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They pollinate by transferring pollen from one flower to another as they feed on nectar. Here’s how it works step by step: Butterflies aren’t as efficient as bees when it comes to pollination because they have slender bodies and less surface area for pollen to stick to, but they still play an important role—especially for……

Raising butterflies is magical no matter the species — but there’s something truly special about the Monarch experience. 1. A Real Connection to Nature     •    Monarch caterpillars eat only milkweed, which means you get to raise them on a living, growing plant — not a cup of artificial diet (see the video below).     •    This gives you……

The monarch butterfly migration is one of the most remarkable natural phenomena in the world. Monarchs (Danaus plexippus) undertake a multi-generational migration spanning thousands of miles across North America. Their journey is unique because no single butterfly completes the entire round trip—rather, it takes four to five generations to complete the full cycle. The Migration……

LILESVILLE, N.C., April 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Whimsical Wings Farms, a leader in butterfly conservation and pollinator education, is proud to announce a breakthrough in plant shipping: a patented box designed to safely deliver one-gallon milkweed plants. Paired with the farm’s engaging Monarch Butterfly Lifecycle Kit, the innovation supports nationwide habitat restoration efforts and……

Spring is here, and that beautiful patch of clover in your yard? It’s not a weed — it’s a lifeline. Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators rely on blooming clover and wildflowers for food, especially early in the season. Did you know pollinators are dangerously close to extinction? Pesticides, habitat loss, and lack of food sources……

Artificial pollination is not replacing natural pollinators but rather supplementing them in situations where they are declining or insufficient. Natural pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and birds, play an irreplaceable role in ecosystems, supporting biodiversity and agricultural production. However, due to habitat destruction, pesticide use, climate change, and diseases, many pollinator populations are in decline.

Have you noticed fewer butterflies and bees in your garden lately? The decline in pollinators is becoming more apparent as urban sprawl and habitat loss continue to threaten their survival. These essential creatures, once abundant and vital to pollinating crops and gardens, are now struggling to find the host plants they depend on. In response,……

Butterflies taste with their feet! Their sense of taste is 200 times more powerful than a human being. Once the butterfly lands on the plant, it can immediately determine if it’s good to eat. It also helps them determine if the plant is suitable for their babies to hatch and grow.

It’s the time of year for Eastern Monarchs to migrate to Mexico! Want to help them on their journey? Plant milkweed in your garden for their long trip South, along with plants high in nectar to help fuel them for the journey. Instead of the typical fall plants like mums, try a variety high in……

Tune in Friday, February 25 to @PBSKIDS at 7pm ET to learn all about animal migration – and catch a special cameo appearance of a few Whimsical Wings Farms monarchs – with the premiere of all-new math and environmental adventures on the award-winning series, @Cyberchase! Whimsical Wings Farms worked closely with the talent and Executive……

“I see trees of green, Red roses too.I see them bloom, For me and youAnd I think to myself, What a wonderful world”– Lyrics to “A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong This song always makes me think of beautiful yards.  But a beautiful yard is in the eyes of the beholder.  Personally, I love my……

You hate mosquitos.  I hate mosquitos.  EVERYONE hates mosquitos. Because of this, millions of people use companies to help eradicate these unwanted pests.   But did you know that you’re killing more than just mosquitos?   You are killing all the good insects too, including our beloved pollinators. The wind – no matter how faint – can……

“The migration of the Monarch butterflies is one of the wonders of the world – we must save it for future generations.” Dr. Jane Goodall Early on in our creation of Whimsical Wings Farms, we made a commitment to do our part for the movement to save the Monarch butterfly. Their numbers have hovered just……

Our butterfly kit was featured in Country Living magazine! The Whimsical Wings kit was one of 8 entries for easy, at-home options for raising butterflies. We were the top-rated kit with Monarchs, and best pick for “plant included” options. https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/g32782691/best-butterfly-kits/ Being a small farm in our first years of development with this kit, the Country……

A decades-old trend in the classroom is to order a Painted Lady butterfly kit to teach students about the life cycle of the butterfly. We want teachers to re-think this lesson. Why not choose a Monarch Butterfly Kit instead? One reason may be that before the last few years, Monarch life cycle kits were not……