Butterfly Walk & Learn at Wolf Trap National Park, August 2

Photo: Sam Schaen – Monarch Butterfly

Sunday, August 2, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Free event

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Meet – In front of the Wolf Trap Filene Center Box Office
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts Vienna, VA

Join Dr. Elise Larsen at Wolf Trap National Park for our August 2nd Butterfly Walk and Learn!

Immerse yourself in the world of butterflies at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. Dr. Elise Larsen, ecologist and post-doctoral associate at the Ries Lab of Butterfly Informatics at Georgetown University, assisted by the Friends of Wolf Trap National Park and the Fairfax County Master Naturalists, will take you on a guided tour through the park’s native gardens and grounds to discover beautiful butterflies, including brightly colored brushfoots and soaring swallowtails. This relaxed stroll along walking paths will delight nature lovers, gardeners, and photographers of all ages. Learn about the local butterflies, tips for spotting and identifying some of the common butterflies of our region, and the plants they rely on. Learn how to help butterflies in your own backyard. Bring your camera and binoculars as we observe and admire butterflies around the Park.

Please Note: Participants will spend time on narrower paths and uneven ground as well as wide walkways. We recommend dressing appropriately for the weather and bringing a water bottle. The guided tour will be approximately 90 minutes.

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
• Meeting Point: In front of the Wolf Trap Filene Center Box Office
• Parking: Free parking available in the east or west lots as you enter Wolf Trap National Park.
• Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
• Heavy Rain: Event will be rescheduled

• Safety Notice: Participants are responsible for their own safety and well-being. By attending, you agree to accept any risks associated with outdoor activities and consent to having your photo/likeness used.

Tickets:

• Cost: Free
• Space: Limited
• Registration: Please RSVP only if you plan to attend. If your plans change, cancel your tickets so others can participate.

For more information and directions, visit: Wolf Trap National Park Visitor Information

We look forward to seeing you at this exciting and educational event!

www.butterflyinformatics.org

www.friendsofwolftrap.org

www.farifaxmasternaturalists.org