The Caterpillar Lab
The Caterpillar Lab is back!
Back by popular demand! Join us July 31–August 4 when perennial favorite, The Caterpillar Lab, sets up its functioning caterpillar rearing, researching, photographing, filming, and educating facility in our Education Center. No two days of this residency are alike! Come 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 is held in the Bosarge Family Education Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you’re wondering if this exhibit is for you, the answer is YES! There’s something for everyone, from the mildly curious to young children, from seasoned naturalists to professional biologists.
The Caterpillar Lab is known for its over-the-top, up-close native caterpillar exploration experiences. Think you know what’s lurking in your own backyard? Come test your knowledge! Meet many dozens of species showcased in open-air displays, including enormous giant silk moth caterpillars, fierce-looking snake-mimicking caterpillars, convincing twig-like caterpillars, and bizarre legless slug caterpillars. Catch rare moments of metamorphosis, see ecological relationships and parasitism play out first-hand at display tables and under digital microscopes, and chat with one of The Lab’s experts to learn even more.
The Caterpillar Lab is generously funded in loving memory of Tree Robbins.
Can’t get enough caterpillars? Check out the events below.
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.
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.
Caterpillar Lab Family Walk (Ages 8+)
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.
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.
The Caterpillar Lab
Wednesday-Sunday, July 30-August 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Back by popular demand! Join us from July 30 to August 3 when perennial favorite, The Caterpillar Lab, sets up its functioning caterpillar rearing, researching, photographing, filming, and educating facility in our Education Center. No two days of this residency are alike! Come 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.
The Caterpillar Lab
Wednesday-Sunday, July 30-August 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Back by popular demand! Join us from July 30 to August 3 when perennial favorite, The Caterpillar Lab, sets up its functioning caterpillar rearing, researching, photographing, filming, and educating facility in our Education Center. No two days of this residency are alike! Come 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.
The Caterpillar Lab
Wednesday-Sunday, July 30-August 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Back by popular demand! Join us from July 30 to August 3 when perennial favorite, The Caterpillar Lab, sets up its functioning caterpillar rearing, researching, photographing, filming, and educating facility in our Education Center. No two days of this residency are alike! Come 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.
The Caterpillar Lab
Wednesday-Sunday, July 30-August 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Back by popular demand! Join us from July 30 to August 3 when perennial favorite, The Caterpillar Lab, sets up its functioning caterpillar rearing, researching, photographing, filming, and educating facility in our Education Center. No two days of this residency are alike! Come 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.
The Caterpillar Lab
Wednesday-Sunday, July 30-August 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Back by popular demand! Join us from July 30 to August 3 when perennial favorite, The Caterpillar Lab, sets up its functioning caterpillar rearing, researching, photographing, filming, and educating facility in our Education Center. No two days of this residency are alike! Come 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.
