- JULY 20 & 21, 2024
Majestic Monarchs
Become a "Butterfly Buff" as you explore the captivating life cycles of Monarch Butterflies. Learn to prepare, pin, and preserve specimens for both science and art. Get hands-on with real Monarch specimens and discover the science behind these majestic creatures.
Learn how to make your local environment more Monarch-friendly and support their survival and migration. Leave with new preservation skills, a deeper love for butterflies, a commitment to ethical practices, and your very own specimen to take home.
Flutter into action and help make the community a haven for Butterflies!
This experience includes:
90-minute workshop including two butterfly specimens.
All equipment and tools will be provided.
A sticker sheet of native Butterflies and Moths.
Plantable seed paper with wildflower seeds along with instructions.
General Admission to TELUS Spark that includes access to Bugs & Bytes Summer Science @ Spark!
Crash course in Butterfly Entomology.
Opportunity to purchase more specimens to expand your collection at home.
Schedule for July 20:
Workshop 1: 12:30 – 2:00 PM (capacity 20 people)
Workshop 2: 2:30 – 4:00 PM (capacity 20 people)
Schedule for July 21:
Workshop 1: 10:00 – 11:30 AM (capacity 20 people)
Workshop 2: 12:30 – 2:00 PM (capacity 20 people)
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