20 Butterfly-Themed Crafts and Activities for Kids This Summer
Looking for creative ways to keep your kids learning and having fun this summer? Whether you’re raising butterflies at home or just love nature, these butterfly-themed crafts and activities are perfect for little hands and curious minds! At Whimsical Wings Farms, we believe that learning about butterflies should be hands-on, imaginative, and joyful. That’s why……
Make This Summer One to Remember—with Wings, Wonder, and a Whole Lot of Wow
As a parent, you’re always on the lookout for something magical—something that sparks your child’s curiosity, pulls them away from screens, and brings you closer together. This summer, we invite you to share one of nature’s most beautiful miracles: the transformation of a Monarch butterfly. Our Monarch Butterfly Rearing Kit isn’t just a science project. It’s a……
The Best Monarch Butterfly Kit: How Whimsical Wings Stacks Up Against the Competition
Why Choosing the Right Monarch Butterfly Kit Matters If you’re an educator, homeschool parent, or conservation enthusiast looking to raise Monarch butterflies, you’ve likely stumbled across a variety of kit options online. But not all Monarch butterfly kits are created equal. At Whimsical Wings Farms, we believe science should be hands-on, native, and rooted in conservation.……
Ever Wonder How Butterflies Pollinate?
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……
Why Choose Monarchs Over Painted Ladies?
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 Amazing Monarch Migration
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……
Whimsical Wings Farms Unveils Patented Shipping Box for Live Milkweed Plants and Monarch Butterfly Lifecycle Kit
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: Why That Patch of Clover in Your Yard Could Save the Bees
As spring blooms, many of us are eager to tidy up our lawns. But before you mow down that lush patch of clover or reach for weed killer, here’s something important to consider: That clover isn’t a weed — it’s a lifeline. Pollinators Are in Trouble — Your Lawn Can Help Pollinators like bees, butterflies,……
Artificial Pollination
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.
Where Have All the Butterflies Gone?
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,……
Drink Up! Butterflies Taste with their Feet!
Help Eastern Monarch Butterflies Migrate South This Fall
Each autumn, Eastern Monarch butterflies embark on an incredible journey – migrating thousands of miles from North America to their wintering grounds in the mountains of central Mexico. But did you know these iconic butterflies need your help to make the trip? Monarchs Need Milkweed and Nectar-Rich Plants to Survive As summer fades, it becomes……
Whimsical Wings on PBS Kids
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……
A Wonderful World (and Yard)
Don’t Spray for Mosquitos
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……
Becoming Part of the Monarch Movement
“The migration of the Monarch butterflies is one of the wonders of the world – we must save it for future generations.” Dr. Jane Goodall From the beginning of Whimsical Wings Farms, we made a heartfelt commitment to support the movement to save the Monarch butterfly. For years, their population has hovered just above endangered……
A Milestone Moment – Featured in Country Living!
We’re thrilled to share that Whimsical Wings Farms was featured in Country Living magazine! Our Butterfly Life Cycle Kit was highlighted as one of eight easy, at-home butterfly-raising kits—and we were honored to be the top-rated option for Monarch butterflies, as well as the best pick for “plant included” kits. 🦋 Read the full article……
Butterfly Classroom Activity…It’s time to Re-Think this Lesson
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……
New! Free Monarch Curriculum for Classrooms (K–5)
If you’re looking for the best butterfly kit with live caterpillars and real educational value — look no further. At Whimsical Wings Farms, we don’t just raise butterflies. We raise awareness, inspire curiosity, and connect students to one of nature’s most incredible migrations. Today, we’re excited to announce a new resource for teachers everywhere: Our free, downloadable……