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Back by popular demand! Bring the whole family to see live caterpillar displays and learn how the Caterpillar Lab cares for these beautiful, fascinating insects. Find out what they eat, how they metamorphosize, and how they defend themselves in the wild. See living caterpillars of all shapes and sizes under a microscope, and find out which ones might live in your own backyard! Great for all ages, and perfect for families and nature lovers.
A great way to celebrate Father's Day with your kids, and teens and adults will love it too!
About the Caterpillar Lab
Founded by Samuel Jaffe in 2015, the Caterpillar Lab fosters greater appreciation and care for the complexity andbeauty of our local natural history through live caterpillar educational programs, research initiatives, and photography and film projects. They believe that an increased awareness of one’s local environment is the foundation on which healthy and responsible attitudes towards the broader natural systems of this world is built.
Tickets to the Caterpillar Lab
This event is free with a $15 General Admission Ticket thanks to our business partners the Northeast Credit Union Foundation and the Lee Aubuchon Hardware Store. No pre-registration is needed. Children ages 12 and under get into Bedrock Gardens for free.
La Casita Food Truck for Lunch
La Casita Food Truck will be also be here selling their delicious food, 11AM-3PM, both Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16. Yum!
And Visit Our Family Fun Table
Looking for fun things to do with your kids over the summer? Visit our table for some interactive nature activities and to get a schedule of our upcoming kids educational programming. We'll also have free handouts for fun outdoor apps and activities you can use with your kids this summer.
