Protecting & raising awareness for the Monarch butterfly, through interactive educational talks within schools. Monarch Butterflies are the doorway to nature & connection with the magical world.
Posted on 11 Aug 2019 by thebutterflymusketeers
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 thats seems to have graced this Earth for many…
Category: Conservation, Monarch Stories
Posted on 12 Feb 2019 by thebutterflymusketeers
Totally proud of my children Lola 8 & Lucas 10 who appeared on New Zealandβs top rating children’s TV Show called Fanimals on TV2. Looks like I can retire and let them share the awareness and importance of the monarch butterflies from now on. ππΌπ
Category: Monarch Stories
Posted on 29 Oct 2018 by thebutterflymusketeers
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…
Category: Conservation, Monarch Stories
Posted on 3 Feb 2018 by thebutterflymusketeers
My mission of protecting and raising awareness for the Monarch butterflies
Category: Monarch Stories
Posted on 23 Oct 2017 by thebutterflymusketeers
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…
Category: Conservation, Monarch Stories
Posted on 24 May 2017 by thebutterflymusketeers
The overwintering stage in New Zealand starts in April or May. This is when swarms of Monarch butterflies form regularly to overwinter at places around the country.
Category: Conservation, Monarch Stories
Posted on 26 Nov 2016 by thebutterflymusketeers
The Butterfly Musketeers first started going around schools in November 2016. I didn’t realise until now what a fantastic job I’ve got. I never knew how much I’d love going into classrooms talking about the wonderful Monarch Butterflies, raise awareness and educate the children…
Category: Monarch Stories, School Visits
Posted on 18 Oct 2016 by thebutterflymusketeers
I’m Maria Romero. This passion for Monarch butterflies started back in 2010, just before the devastating earthquake in Christchurch. I remember discovering my first swan plants at a Playcentre I went to with my children. There was a science table with eggs and caterpillars on the plant.
Category: Monarch Stories