: The NBC has a wild nightlife! We see evidence of it every morning…. Learn to determine species by their tracks, scat, and other tell-tale signs of activity, then man the 'trail cams' for a week, to get to know some of South Texas' native species, when they think no one is watching.
- REGISTER HERE
Session 4: July 29 – August 2
Creepy Crawlers: From juicy, horned caterpillars to tarantulas and Texas Indigoes, the NBC is home to a remarkable variety of insects and reptiles. Explore the gardens and trails in search of Spiny Lizards, Unicorn Mantis and more, while learning about the often “invisible” animals that inhabit our homes and yards, alongside us.
- REGISTER HERE
Session 5: August 5 – August 9
Survivor South Texas: Heat, drought, thorny brush and stinging bugs. How do you deal with these? We'll share skills and knowledge to help you handle the challenges of our desert climate, whether you're pitching camp, clearing trails, or searching for food in the great outdoors!
- REGISTER HERE
Paid sessions may be cancelled with two weeks advance notice, and a $10 penalty.
Contact Flora at
956.583.5400 ext. 751, for more information.
-taken from the National Butterfly Center Website
On Saturday, November 2nd, the National Butterfly Center in Mission will be open for free to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
