After many requests, I am now available face to face via Zoom into your schools & homes. With uncertain times, travelling around the country with restrictions changing it is slightly difficult, and I miss sharing my knowledge and seeing you all. I still feel that I have an important message to spread on behalf of … Continue reading Worldwide & National Live Butterfly Talk Via Zoom
Monarchs are the doorway to nature
There is much debate as to why I support a non-native butterfly. Instead of focusing on native butterflies rather than a butterfly that arrived in New Zealand by its own free will. From my experience and witnessing other people raising Monarchs, I believe Monarchs are the doorway to the world of magic within nature and to … Continue reading Monarchs are the doorway to nature
Swan Plants & Toxicity
Asclepias Swan Plant Botanical Name: Asclepias physocarpa/Gomphocarpus physocarpa The Swan Plant is loved by many Kiwis, as it's the host plant of the Monarch Caterpillar, which lives on the plant for approximately 2 weeks eating as many leaves as possible, before transforming into a beautiful Monarch Butterfly. I have come across many ECE educators who … Continue reading Swan Plants & Toxicity
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New book: An Educational Guide on Monarch butterflies
