WHRL Butterfly Festival
at Milbridge Commons Wellness ParkWHRL will host an engaging, fun, free, family-friendly Butterfly Festival at Milbridge Commons Wellness Park on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
The day will begin with a workshop, “Monarch’s Milkweed and Magic.” We’ll have educational stations to see Monarch caterpillars, chrysalis, and butterflies up close, a pollinator garden education station, a nature scavenger hunt, a story walk, captivating butterfly crafts for children, and a butterfly parade around The Commons.
The Butterfly Festival will celebrate the importance of butterflies in our ecosystem with fun activities, hands-on crafts, and opportunities to get up close with Monarch Butterflies, learn about their habitats, and what you can do to make a difference.
Milbridge Commons Wellness Park, home of WHRL’s largest Incredible Edible Milbridge garden and the Ed Flanagan Pollinator Garden, is the perfect setting to celebrate the beauty and diversity of butterflies.
Come dressed as your favorite butterfly for a morning of summer fun!
Interested in volunteering at the Butterfly Festival?
We’re looking for volunteers! Tasks could include helping with craft stations, or the other activities throughout the day.
“Fledgling Butterflies” by Dan Kirschner – Winner of the 2023 Inspirited by Milbridge Commons Photo Contest