Panhandle Butterfly House

The Panhandle Butterfly House will re-open for its 11th season on April 17, 2008. 

Located in Navarre Park on Highway 98, the Panhandle Butterfly House is an integral part of the Navarre Nature Walk.  It will be open to the public on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.

Special tours for groups of 10 or more are available Monday through Wednesday.  Request a tour by visiting our website at www.panhandlebutterflyhouse.org.

This seasonal exhibit offers the opportunity to observe several native species of butterflies in all stages of their life cycles in addition to viewing their host and nectar plants.

The Panhandle Butterfly House is totally funded through donations and grants.  The ongoing operation depends on the generosity of visitors to the exhibit.  All donations are greatly appreciated.

The Panhandle Butterfly House is a cooperative program of the Santa Rosa Clean Community System, Inc., the University of Florida/IFAS Cooperative Extension and Florida Master Gardeners. 

For more information, visit www.panhandlebutterflyhouse.org or call 850-623-3868.

 

Contact Information

Theresa Friday is the Environmental Horticulture Agent with the UF/IFAS Santa Rosa County Extension Service.  To contact her call 850-623-3868 or email her at tlfriday@ufl.edu.

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