Training, Continuing Education & Advancement Opportunities - Entomology: Butterfly Wing Docent Training - New Docents
Supports Butterfly Wing Docent position
Training Location: Varies (inquiry upon arrival)
Related Materials: Butterfly Wing Training Manual
Description: All volunteers interested in the Butterfly Wing Docent position must attend one training session. Once training is completed, a new Docent is asked to shadow at least one current Docent before committing to volunteering on their own.
Please note: All Butterfly Wing Docents are required to attend one Refresher Training session offered every April.
In-person training with the Butterfly Wing Curator includes:
- Reading through our USDA permit (this allows us to fly certain tropical species)
- A presentation on the Wing, butterflies, and Docent procedures
- Tour of the Wing
- Q & A
Schedule Summary
This activity has the following schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 9:00 AM |
| Friday, June 05, 2026 | 3:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday, July 07, 2026 | 11:30 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| Tuesday, September 01, 2026 | 12:30 AM | 2:00 PM |
| Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| Friday, November 06, 2026 | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Monday, December 07, 2026 | 12:30 PM | 2:00 PM |
