Summer Butterfly Tour

Saturday, 8/25/2012

10:30 am
Free with Estate admission.

Whether you’re looking to photograph the elusive Dingy Purplewing or just want to appreciate some of nature’s most delicate beauties, butterflies abound at the Deering Estate at Cutler. Walk with a Deering Education and Interpretive Staff Member along historic roads and trails, through sunny pineland, tree-shaded forest, manicured grounds and other habitats. Here you’ll encounter graceful Giant Swallowtails, lively Ruddy Daggerwings, rare Atalas, and other butterflies of all wondrous shapes, sizes, and colors.

Guests will learn about the life cycle of butterflies, specices identification, basic butterfly gardening information and other butterfly fun facts!