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16th Annual Barbara J. Walker Butterfly Festival

Saturday August 12, 2023 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center & Wildlife Sanctuary414 Massasoit RdWorcester MA 01604
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Description

Celebrate these amazing insects with a day of educational fun for all ages at Broad Meadow Brook, where butterflies fly free in their natural habitats!

Bring the family to the sanctuary on Saturday, August 12, any time between 12:00-4:00 pm, to enjoy the fun at the 16th Annual Barbara J. Walker Butterfly Festival.

Come in costume and get a prize!

Monarch on Joe Pye Weed © Janice Schlickman

Featured Activities

  • Naturalist-led walks & workshops
  • Up-close encounters with live caterpillars
  • Butterfly art
  • Children's activities
  • Tours of our butterfly garden
  • Pollinator-friendly native plant sales
  • and much more!

Plus, on the day of the event, festival-goers can join Mass Audubon for half price!

Admission

Member $5* • Nonmembers $6
Free for ages 2 & under

Save time by registering online! You can also register by calling 508-753-6087.

Who

Adults and Families with Children of All Ages

Cost

Member $5* • Nonmembers $6 Free for ages 2 & under

How

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