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This November 11th with St. Clair Butterfly Foundation...

Taking Flight - Annual Wings of Transformation

Admission:
0-2 yrs: Free
3-12 yrs: $8
Teens and Adults 13 yrs & up:  $12
Seniors (60 yrs+) and Military: $10
Tickets are available tax-free for purchase through the PayPal button below.
​(As this event is a joint fundraiser for both organizations, we ask that all guests pre-purchase tickets in order to attend, including garden members.)

Join us for a transformative day of workshops, talks, family activities, and a community art project. Together, we’ll foster a supportive environment for sharing experiences, insights, and hopes for the future.

Special Guests and Spotlight Announcement: Bestselling author of The Butterfly Garden, Chip St. Clair and Lisa St. Clair. Both founders of SCBF will be in attendance. Dive deep into their stories, their journey to healing, and the upcoming film release in Fall of 2024.

Exciting Opportunities: A special butterfly release! Win gift cards from local businesses supporting our mission! Immerse yourself into the event’s activities, purchase a raffle ticket and be part of the lucky draw. A listing & times of activities, story times, & crafts will be on the websites on October 10. Food and drink available for sale.

About the Sarasota Children's Garden: Where whimsy reigns, children and adults explore enchanted gardens, including Rainforests, Pirate Ships, Fairy Gardens, and more! Our mission: “Keeping Kids Connected To Nature For Generations To Come!”
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About St. Clair Butterfly Foundation: Pioneering expressive arts programs and trauma-informed training for educators. Transform adversity into advocacy and healing.

Join the Movement: sarasotachildrensgarden.com and
scbf.org

Schedule of Events:

Morning:
10-11am Visit the butterfly tattoo station!
10:15am Opening remarks with Chip and Lisa St. Clair
10:30am Come to a Fairy House Story at the Stage and then make your own fairy house in the garden. Each child will receive a sweet fairy gift to bring home.
11am Color your butterfly mask and listen to a story about butterflies, then join Ruth Frushour as she leads a release of monarch butterflies.
11:30am Hawaiian Hula performance - Join in and dance!
12pm Kids can plant wildflower seeds at the picnic table while raffle ticket winners are announced (must be present to win.)

Afternoon:
​1-2pm Visit the butterfly tattoo station!
1:15pm Opening remarks with Chip and Lisa St. Clair
1:30pm Hawaiian Hula performance - Join in and dance!
2pm Come to a Fairy House Story at the Stage and then make your own fairy house in the garden. Each child will receive a sweet fairy gift to bring home.
2:30pm Color your butterfly mask and listen to a story about butterflies, then join Ruth Frushour as she leads a release of monarch butterflies.
​3pm Kids can plant wildflower seeds at the picnic table while raffle ticket winners are announced (must be present to win.)

Tickets:

(Proof of purchase will be sent to email address registered with PayPal.)
Tickets for Morning Session
Tickets for Afternoon Session

Become a sponsor today!

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​Emerald Glasswing Benefactor - $5,000+

The pinnacle of transformative support.​
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​Sapphire Morpho Patron - $2,500+

​Champion the cause with grace and impact. ​
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Ruby Peacock Advocate - $1,000+

​Illuminate our mission with your vital support. ​
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Pearl Monarch Supporter - $500+

​Every wingbeat creates ripples of change.​
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Garnet Swallowtail Contributor - $250+

​Strengthening our journey with every step. ​
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Amethyst Admiral Ally - $100+

​Essential seeds that cultivate growth.​
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Materials for download:
taking_flight_flyer.pdf
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taking_flight_sponsorship_packages.pdf
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donation_request_form.pdf
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ADMISSION FEES:
​0-2 Yrs.
3-12 Yrs.
Teens-Adults
60+Seniors
Free
$6+tax
$10+tax
$9+tax
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​HOURS OF OPERATION:

Days: Tuesday -  Sunday
​10am -  4pm
Closed on Mondays


1670 10th Way
Sarasota, Fl. 34236
941.330.1711

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