The Caterpillar Lab
Friday-Sunday, May 30-June 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
This year, Caterpillar Lab joins us for Maine Days! From May 30 to June 1, explore the functioning rearing, researching, photographing, filming, and educating facility transported to our Education Center. No two days of this residency are alike! Experience live caterpillar displays and witness how The Lab cares for and works with these amazing, surprising creatures. The living exhibit is free with admission and held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Meet the real hungry caterpillars as young nature enthusiasts take an exploratory walk with the staff of The Caterpillar Lab, learning how to track and spot spring caterpillars. This walk will help develop observational skills and demonstrate how to look closely so we can uncover the special lives of caterpillars on the plants around us. Program participants can expect to spend time exploring out in the Gardens as well as returning indoors to look at the caterpillars more closely under a microscope. This family-friendly walk is intended for children with an adult chaperone. Registration includes admission to the Gardens. Financial Aid is available. Please email Erika Huber at ehuber@mainegardens.org for an application.
Wednesday-Sunday, July 30-August 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
