We accidentally ended up at the Nature Center at Greenburgh yesterday, and I couldn’t be happier. We wandered into their live Butterfly Arbor—where butterflies fluttered all around us. It’s one of those simple experiences that fells a little bit magical.
So here’s just a quick note to share some photos and remind you that today is actually the last day of the season for the Arbor, if you’d like to still see them this year. Pretty soon they will open up the doors and let them all fly away! So grab the kids, take a ride and savor this one last bit of summer magic.
Live Butterfly Tours
Attend one of our guided butterfly tours to enter their world and witness beautiful butterflies up-close! Each tour leads visitors through our garden, pathways, and meadow on a brief journey to the butterfly arbor, learning about pollinators along the way. Step inside the arbor and experience for yourself the incredible wonder that these butterflies inspire. Tickets are available at the Manor House day of. Limited space available. Arrive early to secure your time slot.
Dates: July 11 – August 30th
(weather dependent)
Weekday Times (T-F): 10:30am – 3:00pm, hourly
Saturday & Sunday Times: 10:30am – 3:00pm, every half hour
Price: $7
But there’s more to this metamorphosis…
But the best part is how the Center has been undergoing its own metamorphosis. It opened in 1975 and became a beloved community gem over the course of 50 years—until, all of a sudden, its contract was in question and we didn’t know if it would continue. It’s amazing how the community stepped up and fought to continue its legacy.
Today, the Center is renewed for another 25 years, has a fresh new brand identity, and has made some major updates, including a beautiful new Welcome Pavilion and turtle barn. But more than anything, it just feels like a breath of fresh air—a refreshed space with a renewed sense of energy and possibility.
So if you haven’t been in a while, I highly recommend visiting again. And just look at this picture I took of their bulletin board: kid-friendly camping at the Center? Yes, please!
Need to Know…
Nature Center at Greenburgh
99 Dromore Rd. Scarsdale, NY 10583 (map)
https://naturecentergb.org
For inquiries and questions, please email
info@naturecentergb.org or call 914-723-3470.