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An essential guide to rearing butterflies and moths in a butterfly-friendly garden. This outstanding guidebook is for butterfly lovers and gardeners who not only want to create a butterfly-friendly garden, but also want to support butterflies and moths in order to maintain healthy populations. This second edition is updated with new information and 10 new butterfly and moth species to raise and enjoy. Author Brenda Dziedzic noticed that there were far fewer butterflies around today than she...

¡Monarca Ven! Juega Conmigo (the spanish version of Monarch Come Play with Me), by Ba Rea, uses large, detailed illustrations and the inquiries of a young girl to present a monarch caterpillar’s metamorphosis from egg through caterpillar and chrysalis to butterfly for a pre-k through 3rd grade audience. An informational text at the end of the book introduces readers to monarch science through Fred and Norah Urquhart’s discovery—with the help of many citizen scientists—of the...

Milkweed, Monarchs and More: A Field Guide to the Invertebrate Community in the Milkweed Patch (Field version, 2nd Edition) This 4.75" x 7" full-color field guide covers the diverse natural community that thrives on milkweed. We invite you to explore milkweed patches for a fascinating glimpse into the complex interdependence of life on our planet. Milkweed, Monarchs and More has found its way into classrooms, homes, and nature centers – it is a wonderful resource for monarch enthusiasts of all...

Great for raising caterpillars, our 30" x 40" zippered sleeves are made from the same parasitoid-resistant black netting (offers superior visibility versus light-colored netting) as our pop-up habitats. Sleeves open with two head-to-head zippers and also feature an 18" zipper on the side for easy access. This is an ideal solution for enclosing large branches or an entire plant – just slide the sleeve into position and zipper tight against the plant. Zip ties or string may be used at either or...

Great for raising caterpillars and emerging butterflies, our large (24" x 24" x 36") pop-up habitat is made of parasitoid-resistant black netting (offers superior visibility versus light-colored netting) and has an elasticized zipper covering. This habitat can be used in horizontal or vertical orientation. Pop-up habitats can be washed/sanitized by hand and collapse for convenient storage. If you need a more compact enclosure, please see our Medium Pop-up Habitat. ...

Great for raising caterpillars and emerging butterflies, our medium (12" x 12" x 24") pop-up habitat is made of parasitoid-resistant black netting (offers superior visibility versus light-colored netting) and has an elasticized zipper covering. This habitat can be used in horizontal or vertical orientation. Pop-up habitats can be washed/sanitized by hand and collapse for convenient storage. If you need a larger enclosure, please see our Large Pop-up Habitat. ...

An economical and reliable net for general and student use. Nets feature a 24-inch diamond-embossed aluminum handle with foam grip, a 12-inch diameter net ring (stiff galvanized steel) and a 30-inch deep white micromesh net bag – perfect for carefully catching monarchs and other flying insects. Made in the USA.

Create a Healthy Habitat to Sustain North America's Most Beloved ButterflyThe plight of the monarch butterfly has captured public attention and sparked widespread interest in helping to save their dwindling populations. In this in-depth portrait of the monarch butterfly—covering its life cycle, its remarkable relationship with milkweed, its extraordinary migration, and the threats it now faces due to habitat loss and climate change—detailed instructions on how to design and create...

Monarchs are a favorite and familiar North American butterfly, and their incredible annual migration has captured the popular imagination for generations. As populations of monarchs decline dramatically due to habitat loss and climate change, interest in and enthusiasm for protecting these beloved pollinators has skyrocketed. With easy-to-read text and colorful, engaging illustrations, Monarch Butterflies presents young readers with rich, detailed information about the monarchs’ life cycle,...

"Told with a writer’s eye for detail and a biologist's sensitivity to the fragile nature of the systems that support wildlife and humans . . . a keen observer of the human condition, Sara draws attention to some of the patterns in our society that are in conflict with the greater good. Her narrative is an important wake-up call for the need to stay connected to nature." —Dr. Orley Taylor, director of Monarch Watch Outdoor educator and field researcher Sara Dykman made history when she became...

Sold in packs of 100Brochure measures 8.5"x14"Double sided, full color printing

Not long ago, monarchs numbered in the billions, but in the last 20 years their population has dropped by 90%, due to habitat loss from pesticides, GMO farming practices, development and other human activity. An estimated one million acres of habitat are lost each year.But today, an army of citizen-scientists, students and gardeners is engaged in restoring this beloved pollinator’s habitat – the wildflowers and milkweed and feeding corridors – so that one of nature’s most beautiful creatures...