butterflies

In its third year, the event brings new themes, new lanterns and new interactives for guests

Some of the last remaining Karner Blue butterflies call west Michigan home and theDNR is trying to save their habitat this spring

Grand Rapids’ John Ball Zoo says the endangered butterflies it’s helped raise have taken flight into the wild. It’s part of the zoo’s effort to increase the insect’s population in Michigan.

State lawmakers are resuming a long-running debate over which insect should serve as Michigan’s official state butterfly

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service heading captive breeding program.

We talk to Steve LaWarre.

The annual event is considered the nation’s largest, temporary tropical butterfly exhibition held inside the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory. That's where butterflies from around the world take wing. From now through the end of April adults and children alike can take in the colors and special educational programming at the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden. Lena Meijer passed away earlier this year. WGVU spoke with David Hooker, Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park President and CEO.

Let's talk butterflies. The Karner Blue Butterfly is labeled endangered by the federal government. Local residents are pushing for this butterfly to be…