Magical Monarchs! It's hard not to be in awe of these creatures. Here is a video of one that hatched on our back deck recently:
Thanks to Chip Kaufmann for filming.
I fell in love with this children's book that tells the story of the international collaboration between scientists and citizen scientists that led to the discovery of the winter habitat of Monarchs in central Mexico.
Projects this Fall included Monarch Butterfly puppets and stamp books and cards.
Pollinators at the Art Walk
Holly Culloton from Biddeford Community Gardens shared a table with me at the Biddeford Art Walk this month and we promoted pollinators with Monarch Butterfly puppets and Mason Bee Hotels made from Japanese Knotweed and recycled coffee tins.
Wearable Monarch Butterfly wings coming soon!
I've been introduced to the climate emergency non-profit from the U.K., Julie's Bicycle by the International Teaching Artist Collaborative.
You can hop on Julie's Bicycle here: https://juliesbicycle.com/
Lots of great information and inspiring, creative projects.