Woolly Bear October

🐛 Woolly Bear Fact Hunt

Explore the Conservatory and visit 5 Fact Stops to learn surprising truths about Woolly Bears. Scan a QR code (or pick up a paper sheet if you prefer) to answer a simple question at each stop. Complete the hunt to earn your Woolly Bear Explorer Badge sticker!

🎨 Crafts & Colouring

Get creative with Woolly Bear crafts, including a fuzzy caterpillar headband to colour and take home.

📖 Weekend Storytime

Every Saturday, and Sunday in October at 11:00 am
Enjoy a Woolly Bear–themed story with our Nature Interpreters. Perfect for young children and families.


🌿 Outdoor Woolly Bear “Hunt”

Every Saturday & Sunday in October at 2:00 pm (weather permitting)
Join an interpreter outdoors to search for Woolly Bears and learn about their amazing adaptations for surviving winter.

🦋 Caterpillar Exhibit

Visit our Woolly Bear Caterpillar Exhibit inside the Insect Gallery to see them up close and discover how these fuzzy caterpillars transform into Isabella Tiger Moths.

Plan Your Visit
• When: October 1 – 31
• Hours: Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
• All Woolly Bear activities are included with regular admission