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Discover the secret lives of a captive (and captivating!) group of insects while exploring the Delaware Nature Society's Butterfly House at Ashland Nature Center.
Peek under a milkweed leaf to observe pin-sized monarch eggs.
Find a swallowtail chrysalis hanging from a spicebush twig.
Witness hungry caterpillars munching on their favorite food.
This 18 ft. x 30 ft. mesh greenhouse is home to about 15 species of butterflies and moths including great spangled fritillaries, monarchs, swallowtails, painted ladies and cecropias. Unlike other exhibits, it is a complete ecosystem, containing water, shelter, food and host plants for each species. Programs focus on the mysteries of metamorphosis, the food web and the importance of habitats. Guided tours with a Delaware Nature Society teacher-naturalist include exploration with nets in nearby meadows and an investigation inside the Butterfly House.
Funding to remodel the Butterfly House was provided by "The Christmas Shop Foundation."
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Seasonal Hours of Operation
 Opens: July 13, 2012
Closes: August 25, 2012
Hours: Weekdays, 9:00 - 4:00 PM, Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Admission
DNS members - Free (no reservations needed)
Non-members: free with paid trail fee (no reservations needed)
A facilitator will be on hand 2 - 4 pm each Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday during July and August to answer questions, provide information, and reveal eggs, caterpillars, and chrysalids that often hide in plain sight.
More Information
Call: 302-239-2334
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Other DNS Facilities
Ashland Nature Center
Abbott's Mill Nature Center
Coverdale Farm Preserve
DEEC
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