STEP 1- START A BUTTERFLY GARDEN * EARN MONARCH EGG BADGE
- fill your egg carton with organic soil
-poke a hole in the bottom of each compartment -sow 1 seed in each compartment
-water daily using 1 tablespoon of water a day
-water daily using 1 tablespoon of water a day
-Get a mature milkweed plant to examine or go to a local butterfly garden & see one.
-Discuss: Why is milkweed important to the Monarch?
-Why are they endangered?
-Why are they endangered?
STEP 2 - CRAFT: MAKE ONE * EARN MONARCH CATERPILLAR BADGE
- Caterpillar sock puppets or soft sock toy: white socks, yellow & black paint, stuffing, black pipe cleaners & felt
- Monarch sock puppet or soft toy: black socks, orange felt/fabric, stuffing, black pipe cleaners & black felt
- Paper mache pupa: flour, water, newspaper strips, green paint, gold glitter
-Monarch butterfly: stencil, cardboard, orange; paper, tissue paper, fabric or paint, black pipe cleaners, string
-Monarch wings: cardboard, orange & black orange; paper, tissue paper, fabric or paint. Rope to tie the wings on. Discuss: Monarch life cycle
-Monarch butterfly: stencil, cardboard, orange; paper, tissue paper, fabric or paint, black pipe cleaners, string
-Monarch wings: cardboard, orange & black orange; paper, tissue paper, fabric or paint. Rope to tie the wings on. Discuss: Monarch life cycle
STEP 3- WATCH BUTTERFLY SONGS & DANCES
Create a poem, song or dance of your own, or with the troupe.
STEP 4- TEACH OTHERS ( The troupe does 1 or more). *EARN PUPA BADGE
You may use the craft projects for this step.
-video: tell the story of the Monarch, or do a Monarch dance!
-school library presentation: about Monarch life cycle, migration, or pollination
-perform live: your poem, song, or dance
-video: tell the story of the Monarch, or do a Monarch dance!
-school library presentation: about Monarch life cycle, migration, or pollination
-perform live: your poem, song, or dance
STEP 5 - MONARCH MIGRATION- ( Do as a troupe ) *EARN MONARCH BADGE
Migration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWjNZvW0AkE
-Make Monarch cards & send them to the GS troupe in Mexico:
- Catch, tag, and release a Monarch.
STEP 6- FOLLOW THROUGH- PLANT BUTTERFLY GARDEN
When the milkweed seedlings are about 5-6 inches tall they are ready to plant.
The troupe may choose to create their butterfly garden at school, on library or church grounds, or at a senior center.
Make sure it is at a location that does not use pesticides, and is a location with a
water source. Pick a spot where people can enjoy watching the butterflies.
Add a bench to sit on! Or make & bring a 'sit-upon' to view the Monarchs.
Add a bench to sit on! Or make & bring a 'sit-upon' to view the Monarchs.
CAREERS TO EXPLORE:
-Botanist
-Lepidoptersist
-Entomologist
-Master Gardener
MORE TO EXPLORE: Follow through on the MONARCH tagging project.
NOW THAT I HAVE LEARNED THIS BADGE I CAN GIVE SERVICE BY:
A- planting milkweed at school, church, or a senior center
B- saving milkweed seeds each year, sowing the seeds or giving them away
C- working with other GS troupes to plant as much milkweed as possible
I'M INSPIRED TO:__________________________
MONARCH PICNIC TREATS
RECIPES
DRINK: MONARCH NECTAR
BLEND MELON & ICE.
ADD A FLOWER GARNISH!
COOKIE: BUTTERFLY ROLL COOKIE- GLUTEN FREE
BLEND MELON & ICE.
ADD A FLOWER GARNISH!
COOKIE: BUTTERFLY ROLL COOKIE- GLUTEN FREE
- 1 3/4 cups organic GF oat flour
- 1/2 cup GF buckwheat flour
- 1/2 tsp. aluminum-free baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
CHILL THE DOUGH FOR 2 HOURS. ROLL OUT 1/4" THICK.
CUT WITH MONARCH-SHAPED COOKIE CUTTER. BAKE IN
PREHEATED 350 DEGREE OVEN FOR 8-1O MINUTES. LET COOL.
CUT WITH MONARCH-SHAPED COOKIE CUTTER. BAKE IN
PREHEATED 350 DEGREE OVEN FOR 8-1O MINUTES. LET COOL.
DECORATE OR EAT PLAIN.
