Butterfly Flutterby

The 28th Annual Butterfly Flutterby is a vibrant celebration of Monarch butterflies and their incredible migration journey from Canada to Mexico, passing through Grapevine. This complimentary, family-friendly event offers fun for all ages!

Enjoy a variety of exciting activities, including a costume contest, live butterfly releases and an arts & crafts station. Capture memories with the Transition to Beauty Butterfly Sculpture and other butterfly-themed photo ops. Butterfly-themed merchandise and tasty snacks will also be available for purchase.

Tips for planting your own butterfly garden:
Did you know that the monarch is also known as the “milkweed butterfly?” Milkweeds are critical to the survival of monarch butterflies because monarchs lay their eggs on milkweeds in the spring and fall, and Monarch caterpillars only eat milkweed. Many Texas milkweeds, vital to butterflies, have been wiped out across the state by several factors, such as the increased use of pesticides, expanding land development and Winter Storm Uri. If you see milkweed in your garden, don’t pull it! Save it for hungry caterpillars and butterflies.

In addition to plants that may grow naturally around your home, several milkweeds, nectar flowers and beneficial bushes can be added to your garden. The native Texas Green milkweed with its white-green flowers and large leaves is a feast for caterpillars and butterflies alike. Antelope Horn milkweed also is native to Texas and is characterized by its fuzzy leaves and greenish-white bloom. It is a hearty perennial that may grow up to two feet tall.

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