I don’t know everything about Monarch butterflies far from it, nor do I pretend I do, although each day I continue to learn through my teachings, experience, & from people that share their stories first hand with me. We are here to grow and learn together. I don’t think anyone really wants to listen to … Continue reading MAGIC HAPPENS
Be curious…… be YOU
It started with curiosity watching the life cycle of a Monarch butterfly with my young pre schoolers, the spark inside me ignited and my passion grew organically. I enjoyed taking photos of nature, whilst fully in the moment. I loved all the colourful flowers in my garden, also wildlife which were easy to capture on … Continue reading Be curious…… be YOU
Elephants and Monarchs
Today 12th August is world Elephant day, dedicated to the preservation and protection of the world's elephants. What better way to dress the Elephant up with some Monarch wings and celebrate such an awesome creature that seems to have graced this Earth for many years. World Elephant day is created each year to bring awareness … Continue reading Elephants and Monarchs
Media Clippings
Below are the many links to all the magazines, TV, and radio that The Butterfly Musketeers have featured in over the last few years. It's always so nice to read, my heart is full looking back at them all knowing the awareness of the Monarch Butterfly is spreading and inspiring so many people to help … Continue reading Media Clippings
Butterfly Goddess
I wanted a special Monarch Butterfly dress for a long time and I knew Jo Kidd was amazing, and I just had to wait for the right time for the dress to be designed and created and Jo didn't disappoint. August I finally got my new amazing Butterfly dress from Jo Kidd Couture, an amazingly … Continue reading Butterfly Goddess
Year of the Butterfly
I wrote this in January 2017, but I haven't been ready to publish it for some funny reason. But I now feel people will relate to this and may help them personally. I hope you enjoy reading it! I’ve heard that 2018 is the year of the butterfly. Personally, I feel human beings can live as … Continue reading Year of the Butterfly
The beautiful battered veteran
This beautiful old butterfly arrived in my garden in early March 2018. She spent at least 45 minutes in my garden before she eventually flew away. I watched her sucking deep down with her proboscis into the nectar in my zinnia flower. She loved it and couldn't get enough, she was not scared of me … Continue reading The beautiful battered veteran
Why I do what I do
My mission of protecting and raising awareness for the Monarch butterflies
Tauranga Bay – Monarch butterfly paradise in Northland.
Here in Tauranga Bay just 40 minutes north from Kerikeri in the Far North, I discovered one of the best spots in New Zealand for camping. Beautiful, clean, golden sandy beaches with amazing views of all the islands in the bay. Within minutes, I spotted about a hundred giant swan plants (Gomphocarpus physocarpus) as I’ve … Continue reading Tauranga Bay – Monarch butterfly paradise in Northland.
