Butterfly Education Kits Giveaway
Every year, I giveaway "Butterfly Education Kits" to various schools in Cornwall to raise awareness of the importance of butterflies and their fascinating life cycle.
I am a “Stem Advocate” (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). I have been raising awareness on the importance of "Education". My parents are both teachers, so I grow up knowing the importance of education, going to university, and getting a degree and finishing it. Education enables us to develop our skills and abilities; helps us reach our goals and aspirations in life; achieve our dreams; enhance our knowledge.
I am a “Stem Advocate” (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). I have been raising awareness on the importance of "Education". My parents are both teachers, so I grow up knowing the importance of education, going to university, and getting a degree and finishing it. Education enables us to develop our skills and abilities; helps us reach our goals and aspirations in life; achieve our dreams; enhance our knowledge.
The Giant Butterfly Garden Includes:
● Pop-up, reusable 45cm tall super clear mesh habitat
● 6-10 LIVE caterpillars with food (2 cups of caterpillars) or voucher to redeem for caterpillars (caterpillars available March to mid-September)
● Painted Lady butterfly life cycle stages figurines
● Feeding pipette
● Instruction guide
● x2 chrysalis stations (arrive with the caterpillars)
● Insect Lore sugar packet to make your very own Butterfly nectar (arrives with the caterpillars)
● Pop-up, reusable 45cm tall super clear mesh habitat
● 6-10 LIVE caterpillars with food (2 cups of caterpillars) or voucher to redeem for caterpillars (caterpillars available March to mid-September)
● Painted Lady butterfly life cycle stages figurines
● Feeding pipette
● Instruction guide
● x2 chrysalis stations (arrive with the caterpillars)
● Insect Lore sugar packet to make your very own Butterfly nectar (arrives with the caterpillars)
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Life Cycle of a Butterfly:
1. First Stage:
Embryonic Stage – Egg (3-5 days)
A butterfly starts its life as an egg, often laid on a leaf. The eggs come in many shapes and colours. The shapes include spherical, oval, and pod-shaped; the colours include white, green, and yellow. The eggs have a thin, tough, protective shell, the chorion. This shell has raised ribs or pits (reticulations). The length of time required for the egg to hatch is dependent on the species and the environmental. Some species lay winter-hardy eggs in the fall, which hatch the following spring or summer.
2. Second Stage:
Caterpillar Comes Out! (5-10 days)
The caterpillar or larva hatches from an egg and eats leaves or flowers almost constantly. The caterpillar will increase up to several thousand times in size before pupating. When a caterpillar gets too big for its skin, it molts or sheds its old skin and keeps eating more.
3. Third Stage:
Chrysalis - Metamorphosis Begins (7-10 days)
The chrysalis or pupa is the stage in a butterfly's life when it is encased in a chrysalis and undergoing metamorphosis. Wings develop during this stage. About a day before the adult butterfly emerges, the chrysalis becomes transparent.
4. Fourth Stage (Imaginal Stage):
Butterfly Emerges! (2 weeks)
A beautiful, flying adult emerges. This adult will continue the cycle. The adult is also called the imago, emerges from its pupal cuticle with a swollen abdomen and shrivelled wings. For the first few hours of its adult life, the butterfly will pump hemolymph into the veins in its wings to expand them. The waste products of metamorphosis, a reddish liquid called meconium will be discharged from the anus.
1. First Stage:
Embryonic Stage – Egg (3-5 days)
A butterfly starts its life as an egg, often laid on a leaf. The eggs come in many shapes and colours. The shapes include spherical, oval, and pod-shaped; the colours include white, green, and yellow. The eggs have a thin, tough, protective shell, the chorion. This shell has raised ribs or pits (reticulations). The length of time required for the egg to hatch is dependent on the species and the environmental. Some species lay winter-hardy eggs in the fall, which hatch the following spring or summer.
2. Second Stage:
Caterpillar Comes Out! (5-10 days)
The caterpillar or larva hatches from an egg and eats leaves or flowers almost constantly. The caterpillar will increase up to several thousand times in size before pupating. When a caterpillar gets too big for its skin, it molts or sheds its old skin and keeps eating more.
3. Third Stage:
Chrysalis - Metamorphosis Begins (7-10 days)
The chrysalis or pupa is the stage in a butterfly's life when it is encased in a chrysalis and undergoing metamorphosis. Wings develop during this stage. About a day before the adult butterfly emerges, the chrysalis becomes transparent.
4. Fourth Stage (Imaginal Stage):
Butterfly Emerges! (2 weeks)
A beautiful, flying adult emerges. This adult will continue the cycle. The adult is also called the imago, emerges from its pupal cuticle with a swollen abdomen and shrivelled wings. For the first few hours of its adult life, the butterfly will pump hemolymph into the veins in its wings to expand them. The waste products of metamorphosis, a reddish liquid called meconium will be discharged from the anus.
Rowena Castillo-Nicholls: Founder and Chair, Events Organiser, Publicity Officer
Rob Nicholls: Health and Safety Officer, Fieldtrip Leader
Rob Nicholls: Health and Safety Officer, Fieldtrip Leader
Connect with Nature because it benefits both our physical wellbeing and mental health.
We are a friendly group of nature and wildlife enthusiasts, of all ages, from all backgrounds, interested in bird-watching, butterfly-watching, learning new things, discovering new interests, meeting like-minded people, and having loads of fun.
We are a friendly group of nature and wildlife enthusiasts, of all ages, from all backgrounds, interested in bird-watching, butterfly-watching, learning new things, discovering new interests, meeting like-minded people, and having loads of fun.
Aims of Connect with Nature:
● To encourage the community to connect with nature because it benefits both our physical wellbeing and mental health.
● To appreciate the beauty and wonder of our natural world.
● To learn new things and discover new interests.
● To meet like-minded people with the same passion and interest for nature and wildlife.
● To raise awareness and advocate on "Sustainable Development Goals number 3", which is "Good Health and Wellbeing".
● To encourage the community to connect with nature because it benefits both our physical wellbeing and mental health.
● To appreciate the beauty and wonder of our natural world.
● To learn new things and discover new interests.
● To meet like-minded people with the same passion and interest for nature and wildlife.
● To raise awareness and advocate on "Sustainable Development Goals number 3", which is "Good Health and Wellbeing".
Projects of Connect with Nature:
1. Bird-watching Fieldtrips
● Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour
● Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne
● Birdwatching at Towan Head, Newquay
2. Butterfly-watching Fieldtrips
● Various locations in Cornwall
3. Moth Nights
● Various locations in Cornwall
4. Nature Walks
● Nature Walk at Penrice Woods
5. Sea-watching
● Sea-watching at The Nare Hotel
● Sea-watching at Porthpean Beach
6. Wildlife Recording and Monitoring
● Butterfly Recording at Woodland Valley Farm
● Butterfly Recording at Trewithen Garden
● Butterfly Recording at Penrice Woods
7. Talk and Presentation
● A Decade of Chough Watching
● Butterflies in Cornwall
● Connect with Nature
8. Butterfly Education Kits Giveaway
● Various Primary Schools in Cornwall
9. Beach Clean and Litter-picking
● Various beaches in Cornwall
10. Raising awareness on the importance of wildlife through "Wildlife Matters"
11. Connect with Nature Cafe
12. Let's Get Wild! Let's Get FIT
1. Bird-watching Fieldtrips
● Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour
● Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne
● Birdwatching at Towan Head, Newquay
2. Butterfly-watching Fieldtrips
● Various locations in Cornwall
3. Moth Nights
● Various locations in Cornwall
4. Nature Walks
● Nature Walk at Penrice Woods
5. Sea-watching
● Sea-watching at The Nare Hotel
● Sea-watching at Porthpean Beach
6. Wildlife Recording and Monitoring
● Butterfly Recording at Woodland Valley Farm
● Butterfly Recording at Trewithen Garden
● Butterfly Recording at Penrice Woods
7. Talk and Presentation
● A Decade of Chough Watching
● Butterflies in Cornwall
● Connect with Nature
8. Butterfly Education Kits Giveaway
● Various Primary Schools in Cornwall
9. Beach Clean and Litter-picking
● Various beaches in Cornwall
10. Raising awareness on the importance of wildlife through "Wildlife Matters"
11. Connect with Nature Cafe
12. Let's Get Wild! Let's Get FIT
Connect with Nature is fully-funded by Rowena Castillo-Nicholls, founder and chair. Connect with Nature has never applied or received any funding or grant. All events are totally FREE of charge. Everyone is welcome to attend our events and activities. Booking is essential. Booking in advance is highly recommended from Wednesday to Friday only. To book, please contact Rowena via email: [email protected].
Rowena brings refreshments. You are welcome to join us after the event for a cuppa or just to have a chat. Please bring your own mug / cup.
Please check our website and social media prior to the event in case of cancellation due to weather conditions or change of date and time.
Important Information:
● Please wear suitable clothing and shoes.
● Bring Binoculars or Scope.
● Bring camera if you have one.
● Bring pen and paper to list the wildlife you see.
● Bring something to sit on (optional).
● Bring sunscreen or sunblock in the summer.
● Bring water to keep you hydrated.
● Slow pace and gentle walking.
● Toilet facilities available at Mevagissey Harbour and Towan Head, Newquay.
● No toilet facilities at Ruan Lanihorne and Penrice Woods.
● Do not leave any rubbish behind. Kindly put your disposable cups, wrappers, tissue, and others in the bin or take it home with you.
● Please arrive on TIME.
● Lastly, enjoy and have loads of fun.
Rowena brings refreshments. You are welcome to join us after the event for a cuppa or just to have a chat. Please bring your own mug / cup.
Please check our website and social media prior to the event in case of cancellation due to weather conditions or change of date and time.
Important Information:
● Please wear suitable clothing and shoes.
● Bring Binoculars or Scope.
● Bring camera if you have one.
● Bring pen and paper to list the wildlife you see.
● Bring something to sit on (optional).
● Bring sunscreen or sunblock in the summer.
● Bring water to keep you hydrated.
● Slow pace and gentle walking.
● Toilet facilities available at Mevagissey Harbour and Towan Head, Newquay.
● No toilet facilities at Ruan Lanihorne and Penrice Woods.
● Do not leave any rubbish behind. Kindly put your disposable cups, wrappers, tissue, and others in the bin or take it home with you.
● Please arrive on TIME.
● Lastly, enjoy and have loads of fun.