Butterfly Pavilion

As the School Programs Manager at Butterfly Pavilion, I am often asked: "what do you offer homeschoolers at Butterfly Pavilion?” To that, I reply that we love inviting homeschoolers to our facility for special opportunities to connect with our invertebrates, learn about the importance of conservation and experience hands-on science learning similar to what traditional students access through field trips and onsite classes. Let me show you! Like the origins of the American education system, which involved small rural family groups gathering in a one-room school house on the open prairie, today’s homeschool groups meet regularly to share experiences and co-teach their own community. Community sites like Butterfly Pavilion provide an important opportunity for these students to learn and grow, complementing their lessons through hands-on experiences that explore science and cultural concepts that can lead to new discovery and areas of inquiry.