Join us as we Spring into Conservation on April 26th with a vibrant after-hours celebration of invertebrates benefiting Butterfly Pavilion’s Ketambe Butterfly Project in Sumatra and other global conservation projects!

Friday, April 26

6:00 – 9:00 p.m. (VIP entry 5:30 p.m.)

$75 for General Tickets

$100 for VIP Tickets
(Includes a tour of our Wings of the Tropics butterfly conservatory)

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Embark on a captivating journey through the rainforests of Sumatra and learn about the crucial conservation efforts aimed at preserving endangered habitats, butterflies, the endangered Sumatran rhino, and other imperiled wildlife. It will be an inspirational night showcasing a captivating talk by Rudi Putra, an Indonesian conservationist and recipient of the Goldman Environmental Prize. Delight in a delectable Indonesian-inspired meal, venture into Butterfly Pavilion’s invertebrate exhibits after sunset, immerse yourself in a journey through Butterfly Pavilion's global conservation efforts through virtual reality, and discover opportunities to engage in local conservation initiatives right in your own backyard! Additionally, learn about Butterfly Pavilion's global conservation projects all over the world, from Tanzania to Mongolia.

Limited number of tickets are available for a VIP experience which includes a tour of our Wings of the Tropics butterfly conservatory with Rudi Putra, renown Indonesian conservationist and Butterfly Pavilion’s own lepidopterist, Shiran Hershcovich!

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Event Program

5:30 p.m. | VIP Tour of Wings of the Tropics Butterfly Conservatory

6:00 p.m. | Cocktail Hour | Traditional Indonesian Dance Performance by Arcinda Events at 6:15pm and 6:45pm

7:00 p.m. | Dinner and Program

Whether you're a seasoned invertebrate enthusiast or just beginning your journey into conservation, Butterfly Pavilion’s Spring Into Conservation Fundraiser is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the wonders of nature and contribute to a sustainable future. Join us in fostering a deeper appreciation for these tiny giants and collectively work with us towards a greener,
more resilient world.

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Keynote Speaker: Rudi Putra

Rudi Putra is a Senior Advisor of the Leuser Conservation Forum (FKL), a local NGO that manages more than 400 field staff to protect and restore the Leuser Ecosystem, a 2.6 million-hectare remaining forest in Northern Sumatra, Aceh, Indonesia. Rudi and his team are dismantling illegal palm oil plantations that are causing massive deforestation in the Leuser region and protecting the habitat of the Sumatran rhino, a species with only 80 individuals left in the world. Through this work, Rudi received the Future for Award in 2013 for his efforts to protect the Sumatran rhino, and in 2014, he received the Goldman Environmental Prize for his efforts to combat illegal logging, forest encroachment for palm oil production, and policies that open endangered ecosystems to mining and plantation industries. In 2019, Rudi was also selected as a National Geographic fellow and has dedicated 24 years to conserving the Leuser Ecosystem.

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More About the Ketambe Butterfly Project in Sumatra

The Indonesian Island of Sumatra holds some of the richest and most diverse tropical forests on the planet, giving shelter to many rare species. This is the last place on Earth where the Sumatran rhino, elephant, tiger, and orangutan all coexist. About 12 million hectares of forest on Sumatra have been cleared in the past 22 years, a loss of nearly 50%. This highlights the urgent need for sustainable wildlife-based economies that create development opportunities for local communities and promote coexistence with the natural environment.

Butterfly Pavilion and the conservation organization Wildlife Protection Solutions worked with FKL, an Indonesian conservation organization, to build a butterfly farm in Sumatra. The butterfly farm creates a sustainable source of butterflies to be used as powerful ambassador animals in educational exhibits around the world, as well as offer critical funding to conduct conservation efforts on the ground.

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Thank you to our Host Committee:

First Gentleman of Colorado Marlon Reis, Dave Johnson, Dave Weidner and Sue Thompson, Dr. Linda Nguyen, Julia Heil, Adam Gromko, Nathalie Brochu

Thank you to our Partners:

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