Name: The Caterpillar Lab!
Start: 2026-08-15T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-16T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Bedrock Gardens

The Caterpillar Lab!

​Friends of Bedrock Gardens is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, doing business as Bedrock Gardens. Bedrock Gardens is a dynamic, 30-acre public garden and cultural center that integrates unusual botanical specimens and unique sculpture into an inspiring landscape journey.  Weekly events and educational programming for children and adults celebrate gardening, nature, art, craft and wellness, while building a strong sense of community. Described by the Boston Globe as "one of the most beautiful and intriguing landscapes in New Hampshire," our mission is to sustain and enhance Bedrock Gardens as a premier garden of the region. Learn more about Bedrock Gardens at bedrockgardens.org.

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Bring the whole family to Bedrock Gardens and see live caterpillar displays!

<h4>Overview</h4>A perennial family favorite! Bring the whole family to Bedrock Gardens and see live caterpillar displays, and learn how The Caterpillar Lab cares for these beautiful, fascinating insects. Find out what they eat, how they metamorphosize, and how they defend themselves in the wild. See living caterpillars of all shapes and sizes under a microscope, and find out which ones might live in your own backyard! Great for all ages, and perfect for families and nature lovers.About the Caterpillar Lab Founded by Samuel Jaffe in 2015, The Caterpillar Lab fosters greater appreciation and care for the complexity and beauty of our local natural history through live caterpillar educational programs, research initiatives, and photography and film projects. They believe that an increased awareness of one’s local environment is the foundation on which healthy and responsible attitudes towards the broader natural systems of this world is built. Join a Caterpillar Hunt through the Gardens Arrive later in the day, and join The Caterpillar Lab Director Sam Jaffe on a walk-through Bedrock Gardens looking for native caterpillars and other insects. These special walks will be held from 2-3PM on both days, August 15 and 16. The walk is appropriate for naturalists, gardeners and explorers both young and old. Best for children ages 8 and up. The walk is free with admission, and is limited to 20 participants. Tickets to the Caterpillar Lab No pre-registration is needed. This event is included with admission which is free for members and $15 for the public. Children ages 12 and under always get into Bedrock Gardens for free.

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