Alberta - Butterflies Field Trip IdeasAs a learning resource and for some great photos of butterflies that live in Alberta check out Insects of Alberta. They, as the name suggests, have information and photos of many other insects in Alberta as well. Now that you see their photos, maybe you'll find them in your own backyard. If you want to attract butterflies to your garden, check out the Government of Canada website on Butterfly Gardening to get some ideas of how to get them to come.Places to GoRoyal Alberta Museum - EdmontonThe Royal Alberta Museum includes collections of insects of all kinds.12845 102 Ave., Edmonton, Alberta T5N OM6 For general infromation, phone 403-453-9100. University of Alberta Devonian Botanic Garden - EdmontonThe University of Alberta Devonian Botanic Garden is a stunning 190 acre property made up of manicured gardens, mixed woodland vegetation and an extensive nature trail system.Highlights of the Garden include the beautiful Kurimoto Japanese Garden, butterfly and cactus showhouses, ornamental flower gardens, alpine gardens, herb, sensory and healing gardens and more. One of the available educational progams is "INSECT STUDY" (K TO GRADE 3). Students will learn to recognize important invertebrate groups and will meet examples of each. Students will capture insects in our beautiful meadow and discuss their adaptations for camouflage, feeding, reproduction and life cycles. Live insects will be examined up close. Program also includes games and a tour of the butterfly house. Address: University of Alberta, Edmonton AB T6G 2E Telephone: 780-987-2496 The Calgary Zoo - CalgaryThe Calgary Zoo has a butterfly house and school programs to teach about butterflies and numerous other topics.1300 Zoo Road NE, Calgary AB T2E 7V6 Telphone: 403-232-9300 or 800-588-9993)
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