Monday, August 11, 2008 - Caterpillars
Two years ago, Cameron and I successfully watched three Monarch caterpillars grow, make a chrysalis, and emerge into a beautiful Monarch butterfly. It was such a wonderful experience that we both remember very fondly.
Last year, we did not have much success. I think I started looking too late in the season and I wanted to share the experience with others and gave away a few of the ones we did find.
This year, I am determined that we will again experience the joy and wonder of watching this change occur. I constantly am on the look out for milkweed. I've checked a few patches several times with no luck.
Today, while my car was being inspected, we spent time at my mother's house. We were checking the milkweeds on her property and it didn't look like we were going to find anything. But, Mom finally found one fat worm! We were all estatic.
We didn't find any more but we find some other cater pillars also on the milkweed.
Milkweed Moth Caterpillars, Euchaetias egle. We found one of these last year but I couldn't identify last year so I was excited to figure out what these were.
We will have to wait and see how these one's turn out.
Comments
Monday, August 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by eclecticeducation
How cool! I hope it turns out for you. :)
Monday, August 18, 2008 - boat trip
Posted by babymakers
I only registered part of us because there was no spot for anyone under kindergarten. So, Savannah, Jacob, Rebekah, Adah Mae and I are registered. My baby Gaby and Benj are not though. Either way I am just going to pack up the baby and bring him... I am going to email to find out about bringing Benjamin though...
Angell left a comment saying they were going. Did they get in for sure? Do you know if anyone else is going to be there? Sorry you didn't get in! It sounds like they are making it a really big to do this year.
