'Meet the Creatures' Earth Day Celebration at the National Butterfly Center
(Mission, TX) Meet the Creatures that make South Texas so colorful and wonderful at the National Butterfly Center's Earth Day celebration, Saturday, April 20, from 10 AM – 2 PM.
"In addition to butterflies and birds, the NBC is home to an abundance of animals," states Marianna Trevino-Wright, Executive Director. "Earth Day is the perfect day for everyone to Come see why we say: You never know what you'll see at the NBC!"
From tarantulas and horned toads, to Texas Indigoes and bobcats, a tremendous variety of insects, reptiles and mammals may be encountered in this 100 acre park, on any given day. For this reason, adults and children are invited to explore the gardens and hunt the Hackberry Trail, to discover the cool and creepy critters that inhabit this special section of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Wildlife Conservation Corridor.
Take a guided tour with Cowboy Max, or become a butterfly and learn the lifecycle with Louie. NBC members will be on hand to teach basic bird identification, in our newly-redesigned observation station, and share "critter cam" videos of our truly wild night life! Enjoy our 'Hungry Caterpillar' recycled tire playscape, courtesy of Tire Corral; picnic under the palapa; and pin the tail on the swallowtail. Arts and crafts, as well as fun, educational activities await all who wish to participate; not to mention, Spike, the world's most spectacular non-butterfly.
Get into the great outdoors, at the NBC! For more information, LIKE us on Facebook, or learn more about our Earth Day programs and schedule at www.nationalbutterflycenter.org.
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The National Butterfly Center is committed to 'Growing Connections' between people, plants, and the winged wonders that pollinate and propagate all that grows around us. We do this through educational and environmental initiatives that cultivating meaningful understanding of the parties and processes that create beneficial and sustainable ecosystems. The Center is open to the public, for visitors and members, seven days/week.
To learn more about the National Butterfly Center, and how you can join us, call 956.583.5400. Your annual membership or charitable gift impacts the beauty of our community and helps preserve the biologically diverse, natural treasures of deep South Texas.
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