Butterfly and Bird Day

Presentations, nature walks, exhibits, activities for all ages, native plant sales, and more! Scroll down for details.

Join us for our second occasional event–Butterfly and Bird Day.

Volunteer a shift or the day to help at Miami Blue’s informational table, in the butterfly garden, and facilitating the many tasks that will make this event a success; We are planning for 500 visitors, so we need your help. Sign up at the November chapter meeting, or contact Jaeson Clayborn.

Early-Bird Walk at 7:30 w/ Brian Rapoza, Tropical Audubon Society.  Bring binoculars!

Ongoing (9:30 AM – 3:30 PM)

• Exhibits in the nature center (except during presentations)
• Wings Over Florida – Get started by identifying butterflies at Castellow Hammock!
• Children’s activities & crafts
• Information tables – learn about • butterflies & caterpillars • birds & other wildlife  • live birds & bird rescue • pollinator hotels • native plants • natural areas • national Parks • environmental issues • gardening for butterflies & birds and more
• Plant vendors (cash or check; plant holding area available – shop, then stay to enjoy the day)
• Enjoy the park on your own – butterflies, hummingbirds, cool plants in a peaceful place.
• Food & drinks available for purchase – or bring your own.

Walks – meet in front of the nature center

• 10:15, 11:15, 12:15, 1:30, 2:30 – Nature Walk in the garden & grounds (1/2 hour). Discover insects, birds and plants on an easy stroll with Miami Blue members
• 10:30, 12:30, 2:00 – Hammock Walk (1/2 hour) with Miami-Dade Parks staff. The path is rough – wear sturdy shoes.

Programs – Nature Center

• 10:00 – 10:45: Bird Migration in South Florida – Brian Rapoza, Tropical Audubon Society
• 11:30 – 12:15: From Bombs to Butterflies: Zoo Miami’s Butterfly Bunker Lab – Dr. Frank Ridgley, Zoo Miami
• 1:00 – 1:45: Atala Butterfly Ecology and Conservation – Sandy Koi, Miami Blue NABA
• 2:30 – 3:15: Virtual reality: Butterfly World 1.0 – Dr. Jaeson Clayborn, Miami Blue

Butterfly & Bird Day Schedule to post and/or distribute to your colleagues.

Sponsored by Miami Blue Chapter, North American Butt