Photo gallery: Butterfly Festival // Show Me Mizzou // University of Missouri

Photo gallery: Butterfly Festival

UM Extension celebrated the beauty of butterflies at the annual Butterly Festival.

June 24, 2025
Contact: Janese Heavin, heavinj@missouri.edu
Photos by Abbie Lankitus

Families, volunteers and community members recently gathered at Jefferson Farm and Garden Extension and Education Center to explore the world of butterflies. Hosted by University of Missouri Extension, the 8^th Annual Butterfly Festival featured native species, craft booths and family-friendly learning activities. Scroll for photos from the event.

Woman takes a photo of butterfly on flower

Person paints a butterfly on child's arm

Children reach for materials at craft booth

Child strings beads together at craft booth

Child holds up craft butterfly at Butterfly Festival

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