Special Events

This special members-only evening includes a presentation on Attracting Butterflies to Your Desert Garden by Master Gardener, Adriane Grimaldi. Adriane will provide you with tips on which host and nectar plants will attract butterflies to your garden.

Meet Butterfly Wonderland’s new entomologist, Derek Kellogg. Derek will be available to chat and provide a ‘sneak peek’ at an extraordinary collection that was recently donated to Butterfly Wonderland by a local family.

In addition to a wide collection of plants, hand-carved, hand-painted gourds and hummingbird feeders by BW volunteers Don and Candy Miller, will be available for purchase. Event is free. Registration is required at https://plantsalemembersonly.eventbrite.com.

For the safety of our guests and staff, masks are required, and social distancing practices will be in place. For more info, contact (480) 800-3000, ext. 210.

Visit our annual plant sale and choose beautiful spring plants to enhance your butterfly, hummingbird, and bee friendly gardens. Plant prices range from $10.95 to $21.95. New this year; “Grab & Go” Plant Kits with 1-gallon host and nectar plants. Grab & Go 4-packs available for $40, 8-packs available for $80. Our resident Master Gardener will be on hand to answer your questions and help you choose the right plants for your garden!

All proceeds from the spring plant sale support the mission and programs of the Butterfly Wonderland Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to conservation-based education and initiatives. EIN 27-4186543.

Practice yoga surrounded by thousands of butterflies. This hour-long class will guide guests through a series of yoga poses that help you build strength and gain flexibility. Ages 18 & up; $20/person. Portion of the proceeds benefits Butterfly Wonderland Foundation. Pre-registration required; visit EventBrite.com to register or call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210. For the safety of our guests and staff, masks are required, and social distancing practices will be in place.

Plan a creative night out with friends or date at Butterfly Wonderland with unique Painting class featuring artist and Butterfly Wonderland employee, Judith Nunez. Guests will learn to paint a beautiful abstract butterfly. Class held in Café. All paint supplies provided. Limited to 20 people. For the safety of our guests and staff, masks are required, and social distancing practices will be in place. $25/general public; $12 for members (covers supplies). Proceeds benefit Butterfly Wonderland Foundation. Pre-registration required; RSVP by January 14. Call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210 to reserve.