Flutter in to the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum for Butterfly Weekend Aug. 25-26

CORNWALL — Discover the beauty and unique qualities of butterflies, moths and caterpillars on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 25 and 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., as the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum hosts its Butterfly Weekend at the museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center on Muser Drive across from 174 Angola Road.
Children and adults alike will get a thrill getting “up close and personal” with butterflies in the Butterfly Tent (one ticket is included with each paid admission).
At 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., join environmental educators for a presentation about Monarch Butterflies followed by tagging and releasing Monarchs as part of the Citizen Science project from “Monarch Watch.”
"I find butterflies fascinating because they look beautiful and delicate, but they're really a tough little insect," said the Nature Museum’s Director of Education Jennifer Brinker. "They also taste with their feet which I think is pretty cool!”
There will also be crafts for kids, lawn games, and entrance into Grasshopper Grove nature play space is included in the admission price.
Admission:
• Museum Members $8/adults, $5/children.
• Not- yet-Members $10/adults, $7/children.
• For more information visit hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506 ext. 204.