This visit to Boulder’s neighbor, the Broomfield Butterfly Pavilion, offered more variety and more sheer numbers of butterflies than I’ve seen before. Papilio memnon may be a Chinese Windmill butterfly Zebra Longwing Butterfly, Heliconius charithonia Probiscus in profile on the Zebra Long Wing The proboscis on a butterfly serves as its feeding tube. It is […]

Boulder’s next-door neighbor, Broomfield, is home to the Butterfly Pavilion, and home to Rosie the Spider. Rosie (in a part played by several tarantulas in rotation to avoid tiring them out too much) is held by hundreds of people a day. She has done this for almost 30 years! Without anyone being bitten! Young Dean, […]

Every trip to the Butterfly Pavilion in neighboring Broomfield rewards us with a unique experience. This most recent visit presented the most butterflies I’ve seen so far in my many visits. It also offered butterflies intent on posing for the camera when they were not sitting on the flash hot shoe on the top of […]

  Sunset Point at Sunset                                         photo Lenny Lensworth Frieling Boulderites travel.  Summer and winter, North and South and all points in between. My rationalization for posting a sunset picture at sunrise is simple. Sunset in one place means it IS sunrise in another. I suppose that if you are a “flat earther” this presents some […]

Our great close neighbor the Butterfly Pavilion , just up the road from Boulder, offers us a gem of jungle in a world of winter. The normally uplifting and spectacular beauty of the butterflies and moths springs out even more this time of year. Pair Of Large Tree Nymphs, photo Lenny Lensworth Frieling My great […]

The Broomfield Butterfly Pavilion is a captivating destination for butterfly enthusiasts, conveniently located just a short drive from Boulder, Colorado. This unique pavilion offers a close-up exploration of the mesmerizing world of butterflies, with a particular emphasis on the enchanting Black Swallowtail. Situated within easy reach of Boulder, the pavilion provides a sanctuary for various […]

The Butterfly Pavilion in Broomfield, a short drive from Boulder, is an enchanting haven that showcases some of the world’s most beautiful and wonderful butterflies. This remarkable place is an exceptional destination for nature enthusiasts, families, and anyone seeking a unique and awe-inspiring experience. Nestled within a lush, climate-controlled environment, the Butterfly Pavilion is a […]

Holding a tarantula can be a fascinating and somewhat intimidating experience for many people. Tarantulas are one of the largest and most iconic spider species in the world, known for their imposing size and unique characteristics. Here are some intriguing facts about tarantulas and what it’s like to hold one. Tarantulas belong to the family […]

Saturday, September 19 Today is one of the rare $5 Days at the Butterfly and Insect Center, so you won’t want to miss out. The center features an array of various insects and other creatures for patrons to interact with and occasionally hold in their own hands! I will be missing out on holding a […]