Butterfly Pavilion’s Post

Voting is now open to name Butterfly Pavilion’s new animal ambassador, the Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula! Renowned for the striking gold bands on their legs, these tarantulas are celebrated for their calm and docile nature. Starting today, just like our beloved Rosie, the Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula is available to hold at Butterfly Pavilion. During your visit, you can vote for one of three names: Chaco, Goldie, or Oro. You can also cast your vote online at https://lnkd.in/ejcpPdYn or get additional votes by making a donation. Don’t miss out this election season, cast your vote today!

This July, Butterfly Pavilion is especially excited to announce that we have successfully raised our fourth firefly larva into adulthood! Known as “Ferdinand,” this firefly has been under our care for the past two years. Research like this is vital, as there is still much to learn about fireflies. Understanding their life cycle and behaviors can help address the significant declines in their populations and guide conservation efforts. Just two weeks ago, our team ventured out to collect fireflies in Colorado to study their breeding patterns and improve our ability to raise them successfully. To learn more about this project, check out our recent feature in the Coloradoan: https://lnkd.in/gGkG5pNm

We're still buzzing with excitement from our second annual Pollinator Palooza Festival this past Saturday! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the festivities – your support of Butterfly Pavilion allows us to continue our crucial research, conservation, and education for invertebrates, and therefore make a difference for our pollinators. Special thanks to our vendors, performers, sponsors (Local Hive™ Honey, Children's Hospital Colorado, Jax Mercantile Co., ROLL Recovery©), our in-kind sponsors (Breckenridge Distillery, Butler Rents, Inc, Cocktail Caravan, Young Men's Service League - YMSL National) and YOU for making this event one to remember. #Pollinator #PollinatorPalooza #ButterflyPavilion #Invertebrate #CultureForAll

Butterfly Pavilion and the Bureau of Land Management - Colorado (BLM CO), have partnered to execute the “Survey of Colorado Diurnal Pollinators & Other Invertebrates on BLM Managed Land in Colorado”  to further statewide invertebrate research and conservation. The project will enhance invertebrate knowledge leading to more effective conservation and education action in Colorado and beyond. Such work is crucial because these small creatures comprise 97% of all animals, form the foundation of life on Earth, and are declining at alarming rates. Managing public lands to help protect invertebrate species is pivotal to maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem health. To learn more, visit butterflies.org/news-room/ #YourPublicLands #BLMColorado #Pollinators #ButterflyPavilion #Invertebrates #CultureForAll

Are you seeking a unique venue for your next team retreat, company appreciation event, or holiday party? Butterfly Pavilion has got you covered! By hosting here, you have the chance for private, after hours access to our immersive exhibits while supporting invertebrate research, conservation, and education! With invertebrates making up 97% of all animals in our ecosystem, your event will help make a positive impact on the biodiversity of our planet, one invertebrate at a time! Between our indoor and outdoor spaces, Butterfly Pavilion has the capacity to accommodate up to 650 attendees! To learn more or host an upcoming corporate party, celebration, or training, visit https://lnkd.in/g82MZhCf