The ENC celebrated it's annual Butterfly House Opening & Eco-Faire on May 2, 2009.
The Alma Latina Dance Troop performed their dance, "metamorphosis" for us.
Mike, our Grounds Coordinator, sold locally native butterfly host and nectar plants.
Participants looked at butterfly wings under the microscopes.
Many decorated re-useable canvas bags. Canvas bags are WAY better for the environment than plastic bags, or even paper bags.
Cohen the Violinist serenaded the crowd.
Participants got a close-up look at our insect collection - featuring moths and butterflies (which had been collected long ago). The ENC does not condone or allow the collection of insects or any animal from the wild.
Participants made candle holders using recycled glass jars, tissue paper and glue.
Some made pencil holders using recycled soup cans and fabric remnants.
This young lady is having a great time potting up some locally native seed to grow at home. The plants will attract butterflies and birds to her yard! She'll be creating habitat.
This young man is pointing out some Monarch eggs on some native milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis) in the foyer of the butterfly house. Monarchs depend on native milkweed for their survival.
This young man is making some natural furniture polish out of oil and lemon juice (using recycled glass jars). I works great!
Everyone loves face painting!
Girl Scouts volunteered to staff our craft booths, eco-activity booths, and face painting.
These kids are using recycled greeting cards and old magazines to make new, hand crafted greeting cards!
Celeste promoting our events.
Making recycled toilet paper roll butterflies.
Our greeters encouraged guests to participate in the scavenger hunt. Winners received an organic cotton ENC bag, a locally native plant or a $50 gift certificate off of a program at the ENC!
