Butterflies are free!

Every year we order caterpillars so that we can watch the miracle that is metamorphosis.  The preschool and pre-k classrooms receive a cup of six painted lady caterpillars. After a few weeks, they have eaten the food that comes in the cup and climb to the top to form cocoons.  We then carefully transfer them to a butterfly house (a net enclosure) where they hatch and emerge as beautiful butterflies.  Once they are dry and flapping their wings, we take them to the playground and release them.  What a wonderful opportunity for the children to observe nature at its fines!  You can visit:
www.earthsbirthday.org to find out more and order for your home!