Topic: Butterflies of Georgia/South Carolina
Description: An introduction to butterfly biology, life history and behavior followed by a detailed overview of our area's common butterfly species and how to attract them. Information provided on adult and larval identification, habitat preferences and important nectar plants, host plants. Room required for slide show presentation portion of program. Live butterflies and/or larvae will be featured when available.

Topic: Butterfly Garden Basics
Description: A general overview of the steps needed to start and maintain a successful butterfly garden. Information provided on butterfly life history, several common local butterfly species, key garden components, adult nectar source and larval host plant choice, design, and maintenance. Live butterflies and/or larvae will be featured when available. A good introduction for beginners.

Topic: Advanced Butterfly Gardening
Description: A detailed program for developing a successful butterfly garden. Whether staring from scratch or modifying an existing landscape, helpful information will be provided on butterfly biology, key garden components, native plant use, nectar & host plant choice, site preparation, design, maintenance, natural pest management, & enjoyment. Live butterflies and/or larvae will be featured when available. Can be given as a series with butterfly garden basics.

All programs have a fee as listed below, and ALL fees go to the nonprofit Ecological Education Center, Inc (INSTAR Center) to support our educational and research programs.

• 1 hour presentation (60-90 min.) $150.00
  
• Each additional hour $100.00
  
• Half Day (3 hours) $300.00
  
  

Mileage/travel charges outside of the Hilton Head, Bluffton, or Hardeeville area should be negotiated when arrangements are made.

Programs are available 7 days a week excluding holidays. Reservations are necessary and require a minimum of 14 days advance notice. Prior to each program, we can provide nursery/garden center staff with a detailed list of the plant species and other products that will be highlighted so arrangements can be made to order additional stock if desired.

Butterfly Gardening Consultation

Its time to start making your gardening plans. Butterfly Kingdom, the new living butterfly conservatory and education facility opening in 2001 near Hilton Head Island, would like to help. Whether your starting a new garden or simply modifying existing landscape, our expert staff can transform your yard or school property into a butterfly haven.


All consultation services include a basic site evaluation along with a general overview of the steps needed to start and maintain a successful butterfly garden. Information provided on butterfly life history, several common local butterfly species, key garden components, adult nectar source and larval host plant utilization and general landscape maintenance. Advanced services include:
A Detailed List of Recommended Adult Nectar Sources & Larval Host Plants for Your Yard
Site Preparation Suggestions
Complete Garden Design
Garden Maintenance and Natural Pest Management Protocol
List of the Butterfly Species Common to your Area
Aid with the Development of School Garden Science Activities
Butterfly Kingdom personnel act solely as consultants and do not handle site preparation, planting and yard maintenance. However, we have many professional contacts and would be happy to recommend specific contractors.


Arrangements

Fees:
All services have a fee as listed below, and ALL proceeds go to the nonprofit Ecological Education Center to support our educational and research programs.

• 1 hour initial consultation (60-90 min.).... $125.00
  
• Please inquire about advanced services
  

Mileage/travel charges outside of the Hilton Head, Bluffton, or Hardeeville area should be negotiated when arrangements are made.

Services are available 7 days a week excluding holiday and require a minimum of 14 days advance notice.