Kids Can Catch Butterflies at Ballard Park Thursday

Ballard Park has a quarry meadow and in it, dragonflies, butterflies and other beautiful flying bugs come to visit in the summer.

On Thursday, children can get a first-hand and close-up look at some of these flying friends during a workshop hosted by Friends of Ballard Park.

The workshop is suited for children 6 to 12, but younger and older siblings can come along too. The cost is $5 per child.

Adults are free and encouraged to attend.

Children will also have the chance to make their own terrarium.

The workshop runs from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 16.

Meet at the Hazard Road entrance (use 1 Oceans Heights Road if you need GPS directions). Rain date is the following Monday. Pre-registration is recommended. Call 401-619-3377 or e-mail education@ballardpark.org to register or for more information.