32 – Entomology Experience: A Visit in the Reiman Gardens Butterfly Lab
At a Glance
Time
One week:
Thursday, April 9, 2026
9 – 10:30 a.m. CT
Cost
$25.00
Location
Online with Zoom
Class limit: None
Course Description
Step behind the scenes for a virtual tour of the Butterfly Lab at Reiman Gardens. Learn how our team cares for live butterflies from around the world, from receiving and unpacking shipments to preparing them for public display. Along the way, meet some of our fascinating invertebrate residents – including tropical insects and giant arachnids – and hear the surprising stories behind their lives in the lab.
Instructor
Nathan Brockman graduated from Iowa State University with a BS in entomology. He was employed by the ISU Insect Zoo for seven years – three years as a Rearing Specialist. For the past 23 years, he has served as Butterfly Wing Curator and Director of Entomology at Reiman Gardens. He is known internationally for his work with butterflies and other insects.