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Butterflies of Cape Cod

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Butterflies of Cape Cod

Butterflies of Cape Cod (BoCC) is an organization focused on encouraging people to create sustainable, pollinator-friendly backyards.

We hope to inspire individuals and other organizations to promote pollinators and local wildlife through the use of native plants and decreasing the activities that are harmful to local pollinator species (such as the use of herbicides and insecticides). At present, we have a small, but charming, outdoor backyard-inspired habitat featuring native butterflies and plants that we hope will get you curious about what you can do with your own backyard. Our admission fee and gift store are contributing to our fund to turn our organization into a nonprofit which will allow us to expand our activities.

10/12/2026

As the weather cools down, our live butterfly habitat has wrapped up for the season—but the fun doesn't stop there!
🦋✨Our Gift Shop is OPEN for fall! Every off-season purchase helps directly support our habitat and care for next year's butterflies. Drop by to browse, say hello, and chat with us about creating pollinator-friendly backyards in your own garden!
🛍️🌿⏰ Fall 2026 Hours:
Thursday – Saturday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Find Us: 26 Herring Pond Rd, Bourne, MA 02532 (just off the scenic highway) We can't wait to see you! 💛

09/30/2026

⏰ The final countdown of the season is on! 🦋Our live butterfly habitat will officially be open for the 2026 season through this Saturday, October 3rd. If you want one last chance to experience the magic, flutter on by before we close our doors for the winter! Here is everything you need to plan your visit:📅 Dates: Open daily through Saturday, October 3rd ⏰ Hours: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM 📍 Location: 26 Herring Pond Rd, Bourne, MA 02532 (just off the scenic highway) 🎟️ Admission: Adults: $10 | Children (12 & under): $8 | Seniors (62 & up): $8 Weather Policy: As a reminder, our open-air habitat closes during rain for the safety of our butterflies and guests, but our Gift Shop will remain open! Thank you so much to everyone who visited, supported, and shared our love for these incredible creatures this year. We can't wait to see you this week for one final hurrah! 💛🌿

09/25/2026

🚨 WEATHER UPDATE: Temporary Closure Notice 🚨

Due to the incoming severe storm system, Butterflies of Cape Cod (including our outdoor habitat and gift shop) will be temporarily closed starting this Friday through Monday.

Our top priority is keeping our staff, visitors, and fragile butterflies safe while heavy winds and rain pass through the area.

Closure Period: Friday through Monday.

Reopening: We plan to reopen as soon as the weather clears up and it is safe to do so! Please keep an eye on our page for further updates.

Stay safe, dry, and weather-aware this weekend, everyone. We look forward to welcoming you back into the sunshine very soon! 🦋☔️

09/18/2026

Who says insects can’t be cuddly? 🐛✨

Our new Mini Squishable insect plushies have officially arrived in the gift shop, and they’re already making themselves right at home in our mesh butterfly habitats!

These ultra-soft friends are all inspired by real-world bugs and pollinators—from fuzzy woolly bears and bees to colorful moths and caterpillars.

They are insanely squishy, ridiculously cute, and ready for adoption!

🛍️ Warning: They’re moving fast! Stop by the gift shop this week to grab your favorite before they fly off the shelves.
Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! 👇

09/17/2026

Shh... don't wake them! 😴🐝

While we usually think of bees buzzing frantically from flower to flower all day, male long-horned bees and bumblebees have a pretty cozy nighttime routine. As the sun goes down, they tuck themselves right into goldenrod blossoms—turning dense, upright flower clusters into the ultimate natural sleeping bag to stay safe from wind and rain.

Even better? They wake up right on top of breakfast, surrounded by a built-in buffet of nectar and pollen as soon as the morning sun warms them up! ☀️☕

There is still plenty of time to explore our open-air habitat before we close for the season at the end of September. Check out the end slide for all our September visitor hours, pricing, and location details, and come see us soon! 🦋💛

📍 Butterflies of Cape Cod

26 Herring Pond Rd, Bourne, MA

Open daily through September, 10 am – 4 pm

09/10/2026

Happy Monarch Month! 🦋🧡
Did you know September marks the kickoff of one of nature's most astonishing events—the monarch migration? As these magnificent travelers prepare for their long flight south, come celebrate with us! Our live butterfly habitat is open 7 days a week through September 30th (10 AM – 4 PM), filled with beautiful monarchs and more. Drop by and experience the wonder before the month is out! 🌿✨

08/17/2026

Plant Spotlight: Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) 🌼✨

Looking for a native plant that brings vibrant summer color and draws a crowd? Partridge Pea is always a huge favorite for visitors walking through our garden area!

Standing about 2 feet high, this beautiful self-seeding annual is part of the pea family and native to most of the East Coast. Here’s why bees, pollinators, and gardeners alike fall in love with it:

🌸 Show-Stopping Bloom & Foliage: Features bright yellow summer flowers paired with uniquely detailed, fern-like foliage.
🍼 Host Plant: Serves as a crucial host plant for caterpillars of sulphur butterflies and the Eastern Tailed-Blue!
🐝 Pollinator Magnet: Packed with nectar that native bees and local pollinators can't resist.
🐦 Fall & Winter Wildlife Food: Its seed pods provide high-protein nutrition for wild birds straight into the cooler months.

Have you spotted sulphurs or Eastern Tailed-Blues fluttering around Partridge Pea this season? Let us know in the comments! 👇

📍 Visit Us: 26 Herring Pond Rd, Bourne, MA

⏰ August Hours: Daily from 10 AM to 4 PM

🎟️ Admission: Adults $10 | Children (12 & under) $8 | Seniors (62+) $8

🌧️ Weather Note: Our open-air habitat closes during rain for butterfly safety, but our Gift Shop remains OPEN!

08/16/2026

Behind the Scenes: All Hands on Deck! 💦🦋

Keeping our open-air habitat pristine and cool during peak August heat takes a full team effort—and a lot of water!

From spraying down the mesh screens to keep temperatures comfy and clean, to making sure our native nectar plants stay hydrated, garden maintenance is a daily family affair around here.*

A huge thank you to our hardworking "assistant habitat managers" who help keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes! 👦✨

What summer chores are your family tackling this weekend? Tell us below! 👇

📍 Visit Us: 26 Herring Pond Rd, Bourne, MA

⏰ August Hours: Daily from 10 AM to 4 PM

🎟️ Admission: Adults $10 | Children (12 & under) $8 | Seniors (62+) $8

🌧️ Weather Note: Our open-air habitat closes during rain for butterfly safety, but our Gift Shop remains OPEN!

*Not really. Ann does most of the work around here.

08/14/2026

When You Plant Natives, Your Garden Comes Alive! 🌿🦋

Talk about a bustling nectar station! Watch closely as a magnificent Giant Swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes) stops in to feed, accompanied by a Cabbage White fluttering through. And if you keep your eyes peeled near the end... a hummingbird drops in to join the fun! 🐦✨

When you incorporate native host and nectar plants into your landscape, your yard becomes a vital pit stop for all kinds of local pollinators.

Did you catch the hummingbird on your first watch? Let us know in the comments! 👇

📍 Visit Us: 26 Herring Pond Rd, Bourne, MA

⏰ August Hours: Daily from 10 AM to 4 PM

🎟️ Admission: Adults $10 | Children (12 & under) $8 | Seniors (62+) $8

🌧️ Weather Note: Our open-air habitat closes during rain for butterfly safety, but our Gift Shop remains OPEN!

08/12/2026

Backyard Ecology: Host Plants vs. Nectar Plants 🌿🦋

Want to transform your yard into a true butterfly sanctuary? It takes more than just pretty flowers! To build a habitat that supports butterflies through their whole life cycle, you need both Nectar Plants and Host Plants.

Swipe through to see how they work together! ➡️

⛽ Nectar Plants = Fuel Stations: Adult butterflies rely on nectar from a variety of blooms for quick energy to fly and pollinate.

🍼 Host Plants = Nurseries: Female butterflies lay eggs specifically on host plants so hungry caterpillars have the exact native leaves they need to grow and chrysalize!

When you plant both, you aren't just feeding visiting butterflies—you're raising the next generation!

What host or nectar plants are currently growing in your garden? Tell us in the comments below! 👇

📍 Visit Us: 26 Herring Pond Rd, Bourne, MA

⏰ August Hours: Daily from 10 AM to 4 PM

🎟️ Admission: Adults $10 | Children (12 & under) $8 | Seniors (62+) $8

🌧️ Weather Note: Our open-air habitat closes during rain for butterfly safety, but our Gift Shop remains OPEN!

Address

Bourne, MA

Opening Hours

Thursday	12pm - 6pm
Friday	12pm - 6pm
Saturday	12pm - 6pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17744139310

Website

http://www.butterfliesofcapecod.com/

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