CAMBRIDGE BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORYHOURS & ADMISSIONSMOTHER'S DAY BRUNCHCONTACT USUPCOMING EVENTSHOMEVISITORS Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory - Discover thousands of freely flying butterflies in a tropical garden. Explore a cast collection of insects, meet live exotic bugs and experience the tropics! Café, Gift Store, Galleries, Exhibits, Wheelchair accessible, Free Parking.

VIRTUAL TOUR

The Conservatory doors are * virtually* open to the public! During this immersive 360° virtual tour you will be greeted by the birds’ joyful songs echoing through the space between you and reality. As we make our way through the tropical paradise, down lush garden pathways, beneath the flowing waterfall, free-flying butterflies dance through ALL ABOUT BUTTERFLIES All insects, including butterflies, share a common overall body design. A butterfly’s body is divided into three main sections, the head, the thorax, and the abdomen.Each body section has very different functions, and all are needed for the butterfly to live.

ADMISSION PRICES

Seniors (65+) $10.00. Children (3-12) $6.00. Children (2 & under) FREE! Please add HST and processing fees to the above prices. Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is wheelchair-friendly. We are proud to accept the PAL Card, the Access 2 Card, as well as the CNIB Card. VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAM The program runs approximately 60 minutes. The cost per booking is $125.00 plus HST. Payment is due in one lump sum at least 10 business days prior to the date of your program. We accept cash, cheque, debit, Visa, MasterCard. Please make cheques payable to Cambridge Butterfly

Conservatory.

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY Professional Photography Step out of the studio and into the tropics! Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is the perfect indoor location for a family or engagement photography shoot. Tropical canopies, cascading waterfalls, and free-flying butterflies create a breathtaking backdrop to capture life’s special moments. LIVE INSECT COLLECTION Live Insect Collection On top of housing 1000’s of live tropical butterflies, we are pleased to host a variety of tropical insects and arthropods. View some of our large insects on display, and meet some up close with a Nature Interpreter. The animals shown below are

WEDDING PACKAGES

Wedding packages Freely flying butterflies, lush tropical foliage and cascading waterfalls create an enchanting setting for your special wedding day. Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is a truly unique wedding venue conveniently located between Cambridge, Kitchener, GUIDE TO TROPICAL BUTTERFLIES & MOTHS Guide to Tropical Butterflies & Moths At least 2000 free-flying tropical butterflies and moths are on exhibit at any given time in the tropical Conservatory. Our butterflies and moths originate in either Costa Rica or the Philippines. THE LIFE AND TIMES OF CARE FOR A BEAR WOOLLY BEARS How to Care for a Bear The Banded Woolly Bear (Pyrrharctia isabella ) is a very familiar insect across North America. In the autumn these caterpillars are actively searching for places to overwinter. The

Woolly Bear cater-

CAMBRIDGE BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORYHOURS & ADMISSIONSMOTHER'S DAY BRUNCHCONTACT USUPCOMING EVENTSHOMEVISITORS Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory - Discover thousands of freely flying butterflies in a tropical garden. Explore a cast collection of insects, meet live exotic bugs and experience the tropics! Café, Gift Store, Galleries, Exhibits, Wheelchair accessible, Free Parking.

VIRTUAL TOUR

The Conservatory doors are * virtually* open to the public! During this immersive 360° virtual tour you will be greeted by the birds’ joyful songs echoing through the space between you and reality. As we make our way through the tropical paradise, down lush garden pathways, beneath the flowing waterfall, free-flying butterflies dance through ALL ABOUT BUTTERFLIES All insects, including butterflies, share a common overall body design. A butterfly’s body is divided into three main sections, the head, the thorax, and the abdomen.Each body section has very different functions, and all are needed for the butterfly to live.

ADMISSION PRICES

Seniors (65+) $10.00. Children (3-12) $6.00. Children (2 & under) FREE! Please add HST and processing fees to the above prices. Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is wheelchair-friendly. We are proud to accept the PAL Card, the Access 2 Card, as well as the CNIB Card. VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAM The program runs approximately 60 minutes. The cost per booking is $125.00 plus HST. Payment is due in one lump sum at least 10 business days prior to the date of your program. We accept cash, cheque, debit, Visa, MasterCard. Please make cheques payable to Cambridge Butterfly

Conservatory.

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY Professional Photography Step out of the studio and into the tropics! Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is the perfect indoor location for a family or engagement photography shoot. Tropical canopies, cascading waterfalls, and free-flying butterflies create a breathtaking backdrop to capture life’s special moments. LIVE INSECT COLLECTION Live Insect Collection On top of housing 1000’s of live tropical butterflies, we are pleased to host a variety of tropical insects and arthropods. View some of our large insects on display, and meet some up close with a Nature Interpreter. The animals shown below are

WEDDING PACKAGES

Wedding packages Freely flying butterflies, lush tropical foliage and cascading waterfalls create an enchanting setting for your special wedding day. Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is a truly unique wedding venue conveniently located between Cambridge, Kitchener, GUIDE TO TROPICAL BUTTERFLIES & MOTHS Guide to Tropical Butterflies & Moths At least 2000 free-flying tropical butterflies and moths are on exhibit at any given time in the tropical Conservatory. Our butterflies and moths originate in either Costa Rica or the Philippines. THE LIFE AND TIMES OF CARE FOR A BEAR WOOLLY BEARS How to Care for a Bear The Banded Woolly Bear (Pyrrharctia isabella ) is a very familiar insect across North America. In the autumn these caterpillars are actively searching for places to overwinter. The

Woolly Bear cater-

ALL ABOUT BUTTERFLIES All insects, including butterflies, share a common overall body design. A butterfly’s body is divided into three main sections, the head, the thorax, and the abdomen.Each body section has very different functions, and all are needed for the butterfly to live.

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Daily Preschooler Programming Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory offers daily interactive programming perfect for young ones and the young at heart. All of our preschooler programming is included with regular

admission.

TIMED TICKETS

What you need to know: Face masks are mandatory throughout the facility. See all exemptions >. Timed tickets are required for all visitors. Contactless payment preferred (Debit, Credit) Respect others & keep as least 6 feet apart. Follow signs for one-way traffic flow. See all Health & Safety Commitments >. LIVE INSECT COLLECTION Live Insect Collection On top of housing 1000’s of live tropical butterflies, we are pleased to host a variety of tropical insects and arthropods. View some of our large insects on display, and meet some up close with a Nature Interpreter. The animals shown below are COVID-19: TEMPORARY CLOSURE COVID-19 Response Update: Temporary closure notice. In light of the announcement of a provincewide shutdown, Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory will be temporarily closed to the public beginning Saturday April 3, 2021. We look forward to safely welcoming the community back once it is permitted. A temporary pause will be placed on all Annual Passes. VIRTUAL OUTREACH PROGRAM The program runs approximately 60 minutes. Payment. The cost per booking is $150.00 plus HST. Payment is due in one lump sum at least 10 business days prior to the date of your program. We accept cash, cheque, debit, Visa, MasterCard. Please make cheques

WEDDING CEREMONIES

Wedding Ceremonies Free-flying butterflies, lush tropical foliage and cascading waterfalls create an enchanting natural backdrop for your special wedding day, all year round, rain or shine. Wedding ceremonies are available with or without a reception package and can accommodate up to 160 guests (standing room). A wedding ceremony package includes:

HELICONIUS SARA

Heliconius sara. The Sara is a common butterfly in gardens and rainforests from Guatemala to the southern Amazon. Adult Saras prefer forest edges or open areas, where they fly slowly in the middlestory. Towards the tips, the forewings are black with two white bands and dark blue towards the body. The hindwings are dark blue and black.

PAPILIO RUMANZOVIA

Papilio rumanzovia. The Rumanzovia Swallowtail, also called the Scarlet Mormon, is native to Southeast Asia and Australia. Males and females are sexually dimorphic, meaning that they look much different from each other. The male’s forewings are black with faint white lines along the outer edges. The hindwings are solid black towards the

body

PARTHENOS SYLVIA

Parthenos sylvia. The Clipper occurs in a wide distribution across South and Southeast Asia. The dorsal wing surface is mainly black, with distinctive stripes crossing over the body and streaks along the bottom hindwing edges. The forewings contain a row of large, white cells, while fewer and smaller white spots are found on the upper edge

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CAMBRIDGE BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORYHOURS & ADMISSIONSMOTHER'S DAY BRUNCHCONTACT USUPCOMING EVENTSHOMEVISITORS Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory - Discover thousands of freely flying butterflies in a tropical garden. Explore a cast collection of insects, meet live exotic bugs and experience the tropics! Café, Gift Store, Galleries, Exhibits, Wheelchair accessible, Free Parking.

VIRTUAL TOUR

The Conservatory doors are * virtually* open to the public! During this immersive 360° virtual tour you will be greeted by the birds’ joyful songs echoing through the space between you and reality. As we make our way through the tropical paradise, down lush garden pathways, beneath the flowing waterfall, free-flying butterflies dance through

ADMISSION PRICES

Seniors (65+) $10.00. Children (3-12) $6.00. Children (2 & under) FREE! Please add HST and processing fees to the above prices. Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is wheelchair-friendly. We are proud to accept the PAL Card, the Access 2 Card, as well as the CNIB Card. ALL ABOUT BUTTERFLIES Butterflies and moths belong to the insect Order Lepidoptera, which is a word that comes from the Greek words for “scale” and “wing.”. This is because all the patterns and colours on the wings and bodies of butterflies and moths are made up of tiny coloured scales. Along with their distinctive coiled proboscis (mouthpart) and

big showy

TIMED TICKETS

What you need to know: Face masks are mandatory throughout the facility. See all exemptions >. Timed tickets are required for all visitors. Contactless payment preferred (Debit, Credit) Respect others & keep as least 6 feet apart. Follow signs for one-way traffic flow. See all Health & Safety Commitments >. PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY Professional Photography Step out of the studio and into the tropics! Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is the perfect indoor location for a family or engagement photography shoot. Tropical canopies, cascading waterfalls, and free-flying butterflies create a breathtaking backdrop to capture life’s special moments. ABOUT US - CAMBRIDGE BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORYCANADA BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORYMAGIC WINGS BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is a privately owned Canadian Corporation and derives its income solely from admissions, gift shop and café sales, and facility rentals. The Conservatory does not receive any financial support from the government. Situated on a 107 acre site which includes the environmental sensitive Kossuth Bog, the

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LIVE INSECT COLLECTION Live Insect Collection On top of housing 1000’s of live tropical butterflies, we are pleased to host a variety of tropical insects and arthropods. View some of our large insects on display, and meet some up close with a Nature Interpreter. The animals shown below are

WEDDING PACKAGES

Wedding packages Freely flying butterflies, lush tropical foliage and cascading waterfalls create an enchanting setting for your special wedding day. Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is a truly unique wedding venue conveniently located between Cambridge, Kitchener, THE LIFE AND TIMES OF CARE FOR A BEAR WOOLLY BEARS How to Care for a Bear The Banded Woolly Bear (Pyrrharctia isabella ) is a very familiar insect across North America. In the autumn these caterpillars are actively searching for places to overwinter. The

Woolly Bear cater-

CAMBRIDGE BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORYHOURS & ADMISSIONSMOTHER'S DAY BRUNCHCONTACT USUPCOMING EVENTSHOMEVISITORS Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory - Discover thousands of freely flying butterflies in a tropical garden. Explore a cast collection of insects, meet live exotic bugs and experience the tropics! Café, Gift Store, Galleries, Exhibits, Wheelchair accessible, Free Parking.

VIRTUAL TOUR

The Conservatory doors are * virtually* open to the public! During this immersive 360° virtual tour you will be greeted by the birds’ joyful songs echoing through the space between you and reality. As we make our way through the tropical paradise, down lush garden pathways, beneath the flowing waterfall, free-flying butterflies dance through

ADMISSION PRICES

Seniors (65+) $10.00. Children (3-12) $6.00. Children (2 & under) FREE! Please add HST and processing fees to the above prices. Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is wheelchair-friendly. We are proud to accept the PAL Card, the Access 2 Card, as well as the CNIB Card. ALL ABOUT BUTTERFLIES Butterflies and moths belong to the insect Order Lepidoptera, which is a word that comes from the Greek words for “scale” and “wing.”. This is because all the patterns and colours on the wings and bodies of butterflies and moths are made up of tiny coloured scales. Along with their distinctive coiled proboscis (mouthpart) and

big showy

TIMED TICKETS

What you need to know: Face masks are mandatory throughout the facility. See all exemptions >. Timed tickets are required for all visitors. Contactless payment preferred (Debit, Credit) Respect others & keep as least 6 feet apart. Follow signs for one-way traffic flow. See all Health & Safety Commitments >. PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY Professional Photography Step out of the studio and into the tropics! Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is the perfect indoor location for a family or engagement photography shoot. Tropical canopies, cascading waterfalls, and free-flying butterflies create a breathtaking backdrop to capture life’s special moments. ABOUT US - CAMBRIDGE BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORYCANADA BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORYMAGIC WINGS BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is a privately owned Canadian Corporation and derives its income solely from admissions, gift shop and café sales, and facility rentals. The Conservatory does not receive any financial support from the government. Situated on a 107 acre site which includes the environmental sensitive Kossuth Bog, the

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LIVE INSECT COLLECTION Live Insect Collection On top of housing 1000’s of live tropical butterflies, we are pleased to host a variety of tropical insects and arthropods. View some of our large insects on display, and meet some up close with a Nature Interpreter. The animals shown below are

WEDDING PACKAGES

Wedding packages Freely flying butterflies, lush tropical foliage and cascading waterfalls create an enchanting setting for your special wedding day. Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is a truly unique wedding venue conveniently located between Cambridge, Kitchener, THE LIFE AND TIMES OF CARE FOR A BEAR WOOLLY BEARS How to Care for a Bear The Banded Woolly Bear (Pyrrharctia isabella ) is a very familiar insect across North America. In the autumn these caterpillars are actively searching for places to overwinter. The

Woolly Bear cater-

ALL ABOUT BUTTERFLIES All insects, including butterflies, share a common overall body design. A butterfly’s body is divided into three main sections, the head, the thorax, and the abdomen.Each body section has very different functions, and all are needed for the butterfly to live.

TIMED TICKETS

What you need to know: Face masks are mandatory throughout the facility. See all exemptions >. Timed tickets are required for all visitors. Contactless payment preferred (Debit, Credit) Respect others & keep as least 6 feet apart. Follow signs for one-way traffic flow. See all Health & Safety Commitments >.

ANNUAL PASSES

Annual Passes. Please note: During the provincewide shutdown, a temporary pause will be placed on all Annual Passes beginning April 3, 2021. Those affected by the closure will receive an extension on their expiry date that is equal to the duration of the closure. PAYMENT: VIRTUAL GUIDE/SCOUT TRIP Virtual Guide/Scout Field Trip – Payment. Thank you for booking your Virtual Guide/Scout Field Trip to Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory – we are looking forward to welcoming your group virtually! COVID-19: TEMPORARY CLOSURE COVID-19 Response Update: Temporary closure notice. In light of the announcement of a provincewide shutdown, Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory will be temporarily closed to the public beginning Saturday April 3, 2021. We look forward to safely welcoming the community back once it is permitted. A temporary pause will be placed on all Annual Passes. CAMBRIDGE BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY GIFT STORE Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory Gift Store Remember your trip to Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory with a souvenir from the Gift Store. Open year round, the Gift Store sells butterfly and bug collectibles, framed butterflies and insects, nature books, educational children’s

toys and more.

CONTACT US - CAMBRIDGE BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory 2500 Kossuth Road Cambridge, Ontario N3H 4R7 Phone: 519-653-1234 GUIDE TO TROPICAL BUTTERFLIES & MOTHS Guide to Tropical Butterflies & Moths At least 2000 free-flying tropical butterflies and moths are on exhibit at any given time in the tropical Conservatory. Our butterflies and moths originate in either Costa Rica or the Philippines.

PAPILIO RUMANZOVIA

Papilio rumanzovia. The Rumanzovia Swallowtail, also called the Scarlet Mormon, is native to Southeast Asia and Australia. Males and females are sexually dimorphic, meaning that they look much different from each other. The male’s forewings are black with faint white lines along the outer edges. The hindwings are solid black towards the

body

BUGQUEST SUMMER DAY CAMP BugQuest Summer Day Camp 2017 Spend a week as an entomologist and discover the world of bugs! This year’s theme is Travel Bugs: Around the World in 80 Bugs. We’ll be touring the world to learn about bugs in other cultures, like scarab beetles in Africa, scorpions in Thailand, and millipedes in Asia.

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LANDSCAPES OF BIODIVERSITY – GRAND OPENING EVENT * __May 26, 2016January 22, 2018

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We are tremendously honoured to have spent an evening with Dr. Roberta Bondar this past Tuesday to celebrate the opening of our new exhibit, Landscapes of Biodiversity, Presented by The Roberta Bondar

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OBSERVING BUTTERFLY COURTSHIP BEHAVIOUR * __May 19, 2016January 22, 2018

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MONARCH TAGGING WEEKEND * __August 26, 2019August 19, 2019

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THE MONARCHS ARE BACK! * __June 11, 2019June 11, 2019

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PHOTO SHOOTS IN THE CONSERVATORY * __May 21, 2019September 17, 2019

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WHERE DO OUR BUTTERFLIES COME FROM? * __April 26, 2019April 26, 2019

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THE HORT REPORT – MAY 2018 * __May 19, 2018May 31, 2018

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To Till or Not to Till – Disturbing the World Wide Web As gardeners prepare the plot of land destined to support vegetables over the next

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THE HORT REPORT – APRIL 2018 * __April 17, 2018May 31, 2018

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STYLED WEDDING SHOOT: GEOMETRIC SHAPES AND NATURAL TONES * __March 22, 2018March 23, 2018

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TALES OF A BUGFEAST INTERN: I ATE A BUG AND I LIKED IT * __March 9, 2018May 31, 2018

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HORT REPORT – FEBRUARY 2018 * __February 12, 2018February 12, 2018

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Shinrin-Yoku: the therapeutic practice of ‘forest bathing’ Shinrin-Yoku, the practice of ‘forest bathing’, has roots in many cultures, but it was first identified and recognized as a form of

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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS * __January 22, 2018

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A CONSERVATORY LOVE STORY * __September 28, 2017January 22, 2018

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MONARCH POPULATION STATUS UPDATE * __September 7, 2017

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It has been a banner summer for the Monarch butterfly!   We've been getting a lot of feedback from butterfly enthusiasts across southern Ontario who are all reporting seeing more

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THE HORT REPORT – AUGUST EDITION * __August 9, 2017January 22, 2018

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Photo Credit: Mike White The Ecosystem of a Garden By now your garden should be alive with pollinators – both winged and terrestrial critters. You’ve probably noticed many plant pests

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FUN IN THE ARIZONA DESERT! * __August 1, 2017January 22, 2018

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Invertebrates in Education and Conservation Conference 2017 - Tuscon Arizona We might be biased, but we think entomologists or "bug geeks" are some of the friendliest and most fun people

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THE HORT REPORT – JULY EDITION * __July 25, 2017January 22, 2018

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Photo Credit: Mike White Planting Perennial Pollinator Gardens We were going to use the title “Butterfly Gardens” but that wouldn’t be accurate. Once you plant a garden loaded with golden

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SEARCHING FOR ONTARIO’S ONLY ENDANGERED BUTTERFLY * __July 17, 2017January 22, 2018

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The Mottled Duskywing (Erynnis martialis) Mottled Duskywing Photo Credit: Jessica Linton Supporting butterfly conservation research, especially in our region, is very important to us here at the Conservatory. One such

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MONARCH MANIA!

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The Monarchs are Back! The children & grandchildren of the overwintering Monarchs in Mexico have traveled thousands of kilometres back up through the United States and into Canada and are

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CECROPIA MOTHS

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It's that time of year again - the Cecropia moths are emerging from their cocoons!   Cecropias overwinter as pupae, snuggled in their cocoons until the warmer weather signals to

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THE HORT REPORT: JUNE EDITION * __June 13, 2017January 22, 2018

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What a wonderful time of year - we get to enjoy the fruits of our labours while the gardens are still bug-free! Now Showing: Blankets of Moss Phlox, Rock Cress

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BRIDES- AND GROOMS-TO-BE: MEET RACHEL! * __June 7, 2017January 22, 2018

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If you’ve booked a wedding here at the Conservatory this year, chances are you already know that our Wedding Coordinator, Cayla, has welcomed a new bundle of joy into her

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OVO: AN IMMERSIVE TOUR | CIRQUE DU SOLEIL * __April 28, 2017January 22, 2018

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Cirque du Soleil: OVO Ticket Giveaway Cirque du Soleil OVO is coming to The First Ontario Centre in Hamilton, and we’re giving away free tickets! How to Enter: Visit Cambridge

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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK! * __April 27, 2017January 22, 2018

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We love our volunteers! Each year during National Volunteer Week, we like to shine the light on our wonderful volunteer team and we invite you to join us in giving

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BUTTERFLIES IN WINTER * __January 20, 2017January 22, 2018

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Butterflies are sun-lovers, so much so that they can be considered little solar-powered beings who are dependent on the warmth to stay active and fly around. So how on earth

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MESSENGERS FROM THE MANGROVE FOREST * __January 7, 2017January 22, 2018

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Imagine yourself in a lush, coastal mangrove swamp in Malaysia. There are stilted trees, thorny vines, and lush foliage so thick you can hardly see ten steps in front of

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THE SECRET LIFE OF LICHENS * __November 24, 2016January 22, 2018

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Ever since the new Lichens exhibit arrived (on display now from November – April 2017), we’ve all been learning more & more about the fascinating world of lichens. At first

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

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With stylish home decor, gardening supplies, sweet treats and gifts for kids, The Paradise Gift Store has a unique gift for everyone on your list this holiday season. 1) Sunset

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MONARCH POPULATION UPDATE * __November 16, 2016January 22, 2018

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Photo from Journey North Monarch Blog - Homero Gomez, Nov 2016. Monarchs have arrived in Mexico! Almost like clockwork, they were reported as arriving in sanctuary areas on Nov

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HELP – IT’S ALMOST WINTER & I FOUND A CATERPILLAR! * __November 8, 2016September 17, 2019

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Every fall we receive calls from concerned individuals who have found a caterpillar late in the season, and are wondering what will become of it with the advent of the

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CREEPY CRAWLY ARACHNIDS * __October 27, 2016January 22, 2018

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Halloween is the celebration of the creepy, the fanfare of the phantasma! Out come the decorations, the ghosts & the skeletons, the spider webs, the gravestones. This spooky season brings

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BUG OF THE WEEK: PRAYING MANTIS * __October 14, 2016

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It could possibly be one of Ontario’s most impressive looking bugs. Sought after by many young naturalists, and never failing to impress the older ones as well, is the famous

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INSECTS ARE ANIMALS TOO!

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When most people think about animals, the first creatures that come to mind are often elephants, zebras, dolphins, or puppies. But did you know that insects such as butterflies, stick

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WEDDINGS AT CAMBRIDGE BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY – VENUE FAQ’S * __September 30, 2016January 22, 2018

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We caught up with Cayla VanHouwelingen, our Wedding and Events Coordinator to ask her some questions about hosting a wedding at our Conservatory, and what factors couples should take into

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HOW TO TAG A MIGRATORY MONARCH * __September 8, 2016January 22, 2018

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Today the story of the Monarch's epic fall migration to Mexico is commonly told and taught in classrooms across North America. One can almost take it for granted that this

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THE BEES ARE SWARMING!

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Our honeybees in the Observation Hive have had a good season: they’ve experienced such a population boom (upwards of 10,000 bees!), they need more space - so they’re swarming! It

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MORNING YOGA IN THE CONSERVATORY * __July 11, 2016January 22, 2018

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Few of our guests have had the chance to experience the Conservatory in the early hours of the morning. The sense of stillness in the air is peaceful, the birds

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THE AMAZING CICADA EMERGENCE

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Some people hit the road to go see their favourite band perform in concert; some people hit the road to get away for a few days with

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LANDSCAPES OF BIODIVERSITY – GRAND OPENING EVENT * __May 26, 2016January 22, 2018

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We are tremendously honoured to have spent an evening with Dr. Roberta Bondar this past Tuesday to celebrate the opening of our new exhibit, Landscapes of Biodiversity, Presented by The Roberta Bondar

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OBSERVING BUTTERFLY COURTSHIP BEHAVIOUR * __May 19, 2016January 22, 2018

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People love to look at butterflies, but have you ever watched them for more than a few minutes? Their colours & patterns can be dazzling to

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WHAT KIND OF COMMUNITY DO YOU LIVE IN?

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We all belong to communities, composed of businesses, architecture, people, plants and animals. A community in Toronto will be different than a community in Stratford. Each has features that are

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MONARCHS AND MILKWEED * __October 8, 2019October 8, 2019

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The Ontario Monarchs are off! They've felt the environmental cues - colder weather, shorter days, and fewer milkweed plants - and they've packed their bags and

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4 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND OUR WEDDING OPEN HOUSE * __September 26, 2019September 30, 2019

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We're having a Wedding Open House on Wednesday, October 16 from 6:30-8:00pm, and below are 4 reasons why you should come! (No RSVP required!) 1. Explore

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MONARCH TAGGING WEEKEND * __August 26, 2019August 19, 2019

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Summer is coming to a close, and that means that the Monarch butterflies are beginning their 5000 km journey south to overwinter in

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