Visit the Butterfly House at Tenafly Nature Center
Experience nature up close at the Tenafly Nature Center Butterfly House! Enjoy the beauty of free-flying native butterflies and moths, and watch as butterflies emerge from their chrysalises in our chrysalis box.
Looking to see more pollinators in action? Explore our Native Pollinator Garden, home to a variety of pollinators like bees, beetles, and even hummingbirds.
Note: The butterfly house is closed during rain and when temperatures are below 70°F or overcast.
Butterfly House Hours of Operation
Closed for the season
Check back again in June for the 2025 season
Butterfly Feeding Programs
Families with children 4 and up can enjoy this limited chance to feed butterflies at TNC! Spend time in our Butterfly House enjoying up close opportunities with our winged jewels in a small group setting. After feeding the butterflies, spend time creating your own seed ball to help pollinators near you.
Upcoming Dates & Times
Check back in June for the 2025 season
Click on the date you are interested in to register.
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August 23, 2024 at 1:30 pmAugust 23, 2024 at 1:30 pm
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August 23, 2024 at 2:30 pmAugust 23, 2024 at 2:30 pm
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August 24, 2024 at 1:30 pmAugust 24, 2024 at 1:30 pm
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August 24, 2024 at 2:30 pmAugust 24, 2024 at 2:30 pm
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August 25, 2024 at 1:30 pmAugust 25, 2024 at 1:30 pm
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August 25, 2024 at 2:30 pmAugust 25, 2024 at 2:30 pm
Guests who have missed an admission time will be asked to wait until the next time slot.
Visitors are encouraged to show off pictures of their visit on social media using the #TNCButterfly #Tenaflynaturecenter
Interested in encouraging butterflies in your yard?
This document lists nectar and host plants for NJ butterflies and moths.
Become a member today and visit the Butterfly House all summer!
Non-members: $3/person
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Young children who will be held off the floor by an adult the entire time inside the house are free.
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Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Butterfly house admission does not include trails.
The Butterfly House is a 12′ x 24′ structure located outside near our Native Pollinator garden and Visitors’ Center. Open only in the summer, a visit to the Butterfly House offers guests an immersive experience and an introduction to the wonders of metamorphosis. Educational displays help guests understand the life cycles of butterflies and moths, supporting observation of a variety of native species of live butterflies and moths. Observe these winged jewels sipping nectar and taking flight. While you are visiting, chat with staff or volunteers, ask questions, or simply relax and enjoy the space while butterflies flit and fly about.
Species vary by season and supplier availability. All species in the Butterfly House represent what can be found in the Tenafly Nature Center preserve during the spring and summer months.
Our Native Pollinator Garden is filled with local species of host plants that naturally attract and support butterflies, bees, hummingbirds and along with a variety of other pollinators. You may even find a few ideas to try in your own garden!
While the Butterfly House is only available in the summer months, the Native Pollinator Garden is accessible year-round. As with any natural space, plant life and inhabitants vary seasonally, so check back often to see changes over the seasons.
The Butterfly House at Tenafly Nature Center is a 12′ x 24′ outdoor exhibit near our Native Pollinator Garden and Visitors’ Center, open during the summer months. This immersive experience introduces visitors to the wonders of metamorphosis, showcasing a variety of native butterflies and moths in different stages of their life cycles. Educational displays provide insights into these insects’ life cycles, while visitors can observe butterflies sipping nectar and taking flight.
Our Native Pollinator Garden is home to plants that attract butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, offering visitors ideas for their own gardens. While the Butterfly House is seasonal, the Native Pollinator Garden is open year-round, with changing plant life and pollinator activity throughout the seasons.
Sponsorship Opportunities at Tenafly Nature Center
Support Tenafly Nature Center’s seasonal exhibits by becoming a sponsor! Your contribution helps cover costs, ensuring continued educational experiences and community engagement.
With your support, TNC can create unique, nature-based traditions that connect people to the outdoors while keeping programs affordable for all.
Your generosity makes it possible!
Sponsorship Benefits at Tenafly Nature Center
As a sponsor, you’ll receive the following benefits:
- Mention and Link in one email newsletter
- Link or name featured on Our Partners page
- Link to your website on Our Partners page
- Recognition in publicity materials (programs, printed materials, etc.)
- Social media mentions across our platforms
- Verbal recognition at events
Sponsorships are renewable annually. Submit the form below or contact us at development@TenaflyNC.org to learn more.
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