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natbutterflycenter.bsky.social @natbutterflycenter.bsky.social · 6d

The butterflies keep coming and just in time for the Texas Butterfly Festival! 🦋

You never know what might flutter by during the festival this weekend. Come see for yourself!

Polydamas Swallowtail nectaring on Flame Acanthus

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Arachtober @arachtober.bsky.social · 7d

Tropical Orbweaver - #Arachtober (Eriophora ravilla)
#spider #macro #macrophotography #naturephotography

Closeup view of an orb weaver spider hanging upside down. Stereo image pair.

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natbutterflycenter.bsky.social @natbutterflycenter.bsky.social · 7d

We’re thrilled to have our partner organizations joining us with hands-on activities, educational exhibits, and engaging experiences for kids and adults alike.

Check out all of our wonderful partners on the flyer and don’t forget to visit their booths!

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natbutterflycenter.bsky.social @natbutterflycenter.bsky.social · 8d

It’s almost time for the Texas Butterfly Festival! 🦋
Mark your calendars for Nov 1st and join us for a celebration of butterflies, gardens, and community. Here’s a sneak peek at some of our amazing vendors joining us this year! 🌼✨

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natbutterflycenter.bsky.social @natbutterflycenter.bsky.social · 24d

We were thrilled to host the @texasparkswildlife.bsky.social promotions team this week!
It’s always exciting to connect with others who share our passion for protecting Texas wildlife and natural spaces. We can’t wait to see how their work continues to inspire conservation across the state.

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Arachtober @arachtober.bsky.social · 27d

Arrow-shaped Orbweaver (Micrathena sagittata) - #Arachtober 7
#spider #arachnid #macrophotography #naturephotography #stereography

Stereo 3D macro photo of an orb weaver spider with a yellow triangular shaped abdomen.

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natbutterflycenter.bsky.social @natbutterflycenter.bsky.social · 26d

We’re thrilled to share that the Texas Butterfly Festival is featured in the latest issue of TPW Magazine! 🦋✨

Read the full story here: tpwmagazine.com/travel-cultu...

Texas Festival Celebrates the Diversity of Butterflies

Each fall, the Texas Butterfly Festival features the Valley's colorful winged creatures.

tpwmagazine.com

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natbutterflycenter.bsky.social @natbutterflycenter.bsky.social · Sep 30

Entries close at MIDNIGHT!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of our Photo Contest. Submit your photos NOW before the clock runs out.

Visit link below for contest information and to submit your photos.
photos.nationalbutterflycenter.org

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natbutterflycenter.bsky.social @natbutterflycenter.bsky.social · Sep 24

We’re inviting local vendors, artists, and small businesses to be part of this exciting event!

✅ Share your work with hundreds of festival visitors
✅ Showcase your business at a community-centered celebration

Sign-Up Below:

forms.gle/HtiXdPa3vgbr...

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natbutterflycenter.bsky.social @natbutterflycenter.bsky.social · Sep 24

You’re invited!

Join us for Community Day at the 29th Annual Texas Butterfly Festival 🦋

📅 Saturday, November 1, 2025
⏰ 9 AM – 2 PM
National Butterfly Center, Mission, TX
FREE EVENT

Help us kick off the festival with a day full of nature, family fun, and community!

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natbutterflycenter.bsky.social @natbutterflycenter.bsky.social · Sep 23

Let's close out September with a weekend all about BATS!
Join us for a weekend of fun, learning, and family activities.

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natbutterflycenter.bsky.social @natbutterflycenter.bsky.social · Sep 15

Enter the 2025 North American Butterfly Photo Contest!

Winners will be displayed at the National Butterfly Center and in the Winter 2025 issue of American Butterflies Magazine.

For more information and the complete rules, visit our TBF website at:
photos.nationalbutterflycenter.org

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natbutterflycenter.bsky.social @natbutterflycenter.bsky.social · Aug 28

This Saturday!
Join us for Picnic with the Reptiles
We will start our morning with a hike through our Hackberry Trail to try to find some of our scaled friends.
Then, we will enjoy some yummy snacks and an arts & craft while learn more about the Reptiles of the RGV.

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natbutterflycenter.bsky.social @natbutterflycenter.bsky.social · Aug 23

We're grateful for the bit of rain we received yesterday! The plants and butterflies have soaked it right up. This makes the humidity very high.

If you're coming out to visit us, please remember to come prepared for the outdoors.

Your safety is important to us. 😀💧

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natbutterflycenter.bsky.social @natbutterflycenter.bsky.social · Aug 22

Join us tomorrow for S'mores & Moths ft. Zena's Rescue Treats!

Bring your flashlight and comfiest chairs to come hang around our campfire to learn about our wildlife. Plus, if you buy some dog treats your purchase helps dogs in shelters. You might even meet some Saturday night.

Saturday 6-9pm

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natbutterflycenter.bsky.social @natbutterflycenter.bsky.social · Aug 20

Finally, had the opportunity to walk the gardens this afternoon. Through the heat we had the opportunity to see some of our winged friends.
At the birding area we came across this male Great Tailed Grackle who only had one eye. You never know what you'll see.

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natbutterflycenter.bsky.social @natbutterflycenter.bsky.social · Aug 18

We are at 60 butterfly species for the month of August!

Some highlights of this weekend's findings were Common Mestra, Double-dotted Skipper, Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak, and Mimosa Skipper.

All photos by Member Dan Jones.

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natbutterflycenter.bsky.social @natbutterflycenter.bsky.social · Aug 13

Upon arriving this morning we were welcomed by the sweet scent of our Whitebrush blooming. This Titan Sphinx Moth was enjoying it.

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natbutterflycenter.bsky.social @natbutterflycenter.bsky.social · Aug 8

Gray Cracker!

Thank you to guest Craig Hensley for finding this beauty.

These butterflies are masters of camouflage and get their name because of the way that males produce a "cracking" sound for territorial display.

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natbutterflycenter.bsky.social @natbutterflycenter.bsky.social · Aug 6

August just started, and we're already seeing some exciting surprises! We've recorded 36 butterfly species so far this month.

Top 3 most exciting finds were a beautiful White Peacock, Brown-banded Skipper, and a White Patched Skipper.

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natbutterflycenter.bsky.social @natbutterflycenter.bsky.social · Aug 4

Join us this August!
We are trying to provide a little bit for everyone :D

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natbutterflycenter.bsky.social @natbutterflycenter.bsky.social · Jul 31

Join us tomorrow for our weekly Guided Nature Walk, from 9:00am to 11:00am.

We know it's hot out there, but the gardens are wonderful.
Come prepared with your hat, long sleeve shirt and water bottle to explore the gardens with us.

You never know what you'll see at the NBC!

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natbutterflycenter.bsky.social @natbutterflycenter.bsky.social · Jul 30

The stream had been a little slow and it just brightened the day! So much excitement that all you could hear was our shutters.

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natbutterflycenter.bsky.social @natbutterflycenter.bsky.social · Jul 30

The stream was popping with excitement yesterday morning.

There were Painted Buntings, Orchard Orioles, Groove billed Anis, Lesser Goldfinch and others enjoying the water.

Join us and let us know what you spot!

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natbutterflycenter.bsky.social @natbutterflycenter.bsky.social · Jul 30

As July comes to a close, we want to invite you to our August Speaker event this Saturday.
We are excited to welcome Ernesto Herrera to share his knowledge and experience with Reptiles and Amphibians of the RGV.
You won't want to miss it 😃