Programs
GROUP PROGRAMS ~The Sanctuary is open for groups of 16 or more by special scheduling from mid April through late summer . NON-GROUPS : Public walk in hours for 2019 will be : May 25th, 26th, 27th, and then 7 days a week starting June 8th . There are still afternoon and evening group times available for scout programs, Red Hat groups, Senior Centers and special events. If you want to information about reserving one, please email us : bearmb@ptd.net. Please note that we are already locking in dates for School field trips for Fall of 2019 and April, May 2020. Don’t get left out, contact us soon. It’s really never too early to get on the master calendar. Keep in mind we do a fantastic early Sept school program on migration .
We can also accommodate your summer program, Birthday party, garden group by extending our business hours: opening early for staying late for you. Contact Mari for details at bearmb@ptd.net
AVAILABLE ON SITE~ MAY THROUGH EARLY SEPTEMBER
OR ~ AT YOUR LOCATION ~YEAR ROUND
MARI GRUBER ( The Butterfly Lady ) RECEIVED THE EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD IN 2011 FROM THE CARBON COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT : In recognition of her outstanding commitment to Environmental Education and Stewardship of the Natural World.
ON SITE GROUP PROGRAMS ***** 2019, 2020 and 2021 GROUP RESERVATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED
BUTTERFLY SCHOOL 101
Wonderful age appropriate butterfly video
Educational fun interactive program
Time in the FLUTTERARIUM to hang out with real-live butterflies
Craft and /or games
Indoor and outdoor table space for snack or lunch
Fabulous kid-friendly gift shop
$8.00 per person
AS OF MAY 2019, All ON-SITE PRIVATE GROUP Programs carry a minimum cost of $150.00
WHAT FOLKS ARE SAYING
“ The #1 field trip around, even my teachers learned tons , and we LOVED the surprise ending. We will definitely be back next year”, expressed the 2nd grade teacher.
BUTTERFLY SCOUTS
May through September, after school, early evenings or weekends
Private classroom space for meeting, badge work, snack, etc. for up to 2 hours
Fascinating video
Age appropriate games and/or crafts projects
Our ” Wonder of Butterfly Program”
Time in the LIVE BUTTERFLY FLIGHT ROOM
Kid-friendly gift shop
$8.00 per person 1 leader free with each troop
ASK ABOUT OUR BUTTERFLY FRIEND BADGE
All ON-SITE Programs carry a minimum cost of $150.00
* Churches / Day Care Centers / Personal Care Homes / Camps / Resorts / and Others: email for Rates and Program information
AWAY PROGRAMS ~ WE COME TO YOU
Experience the wonders of butterflies with the Butterfly Lady
$150.00 PLUS TRAVEL COSTS * Some non-profit funding help available in certain geographical areas
WHAT FOLKS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
The Coordinator, Community Youth Services /District of Columbia Public Library said, “I couldn’t let this day pass without letting you know how GREAT you are and your awesome programs. Thanks so much for your OUTSTANDING presentations offered at the DC Public Library.”
IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Educational fun individualized program
Wonderful age appropriate butterfly video
Interactive skits, songs and other hands-on activities
Live and mounted butterflies
Half-day, morning or afternoon, up to 2 programs: no more than 90 students in each program
$450.00 PLUS TRAVEL COSTS *
Full-day, up to 5 classroom programs:
$950.00 PLUS TRAVEL
Entire school in 1 program:
$700.00 PLUS TRAVEL COSTS*
* TRAVEL COSTS
( in addition to program costs )
Carbon County ~ .65 per mile round trip
Adjacent counties ~ $30.00 plus .65 per mile round trip
Non-adjacent counties ~ $60.00 plus .65 per mile round trip
* Churches / Day Care Centers / Scouts / Personal Care Homes / Camps / Resorts / and Others: email for Rates and Program information