I raised Painted Lady Butterflies to release them into our garden.

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April 2, 2000    Watching the caterpillars eat and grow...

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April 8, 2000    Looking at the cocoons...

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April 14, 2000    Watching the first butterfly!!!

 

April 15, 2000    Releasing the butterflies!!!

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            Making sure everyone is ready...                          Oops! Silly butterfly - my knee is not a flower!         

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Ready. Set. Go!

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A happy butterfly in our flower garden...

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