The beauty of the Butterfly Station and Garden is sure to inspire you to create your own butterfly garden. Find out which caterpillar host plants attract which butterfly species. Explore the best methods of attracting butterflies to your yard.

Want to check your butterfly IQ? Pick up one of our colorful guide sheets and test your ability to identify the many types of butterflies in our area. Before you leave, be sure to check out the wide selection of butterfly inspired items available in the Science Center’s gift shop.

The Butterfly Station and Garden is open now through mid October during regular Science Center hours.

Do you and/or a friend have talents to share in the Butterfly Station and Garden? To find out about these exciting volunteer opportunities, please call 434-791-5160, Ext. 0.

For more information

• Butterfly SOLs

• Create your own butterfly garden!

• Sample Our Butterfly Guide Sheet (PDF 73kB)

• Donate to our Butterfly Station and Garden

• On How You Can Help

Did you know?

• There are over 160 species of butterflies in Virginia.
• Most adult butterflies live from 20 to 40 days.
• Butterflies have footpads that act as taste buds.
• Butterflies and moths fold their wings differently.