Summer Species: Butterflies
Summer Species
An annual celebration of a native plant or animal found along Buffalo Bayou, Summer Species includes nature walks, public art, and more! This year we’re celebrating the butterflies that call Buffalo Bayou home.
Butterfly Walks
Learn about local butterfly species, life cycle, and habitat on this discovery tour of Buffalo Bayou with Nancy Greig, former director of the Cockrell Butterfly Center.
Experience The Houston Monarch Story!
Artist Michelle Matthews created The Houston Monarch Story to raise awareness around the decline of Texas Monarch populations due to lack of native milkweed (a vital host plant). This living art piece uses butterfly-inspired sculptures and a growing pollinator prairie to educate the community about the importance of native plant species to butterflies, and inspire action. Experience The Houston Monarch Story in Buffalo Bayou Park, just east of Jackson Hill Bridge.
Flyway Field Guide
From May through August, stop by the Buffalo Bayou Park Visitor Center to get your Flyway Field Guide, an activity booklet that explores butterfly life cycle, habitat, and tips for spotting butterflies along Buffalo Bayou. And when you’re done, bring your completed booklet to the Visitor Center to receive a special prize! Field Guides will be available starting May 18.
