Bees For Elephants: Bee Fencing Project
Installing beehive fences in Tanzania to reduce human-elephant conflict while supporting bee populations and local livelihoods.
Conservation Projects
From the prairies of Colorado to the rainforests of Ecuador, Butterfly Pavilion leads hands-on conservation projects that protect invertebrates and the ecosystems they sustain. Explore our work across the globe and in our own backyard.
Butterfly Conservatory Longevity Study
Studying butterfly lifespan and welfare in conservatory settings to improve care standards across zoological institutions.
Colorado Butterfly Monitoring Network
A statewide citizen science network tracking butterfly populations to inform pollinator conservation strategies.
Colorado Invertebrate Surveys
Partnering with the Bureau of Land Management to survey invertebrate diversity on public lands for informed land management decisions.
Firefly Lifecycle Project
Studying the lifecycle and breeding ecology of Colorado firefly species to support population recovery and conservation efforts.
Florida Reef Tract Rescue Project
Housing and caring for rescued coral species from Florida's reef tract to preserve genetic diversity during the stony coral tissue loss disease crisis.
Ketambe Butterfly Project
Butterfly Pavilion, Wildlife Protection Solutions (WPS) and the Forum Konservasi Leuser (FKL) have collaborated to create the Ketambe Butterfly Project – a visionary effort to sell butterflies to protect Sumatra's biodiversity while empowering local communities.
Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve
Butterfly Pavilion, in collaboration with the Government of Mexico and local community partners, has completed a historic reforestation project, Preservation of Critical Overwintering Habitat for the Migratory Monarch Butterfly in Central Mexico, to restore the wintering habitat of the migratory Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus).
Mongolia Butterfly Conservation
Conducting field research on butterfly species diversity in Mongolia's steppe ecosystems to establish baseline conservation data.
Stingless Bee Conservation in Ecuador
Protecting Pollinators, Forests, and Indigenous Knowledge in the Amazon Butterfly Pavilion is partnering with Waorani and Kichwa First Nation communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon, alongside local collaborators to protect stingless bees.
Tarantula Breeding and Rearing
Maintaining sustainable captive tarantula populations through managed breeding programs and husbandry research.
Tarantula Ecology Project
Researching the ecology, migration patterns, and population dynamics of Colorado's native tarantula species.
Urban Prairies Project
Restoring native prairie habitat in urban areas to support pollinator populations and increase ecosystem resilience.
Community Science Volunteers
Conservation is in your hands. Join Butterfly Pavilion’s Community Science projects and help monitor butterflies, restore urban prairies, and protect the tiny giants that support Colorado’s ecosystems. Whether you’re exploring the outdoors solo or with friends and family, you’ll be part of a fun, hands-on effort that directly contributes to real scientific research and local conservation.
Community science depends on people like you. By volunteering, you’ll help collect valuable data, restore habitats, and support wildlife across Colorado—all while connecting with nature and your community. With a variety of projects to choose from, you can find an experience that matches your interests, whether that’s getting your hands dirty in the field or observing species along local trails.
Pollinator District Consultation Services
Butterfly Pavilion provides consulting services to help organizations create and enhance habitats for pollinators. With pollinator populations declining due to habitat loss, pollution, and disease, their Pollinator District model supports communities in integrating conservation into development and daily operations, engaging people who live, work, and gather in these spaces to connect with and protect these essential species.
Their team offers end-to-end support, from initial planning through long-term maintenance and certification. Services include community education, habitat design and installation, restoration, training, and collaboration with landscape professionals, delivering customized solutions that demonstrate a clear commitment to pollinator conservation.
