Free School Talks within Christchurch Supported by Hugo Charitable Trust

I am delighted to announce that The Butterfly Musketeers have been given a generous donation from Hugo Charitable Trust which enables The Butterfly Musketeers to continue visiting schools in Christchurch. They will share their butterfly programme and educate the next generation of passionate children who will in turn connect to nature and care for our … Continue reading Free School Talks within Christchurch Supported by Hugo Charitable Trust

Paper Wasps & Other predators that harm our Monarch Caterpillars

Wasps are one of the major reasons why monarch butterflies are declining in New Zealand. I feel I need to talk more about these dreadful predators more at my talks which has been one of my focuses. As many people don't understand why their precious caterpillars go missing. Paper wasps, are similar to German and Common … Continue reading Paper Wasps & Other predators that harm our Monarch Caterpillars

Rāwhiti Domain Nature playground butterfly park

The Butterfly Musketeers are ecstatic to announce that Guardians of Rāwhiti Domain, New Brighton has received the green light this week under a $580,000 grant from the government’s Shovel Ready Projects. The money will be for a nature playground and butterfly park. The Butterfly Musketeers has been a spokesperson on behalf of the Monarchs for … Continue reading Rāwhiti Domain Nature playground butterfly park

How Raising Monarch Butterflies promotes healthy Well-being

How many of you would love to go on a retreat each year that promotes well-being, inner peace, and gain new knowledge? Well, how about creating a beautiful garden with bright colourful flowers, and of course, you have plenty of Swan Plants for the caterpillars... that would do as much to your positive well-being as … Continue reading How Raising Monarch Butterflies promotes healthy Well-being