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
Worldwide & National Live Butterfly Talk Via Zoom
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
Finding joy within nature during Lockdown
Kia Ora, friends and whānau! Have you noticed the sound of the bird song becoming louder during a lockdown? Has it been always that loud, or perhaps you haven't had the time to listen and be fully aware of what's happening around you, whilst leading a busy life? Another reason why you can hear the birds is … Continue reading Finding joy within nature during Lockdown
Christchurch Civic Award recipient for services to environmental education
Tena koutou, I am honoured & humbled to be a recipient of the beautiful Civic Award for services to Environment & Education, for the work that I do on behalf of the Monarch Butterflies here in New Zealand. The Christchurch Civic Award is a pretty major recognition to receive, past winners are people that have … Continue reading Christchurch Civic Award recipient for services to environmental education
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
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
Giant Swan Plant Sale
I love Kahikatea Common our first event was Butterflies and Pizza, and this one was Swan Plants and Roller Skates, where anything goes. I got reminded that my community event “giant swan plant sale/roller disco which would be run by kids to raise money for their various causes randomly came to me in the shower … Continue reading Giant Swan Plant Sale
F.A.Q & Helpful Tips
Everything you need to know about Aphids. https://videopress.com/v/Kty0fyQa?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true What happens when I run out of Swan Plants? Buy more or simply before you start raising monarchs, make sure you have a sufficient amount of plants ready. You can never have enough, the key is to cover your seedlings and your plants that you have purchased and … Continue reading F.A.Q & Helpful Tips
