# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Raising Caterpillars
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:30 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Learn how to raise native caterpillars to butterflies from your very own home! 

With the help of Alamo Area Master Naturalist Derrick Mims, participants are provided the knowledge and materials to support butterflies throughout their entire life cycle. Caterpillar Kit supplies are limited to the first 10 participants (one per household), all participants will receive a growing container and host plant (food) for the caterpillar. There will also be pollinator seeds for all that attend. 

First 10 people will receive a grow tent and host plant

This is a program presented by the Butterfly Learning Center, a chapter project of the Alamo Area Master Naturalists.

**This program is free. Donations are welcomed.**
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-antonio/raising-caterpillars/200029777070831
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 248

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: San Antonio
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Phil Hardberger Park Ecology Center
- **lat**: 29.552991309338
- **long**: -98.529162547301
- **full address**: Phil Hardberger Park Ecology Center, 8400 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78231-1900, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Raising Caterpillars being held?
  - **A:** Raising Caterpillars takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:30 am at Phil Hardberger Park Ecology Center, 8400 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78231-1900, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Raising Caterpillars?
  - **A:** Raising Caterpillars is organized by Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Raising Caterpillars is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Antonio, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 240+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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