Looking for the perfect family-friendly destination for summer fun? New Jersey has plenty of options but the Kate Gorrie Butterfly House offers a one-of-a-kind experience. Both kids and adults will enjoy this magical spot.
The Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association was one of New Jersey’s first environmental groups. It is centered around a 950-acre nature reserve with hiking trails, an environmental center, arboretum and butterfly house.
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The Kate Gorrie Butterfly House opened in 2000 and showcases Central Jersey’s butterfly species. Its gardens replicate their natural habitat.
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The screened-in hoop house is open seasonally from June until October.
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Naturalist-led tours are available, including private tours to celebrate special occasions.
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Home to a variety of species, you’re sure to find Monarch Butterflies here. The Watershed works with Monarch Watch, raising, tagging and releasing Monarch Butterflies each year.
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Each year, they host a butterfly festival. The year’s event will be held on August 17th. Learn all about butterflies, enjoy live music, crafts, performances and more.
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While you’re here, be sure to check out the Watershed Environmental Center. Open for tours daily, you’ll find live animal displays and interactive exhibits.
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Don’t miss out on all The Watershed has to offer. It makes for a great family day trip, immersing guests in nature and teaching children about the world around them. For more information on hours and pricing, visit their website. You’ll find the Kate Gorrie Butterfly House at 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington. Once the only butterfly house in New Jersey open to the public, Rutgers Master Gardeners of Middlesex County recently opened their butterfly house to visitors. You can find that at Davidson’s Mill Pond Park in South Brunswick. For more family friendly activities in New Jersey, check out this list of day trips.
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