The Butterfly Pavilion is back! And you have until Aug. 7 to see it
If you’ve never walked the grounds of Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden in Claremont – a true haven for California native plants – then the return of the Butterfly Pavilion may be just the thing to tempt you to make the trek.
The temporary enclosure is small at 24-by-36 feet but offers a rare opportunity to walk through hundreds of butterflies and see how native plants provide them with food and nectar. It also gives viewers a chance to view caterpillars pupate into chrysalises and emerge as butterflies.
Many different butterflies are drawn to California natives such as California lilac, buckwheat and sage. Thinking about planting a butterfly garden? See which plants attract butterflies inside the pavilion and plan your own habitat accordingly.
What: Butterfly Pavilion at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
Where: 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through Aug. 7. A Butterfly Release Party will be held Aug. 7. The pavilion is otherwise closed for regular visitation on the day of the release party. $5 to release one butterfly into the garden. Limited to one per family or group.
Tickets: $3 per person in addition to garden admission of $4 to $8.
Information: www.rsabg.org
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