Entomology - Lab/Conservation - Butterfly Blizzard

Activity Instructions

Participants will get to choose how many butterflies they release. Each butterfly will be in their own container. Participants will learn a little about each of their butterflies and how to release them. Participants will get a certificate with their names and the species they released on it. A butterfly-related craft will be available that participants can also participate in if they choose to.

If you wish to work in the wing during a scheduled Butterfly Blizzard (and are qualified to do so), sign up on the correct date for the 8:30-10:00 shift.


What to do when you arrive

  • Sign in with Better Impact under Butterfly Blizzard
  • Find Nathan or Anita, who will show you where to work and what you will be doing

Training and Requirements

  • Onsite Volunteer
  • Instructions will be provided at the event. Arrive a little early!

Activity Schedule & Instructions

  • 7:25 a.m. 
    • Volunteers should check-in via Better Impact.
    • Reiman staff will direct you to your location.
  • 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
    • One volunteer will lead children through a butterfly craft.
    • One volunteer with good penmanship will write the names of participants and their butterfly on a certificate.
    • Two butterfly wing docents will manage the Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing (to sign up for this job, see Butterfly Wing Docent volunteer opportunity).

Activity Locations

Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing, Auditorium, and Lobby


Staff Leaders

Nathan Brockman, Director of Entomology

Anita Westphal, Butterfly Wing Assistant

Schedule Summary

This activity has the following schedule


Date Start Time End Time
Wednesday, April 08, 2026 7:30 AM 9:00 AM
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 7:30 AM 9:00 AM
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 7:30 AM 9:00 AM

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