Parker Lejeune, 3, of Iota looks at the painted ladies butterflies during a butterfly release Wednesday at the Jeff Davis Parish Library in Jennings. Children also enjoyed making wind up butterflies, butterfly masks and butterfly themed books, puzzles and snacks. (Doris Maricle / American Press)
Paizly LeBlanc, 6, of Mermentau and Gabrielle Weekly, 8, of Jennings color butterfly masks Wednesday during a butterfly release at the Jeff Davis Parish Library. Children released butterflies in Founders Park in downtown Jennings after enjoying an afternoon of butterfly-themed crafts, snacks and books. (Doris Maricle / American Press)
Jude Hannon, 10, of Jennings holds a butterfly on his finger as other children look on Wednesday during a butterfly release at Founders Park in Jennings hosted by the Jeff Davis Parish Library. Children also enjoyed making wind up butterflies, butterfly masks and butterfly themed books, puzzles and snacks. (Doris Maricle / American Press)
Jeanne Pousson, 5, of Jennings, releases a butterfly in Founders Park in Jennings on Wednesday during a butterfly release hosted by the Jeff Davis Parish Library. Children also enjoyed making wind up butterflies, butterfly masks and butterfly themed books, puzzles and snacks. (Doris Maricle / American Press)