Online Class: Wings and Blooms — Create Perfect Butterfly Gardens

A butterfly garden requires not only routine grounds maintenance, but also considerations for providing butterflies with a variety of housing options, feeders, and protection against pests and predators.

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  • 10
    Lessons
  • 12
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 127
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 3
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.3
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Welcome to the World of Butterfly Gardens

Imagine stepping into a vibrant oasis where delicate wings flutter through the air, sunlight dances across colorful blooms, and nature's beauty comes to life before your eyes. A butterfly garden is more than a garden-it's a sanctuary, a living work of art, and a way to connect deeply with the natural world. In this transformative course, you'll learn how to create a butterfly haven that's as enchanting as it is eco-friendly, all while supporting vital ecosystems and biodiversity.

This isn't just a course about gardening; it's an invitation to discover the magic of butterflies and the joy of nurturing life. You'll gain the knowledge and confidence to design a personalized butterfly garden that reflects your creativity, respects the environment, and attracts these winged wonders in abundance. From the first seed planted to the moment your garden bursts with life, you'll experience the fulfillment of building something meaningful and beautiful.

As you journey through this course, you'll uncover the secrets to attracting and supporting butterflies, learning which flowers and plants provide the nectar and habitats they need to thrive. But you won't stop there-you'll also explore how to care for butterflies at every stage of their development, from egg to caterpillar to the awe-inspiring adult butterfly. By understanding their lifecycle, behaviors, and needs, you'll become a steward of these extraordinary creatures.

What sets this course apart is its focus on blending practicality with creativity. You'll learn not only how to maintain a garden that meets the needs of butterflies, but also how to make it a stunning, inspiring space you can enjoy year-round. Whether it's creating shelters to protect your butterflies from predators or designing feeders that provide essential nourishment, every lesson will empower you to make a real impact.

You'll also be inspired by some of the most breathtaking butterfly gardens across the country, sparking ideas for your own masterpiece. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a curious beginner, this course will transform your understanding of gardening, conservation, and the delicate relationship between humans and nature.

By the end of this course, you'll have more than just a butterfly garden-you'll have a legacy of beauty, a sanctuary for pollinators, and a deeper connection to the natural world. Start your journey today and let your imagination take flight. Your butterfly garden is waiting to bloom.

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Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
4.83 / 5 Stars (Average Rating)
"Extraordinarily Helpful"
(120 votes)

Lesson 1: Butterfly Habitat Design: From Concept to Creation

12 Points
Butterfly gardens offer tranquility while promoting vital ecological health, making them bastions of resilience amidst environmental change. Their creation involves thoughtful plant selection and arrangement to provide the perfect life cycle support for vibrant fluttering blooms.
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: Introduce Yourself
  • Assessment: Lesson 1: Creating a Butterfly Garden - The Basics Exam

Lesson 2: Butterfly Gardens Unveiled: A Symphony of Life

10 Points
Crafting a butterfly-friendly garden involves strategic planting of nectar-rich and host plants tailored to regional species, offering sustenance and breeding grounds. This endeavor supports ecological diversity while adding vibrant life and color to your environment.
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 2: Attracting Butterflies Exam

Lesson 3: A Dance of Color: Transforming Your Garden into a Butterfly Haven

10 Points
Designing a butterfly garden is both an artistic and environmental endeavor, requiring a balance of aesthetic appeal and functional habitat elements to attract and sustain butterflies. By selecting regionally appropriate plants and incorporating sheltering structures, you not only enhance biodiversity but also contribute to broader conservation efforts amid global habitat challenges.
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 3: Designing a Butterfly Garden Exam

Lesson 4: Cultivating Beauty: A Guide to Butterfly Nurseries

10 Points
Raising butterflies begins with locating host plants and eggs or larvae, which are carefully transferred to controlled environments to ensure proper development. Hobbyists transform their gardens into thriving butterfly nurseries, maintaining a steady supply of fresh leaves while observing species-specific needs.
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 4: Approaches to Butterfly Raising Exam

Lesson 5: Metamorphosis Unveiled: The Lifecycle of a Butterfly

10 Points
From selecting healthy eggs to ensuring the right host plants, nurturing butterfly immatures involves a keen understanding of ecological needs and challenges. Observing the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly provides a profound connection to the complexity of living systems.
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 5: Caring for Butterfly Immatures Exam

Lesson 6: Creating a Butterfly Sanctuary: Feeding and Nurturing Tips

10 Points
Crafting a garden for butterflies involves selecting native plants that accommodate both caterpillar development and adult butterfly sustenance. Employing creativity in designing nectar and mineral feeders enhances the habitat, encouraging an influx of diverse butterfly species.
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 6: Feeding Methods Exam

Lesson 7: Understanding Butterfly Behaviors

10 Points
In their delicate existence, butterflies synchronize biological instincts with environmental cues, crafting an elaborate survival strategy across generations. Their pollination activities not only sustain ecosystems but serve as eloquent reminders of nature’s interconnectedness.
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 7: Butterfly Behaviors Exam

Lesson 8: Sustaining a Vibrant Butterfly Ecosystem: Mastering Garden Maintenance

10 Points
Crafting a butterfly garden intertwines personal gardening satisfaction with environmental stewardship, where each action promotes biodiversity and ecological balance. This lesson delves into maintenance strategies, organic pest control, and fostering habitats that ensure butterflies and their ecosystems thrive. Additional lesson topics: Butterfly Garden Design Tips
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 8: Butterfly Garden Maintenance Exam

Lesson 9: Discover the Magic of U.S. Butterfly Gardens

10 Points
Through educational programs and authentic exhibits, butterfly gardens impart wisdom on creating sustainable habitats that support native butterfly species. From nurturing diverse plants to avoiding harmful chemicals, personal space transformation empowers individuals to partake in ecological preservation and stewardship.
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 9: Butterfly Gardens and Exhibits in the U.S.Exam

Lesson 10: From Caterpillar to Garden Jewel: Discovering Butterfly Lifecycles

40 Points
The vibrant world of butterfly gardening connects us to nature, enhancing ecological balance and offering hands-on conservation learning. By understanding taxonomy and nurturing specific species like the Monarch and Red Spotted Purple, gardens become alive with beauty and purpose.
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Lesson discussions: What do you think about this course?; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments; Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Assessment: Lesson 10: Raising Taxa-Specific Butterflies Exam
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
132
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe creating a butterfly garden - the basics.
  • Describe ways to attract butterflies.
  • Summarize designing a butterfly garden and approaches to raising butterflies.
  • Describe caring for butterfly immatures and feed methods.
  • Summarize butterfly behaviors.
  • Describe butterfly garden maintenance.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

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Course Title: Wings and Blooms: Create Perfect Butterfly Gardens
Course Number: 8900205
Lessons Rating: 4.83 / 5 Stars (120 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is available online in all U.S. states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. It’s also offered in English-speaking countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Last Updated: January 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.3 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: Cathleen Chouinard
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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