BUTTERFLY TENT SAFARI
BUTTERFLY TENT SAFARI
Saturday, July 12 to Saturday, July 26, 2025
Tent Hours ~ Monday through Friday from 12pm to 3pm (Walk in Welcome)
Saturdays, July 12, 19 & 26 from 10:30am to 1:30pm (Pre-registration required either in person, by email tbutler@parks.essexcountynj.org or by calling 973.228.8776).
For all ages. Featuring live butterflies and butterfly-themed programming for all ages. Must book a time slot; walk-ins accommodated when possible. Call the Center to book a timed-slot with the butterflies, 973.228.8776.
$8 per person (includes a take-away item per paid participant).
THE VERY HUNGRY MONARCH CATERPILLAR
Saturday, July 12; 10:30am to 11:30am
Ages 3 to 5. Come dressed for a butterfly story walk around the trails to learn about a day in the life of the monarch. Includes a visit to the live butterfly tent. Meet at Garibaldi Hall. Advanced registration and minimum number of participants are required. Pre-registration required either in person, by email tbutler@parks.essexcountynj.org or by calling 973.228.8776. Fee: $15 per person
BUZZ INTO ACTION with INSECT EDUCATION
Saturday, July 19; 10:30am to 11:30am
Ages 5 and up. Love insects? Join us for a family-fun and hands-on presentation all about bugs n’ butterflies. Includes a visit to the live butterfly tent. Meet at Garibaldi Hall. Pre-registration required either in person, by email tbutler@parks.essexcountynj.org or by calling 973.228.8776. Fee: $15 per person
BUTTERFLY GARDENING WORKSHOP
Saturday, July 26; 10:30am to 11:30am
For families. Learn about butterfly gardening in this hands-on workshop. We’ll create our own seed balls with native host and nectar plants to better support New Jersey butterflies in our own neighborhoods. Includes a visit to the live butterfly tent. Meet at Garibaldi Hall. Pre-registration required either in person, by email tbutler@parks.essexcountynj.org or by calling 973.228.8776. Fee:$15 per person
PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR MISSED CLASSES
