Visitors to the Farm can view native butterfly species in a hands-on environment. Guests can observe the phases of a butterfly’s life cycle, examine the insect’s anatomical features and identify specific host plants for larvae.

The Butterfly House is open to groups in the spring and summer by appointment only and open to the public on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-2pm - June through August.

Family Program

Walk into a local butterfly habitat and be surrounded by our beautiful flying friends and their favorite plants. See different species up close and personal and one may even take a rest on your head. Come learn more about these beneficial insects and how you can attract them to your own backyard!

$2 donation per person requested

OPEN June - August: (Beginning Tuesday June 19th)
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-2pm
Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-2pm

The Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Ave. Yaphank NY
Call 631-852-4600 with questions and to inquire about other open dates.