Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928
Ages 2 – 5 with an adult.
Look under a leaf, inside a flower and up in the air… animals are everywhere! Learn about native plants that butterflies love, the importance of pollinators and all about the insects hidden in the butterfly garden.
Cost: $7 per child.
Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, call 973.635.6629.
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