Wonder takes flight at our new outdoor butterfly pavilion – now open! At Emma’s Butterfly Ranch we feature a meticulously designed butterfly landscape that serves as a thriving sanctuary. This area is carefully crafted to meet the specific needs of butterflies as well as offering a beautiful landscaped enclosure, providing an amazing atmosphere for both butterflies and humans with the nourishment and shelter crucial for a butterfly’s lifecycle.

Caterpillars of the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) feed solely on plants in the milkweed family. Nursery-grown milkweed is in high demand amid consumer interest in monarch conservation. However, a variety of insecticides used to control aphids in nurseries can linger for weeks in milkweed plants at levels high enough to kill monarchs, a new study shows.At the heart of our efforts is the cultivation of native milkweed, the lifeline for Monarch butterflies. We grow and sell native milkweed plants to encourage planting in diverse habitats, supporting the Monarch population's growth and sustainability locally.

Transform your home, office, or classroom into a fascinating butterfly nursery with our 4 Live Caterpillars to Grow Butterflies Kit. Perfect for both kids and adults, this low-maintenance, family-friendly activity offers an up-close look at the miraculous life cycle of Painted Lady butterflies. Watch with delight as 4 tiny caterpillars eat, grow, and eventually transform into beautiful butterflies. The kit includes everything needed for a complete learning experience: