Raising Monarch butterflies is easy and very amazing. The butterfly pictures above are a Monarch and Swallowtail that I raised at home.

Have you ever wondered.....

• What plants attract butterflies?
• What kind of milkweed should be planted for Monarchs?
• Is it difficult to find a butterfly egg?
• How do I care for the egg, caterpillar, chrysalis and butterfly?
• How long does the process take from egg to butterfly?
• What are the clues to actually OBSERVE each of the butterfly stages?

Find the answers to these questions and more as I share my enthusiasm and fascination for the Glorious Butterfly!!

Several years ago, I became interested in creating a butterfly garden. I studied some butterfly gardening books. I planted some milkweed and.......the Monarchs arrived! I did some research on these beautiful creatures and decided to try my hand at raising them. I couldn't believe how easy it was. This miracle CAPTIVATED me!!

Here are the butterfly stages I witnessed....

	The tiny egg is laid on a milkweed leaf by the female Monarch.
	The hungry Monarch caterpillar eats many milkweed leaves.
	The green Monarch chrysalis on the right is "new". A butterfly will emerge from the transparent chrysalis on the left within a day.
	The newly emerged Monarch is drying its wings. Notice the "empty" chrysalis on the right.

YOU can also raise Monarch butterflies with my step-by-step guide.

This easy science project is a fun kids activity for family or school. Kids love butterflies!! This is a great way to get them interested in nature.

On this website you will find information on:

• Raising butterflies
• Butterfly gardening tips
• Easy science project ideas for teachers
• Monarch butterfly migration
• Butterfly Photos
• Butterfly resources and links
• Butterfly Shop

Are you ready? Let's begin our adventure into the world of the Glorious Butterfly..........

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