Butterfly exploration

Grab your nets and be on the lookout for beautiful butterflies at Blue Heron Nature Center on April 4.

Staten Island is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. The Urban Rangers will lead you to the best viewing spots in the preserve. This trek focuses on butterflies, cabbage whites, viceroys and monarchs, which are just a few of the species found there.

Butterfly exploration on April 4 from 11 am to 1 pm. Free.

Blue Heron Nature Center [222 Poillon Ave. between Amboy Road and Hylan Boulevard; (718) 967–3542; www.nycgovparks.org]