Free Class: Butterfly Detectives (Kid Class) with Deana Locklear

Let your kids step into a real-life butterfly adventure at Free Class: Butterfly Detectives (Kid Class) with Deana Locklear on June 16, 2026 at 10:00 am.

This outdoor kids’ class turns the garden into a living classroom, where curiosity is the main superpower. Led by a fun, mother-daughter teaching team, little learners will spend a full hour moving, exploring, and discovering the magical world of butterflies.

• Become a butterfly detective: Kids will search the garden for clues—tiny eggs, munching caterpillars, chrysalides, and fluttering wings—getting a close-up look at each stage of a butterfly’s life cycle.
• Follow the monarchs’ journey: Through stories and activities, children will learn how Monarch butterflies migrate all the way to Mexico each year, and why their journey is so important.
• Hands-on nature investigation: Young detectives will get to observe butterflies and plants up close, noticing colors, patterns, and behaviors that make each species unique.
• Move like a butterfly: The class includes playful movement, as kids pretend to be butterflies in the garden—hatching, crawling, transforming, and finally taking “flight.”
• Create butterfly art: To wrap up the experience, children will make butterfly-inspired art they can proudly take home, helping them remember what they learned.

The class is designed with curious kids in mind—perfect for young nature lovers, budding scientists, and energetic explorers who learn best by doing rather than just listening.

• What kids gain:
  • A better understanding of butterflies and their life cycles
  • Awareness of how plants, insects, and seasons are all connected
  • Time outside, away from screens, in a safe, guided setting
  • A creative outlet through nature-themed art
• What parents love:
  • It’s a free, structured activity that’s both educational and fun
  • Kids are supervised by an experienced teaching team
  • Children come home excited to share what they’ve learned

This class is especially great for elementary-aged kids and families who want to nurture a love of nature, science, and outdoor play. No prior knowledge is needed—just bring comfortable clothes for exploring, a curiosity about the natural world, and a sense of adventure.

By the end of the hour, your child won’t just have a piece of butterfly art to show off—they’ll have a new way of seeing the garden, and maybe even a new favorite insect.

Spaces for family-friendly nature events can fill quickly, so be sure to plan ahead and get your little butterfly detectives ready for a morning of discovery.