Hands-On Butterfly Farm Tours in North Carolina
An unforgettable experience for schools, homeschoolers, and nature-loving families!
Bring science to life with a magical, hands-on butterfly tour at Whimsical Wings Farms in Lilesville, NC. Perfect for school field trips, homeschool groups, and curious young minds, our butterfly farm tours let children step into the world of Monarchs, pollinator plants, and real conservation work.
What to Expect on Your Butterfly Farm Tour
– Explore our live butterfly flight house and meet Monarchs up close
– Witness the full butterfly lifecycle from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly
– Visit our pollinator habitat garden filled with blooming nectar plants and native milkweed
– Play interactive games like the Pollinator Scavenger Hunt and the Monarch Migration Challenge
– Engage in outdoor learning aligned with NC curriculum standards for science (NCSS)
Perfect for These Groups:
– Public & private schools (grades K–5)
– Homeschool co-ops
– Summer camps & youth groups
– Scout troops & 4-H clubs
– Families looking for a unique outdoor experience
Tour Pricing
– $6 per student
– Teachers, assistants, and group leaders attend free
– Custom packages available for large groups or multi-class bookings
Booking a Tour is Easy
Ready to give your students a real-world science adventure?
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Or email us at help@whimsicalwingsfarms.com
Why Choose Whimsical Wings?
– We’re the only shippable and best Monarch butterfly kit supplier east of the Continental Divide
– Our tours support real pollinator conservation
– Every visit supports education, sustainability, and small farming in rural North Carolina
– Our farm is family-run and founded by passionate educators
FAQs
Q: What ages are your butterfly tours designed for? A: We specialize in experiences for grades K–5, but older students and adults love it too!
Q: How long is the tour? A: Most tours last 60–75 minutes, depending on group size and activities chosen.
Q: Do you offer tours in the fall? A: Yes! Our fall tours coincide with the Monarch migration and are ideal for 3rd–5th grade science units.
Q: What if it rains? A: Our tours are mostly outdoors. We will work with you to reschedule in the event of rain or unsafe weather.
Interactive Educational Presentation
Our butterfly farm tour includes a lively, interactive presentation designed to make science fun and memorable! We invite children from the audience to participate in hands-on demonstrations that align with science standards for grades K–5. It’s a dynamic way to reinforce classroom learning in a real-world setting.
Here’s what we cover during the presentation:
– The Butterfly Lifecycle: Children act out the four stages—egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and adult butterfly.
– Butterflies vs. Moths: Volunteers help compare antennae, wing positions, and activity patterns.
– Butterfly Body Parts: A child gets ‘labeled’ with fun, removable props for the head, thorax, abdomen, proboscis, antennae, and six legs.
– Pollination in Action: Students simulate butterfly feeding behavior and help explain the role of pollinators.
This interactive segment adds laughter, movement, and unforgettable learning to every visit—making our tours perfect for young scientists in training!
Extend the Experience Back to the Classroom
Make your butterfly unit last long after the field trip ends!
Teachers have the option to purchase take-home Monarch Butterfly Kits to reinforce the concepts students explored during their visit. These kits offer a complete, hands-on experience of the North Carolina butterfly curriculum—right in your classroom.
Each Kit Includes:
– Live Monarch caterpillars
– A potted native milkweed plant (host plant)
– Pop-up mesh habitat
– Magnifying glass
– Printable activity guide aligned to NC science standards
Why Teachers Love It:
– Covers the full butterfly lifecycle through real observation
– Sparks ongoing curiosity and engagement
– Reinforces vocabulary, classification, and life science benchmarks
– Makes science personal and memorable for each child
Many teachers tell us the field trip checks off multiple science standards—but the classroom kit brings the lifecycle to life over weeks. We’re proud to support educators in both outdoor and in-class discovery.
Ask us about our teacher discount bundles or pre-order your kit during your visit!
