National Butterfly Center
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100-acre wildscape with native plant gardens specifically designed to cultivate a deeper understanding and love for free-flying butterflies.
06/12/2026
A little late, but too good not to share.
Last Saturday, was Roots & Renewal. Together with volunteers we planted 22 native plants that will provide food and habitat for butterflies, bees, birds, and other wildlife for years to come.
After planted we went on a nature walk. The Bluewings were all over, but didn't let me take photos. So, caterpillar day! Our Guamuchil tree had several species including a Red-bordered Pixie Caterpillar :D
06/06/2026
It's Roots & Renewal Day!
Leave your mark by helping us plant a new pollinator garden.
This new pollinator garden will add plant diversity to our lower trail and provide more habitat.
Due to this great rain, please come prepared for mosquitos and humidity for a more comfortable experience.
06/01/2026
We closed out the month of May at 92 butterfly species!
Fun finds this weekend were a Gray Cracker found by Nolan Walker, a surprise Florida Purplewing found by Amanda Hernandez, and a photo from member Dan Jones of a Long-Tailed Skipper :D
And if May is any hint of what’s ahead… we’re feeling extra excited for the 30th Annual Texas Butterfly Festival this November!
Our website is getting a few final updates, and we’re working through a couple of behind-the-scenes details to make sure everything is ready to go. We appreciate your patience. Registration opens June 15th!
Watching this mural come to life was such a special experience for us at the National Butterfly Center. It had been an idea for this long and it's finally here.
During Earth Day, we got to watch neighbors, visitors, and families stop, connect, ask questions, and be part of something beautiful together. We’re so thankful to artists, Mauro de la Tierra and Eva Ryan, for sharing their time, creativity, and patience. Thank you for not just in creating this piece, but in welcoming the community into the process along the way.
A huge thank you to Trucha RGV for capturing and sharing this moment with such care and for all you give to the community.
This mural now lives in our gardens as a reflection of the wildlife in the RGV and the resilient beauty that connect us all.
Come and see it for yourself and take your picture
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3333 Butterfly Park Drive
Mission, TX
78572
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 8am - 5pm |
