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Butterfly Tours
Dates: July 11th – August 30th (weather dependent)
Weekday Times (T-F): 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM, hourly
Weekend Times: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM, every half hour
Price: $7
Activities
- Witness beautiful butterflies up-close.
- Learn about pollinators and how to aid them in this guided tour along our garden and meadow.
- Step inside their arbor and experience the incredible wonder of butterflies!
Tickets are available at the Manor House day of. Limited space available. Arrive early to secure your time slot.
All About Bugs
Date: Saturday, August 8th
Time: 2:00 PM
Price: $7 per person
Activities
- Meet our coolest creepers and crawlers.
- Discover the incredible survival tricks of invertebrates and how they support ecosystems.
- Perfect for curious minds of all ages!
Limited space available. Arrive early to secure your tickets at the Manor House.
Summer Night Hike
Date & Time: August 21st at 8:00 PM
Ages: Open to all ages
Price: $12 per person
Activities
- Meet our Naturalist around a campfire.
- Get introduced to some of our nocturnal animals, including our great horned owl.
- Walk the forest trails in a guided exploration of the creatures that wander at night.
trivia Nights
Dates: August 27th, September 24th
Time: 6:30 PM
Ages: 18+
Activities
- Test your trivia knowledge at our new Welcome Center.
- Compete with your friends for a chance to win exciting prizes.
- Enjoy refreshments, meet new people, and have fun.
Movie Night
Date: August 28th
Time: Movies begin at sunset. Arrive early to claim your spot on the lawn!
Ages: Open to all ages
Price: Suggested donation
About
- Sit below the stars and watch these fun Disney and DreamWorks films.
- Bring a blanket or chairs.
- Concessions will be offered for sale.
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The Plants that Made America
Blog written by Cathy Ludden
July 1, 2026
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About
- America has a rich past of native trees, shrubs, and flowers.
- Where did they disappear to?
- For the nation’s 250th, take a brief historical trip and get inspired.