About the Festival
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 and Biodiversity.
Directions
- Directions to the Florida Museum, Map, and Other Visitor Information
- University of Florida Campus Map
- City of Gainesville Map
Parking
Free parking is available in the large Cultural Plaza parking lot and garage adjacent to the Museum. Campus decal restrictions are not enforced on weekends.
Local Lodging
Local Information
Future ButterflyFest Dates
Oct. 23-24, 2010
Volunteer Information
Interested in volunteering? Please visit our Festival Volunteers page for position descriptions and a sign-up form.
Need to get in touch with the Volunteer Coordinator? Call Julie Crosby at (352) 273-2055 or e-mail volunteers@flmnh.ufl.edu.
Contact Information
Questions? Please contact the Festival Coordinator, Kendra Lanza-Kaduce, at (352) 273-2064 or e-mail butterflyfest@flmnh.ufl.edu.