Creating A Butterfly Garden Questions to ask: What kind of butterflies live in our area? What do they like to eat? Where do they like to lay their eggs? Say, “When scientists are starting a new project, they need to figure out what questions they’re going to ask. What questions do you think would be important before we begin creating our butterfly habitat?” (click) “I think a good first question would be: who’s going to live in our butterfly garden? (click) Then we can find out what plants they like to eat (click) and what plants they lay their eggs on.”

What Kind of Butterflies Live in Our Area?

What Kind of Butterflies Live in Our Area? Monarch

What Kind of Butterflies Live in Our Area? Monarch Pearl Crescent

What Kind of Butterflies Live in Our Area? Monarch Pearl Crescent Black Swallowtail

What Kind of Butterflies Live in Our Area? Monarch Pearl Crescent Black Swallowtail Cabbage White

What Kind of Butterflies Live in Our Area? Monarch Pearl Crescent Black Swallowtail Cabbage White Spring Azure

What Kind of Butterflies Live in Our Area? Monarch Pearl Crescent Black Swallowtail Cabbage White Spring Azure Tiger Swallowtail

What Kind of Plants Do They Like to Eat?

What Kind of Plants Do They Like to Eat? Butterfly Bush

What Kind of Plants Do They Like to Eat? Mexican Sunflower Butterfly Bush

What Kind of Plants Do They Like to Eat? Mexican Sunflower Butterfly Bush Zinnias

What Kind of Plants Do They Like to Eat? Mexican Sunflower Butterfly Bush Coneflower Zinnias

What Kind of Plants Do They Like to Eat? Mexican Sunflower Butterfly Bush Coneflower Zinnias Milkweed

What Kind of Plants Do They Like to Eat? Yum! Mexican Sunflower Butterfly Bush Coneflower Zinnias Milkweed Cosmos

What Kind of Plants Do They Lay Eggs On?

What Kind of Plants Do They Lay Eggs On? Milkweed

What Kind of Plants Do They Lay Eggs On? Milkweed Tulip Tree

What Kind of Plants Do They Lay Eggs On? Milkweed Tulip Tree Wild Asters

What Kind of Plants Do They Lay Eggs On? Broccoli Milkweed Home! Tulip Tree Wild Asters

Location of the Garden We want it to be where there is: Sun Protection from the wind Rich soil

Other Features of the Garden We also want: Water with mud or gravel Large, flat rocks

Other Features of the Garden We also want: Water with mud or gravel Large, flat rocks The tall plants in back, the short plants in front

What Do We Do Next? Find a Butterfly Buddy Choose a butterfly to study Research your butterfly Habitat Food Special needs Share with the class