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

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

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