Woolly Bear October at Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory

Thursday, October 1 – Saturday, October 31, 2026
CLOSED MONDAYS

All October long, we celebrate one of Canada’s most recognizable caterpillars — the Woolly Bear! Join us for a month of family-friendly activities that mix fun with fascinating science. Every activity is included with your general admission.

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🐛 Self-Guided 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!

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🎨 Crafts & Colouring

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

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📖 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.

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🌿 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.

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🦋 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.

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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