Florida Museum of Natural History

ButterflyFest - October 18-19, 2008, Gainesville, FL




Where fun takes flight!

About the Festival

learning about butterflies

ButterflyFest is dedicated to increasing awareness of Florida's butterflies as fun, fascinating ambassadors to the natural world. Activities will promote inquiry and provide a call to action for the conservation and preservation of backyard wildlife and habitats.


Admission

Admission to ButterflyFest is free!


Venue

ButterflyFest is hosted by the Florida Museum of Natural History, home to the award-winning Butterfly Rainforest exhibit. See what awaits you at the Butterfly Rainforest and McGuire Center for Lepidoptera & Biodiversity.


Directions


Parking

Free festival parking is available in the large Cultural Plaza parking lot and garage adjacent to the museum. Campus decals are not enforced on weekends.


Local Lodging


Local Information

butterfly

Future ButterflyFest Dates

Oct. 24-25, 2009

Oct. 23-24, 2010


Volunteer Information

Individuals or organizations interested in volunteering for ButterflyFest should call (352) 273-2055 or e-mail volunteers@flmnh.ufl.edu.


Contact Information

Questions? Please contact the Festival Coordinator at (352) 273-2064 or email butterflyfest@flmnh.ufl.edu.

Photo by Jeff Gage