This has to be one of the more fun freebies I’ve found lately! Head over here to request a FREE butterfly garden starter kit from the National Wildlife Federation. You’ll just have to take a picture of someone in your family making the American Sign Language sign for “butterfly” and pledge that you will help the Monarch butterflies!

Check out what you’ll get:

• “Seed packet with native milkweed or a flowering nectar plant
  • Monarchs drink nectar from flowers and their caterpillars eat only milkweed
• A list of milkweed and nectar plants native to your region
  • Ask your garden center for the best plants on our list to add to your garden
• Ranger Rick Nature Notebook
  • Observe your garden and the butterflies, caterpillars, and other wildlife that make it their new home!
• Butterfly Heroes Sticker and Poster
  • Show your Butterfly Hero Pride!

 

After receiving your kit, check out our Learning to Garden page to get helpful tips on starting your wildlife garden! For example, be sure to plant your seed packet in a sunny spot with some protection from the wind. Use your Ranger Rick notebook to make notes on the wildlife in your garden and the types of caterpillars your garden attracts. Your butterfly garden seeds will sprout in the spring, grow in summer and fall, and then come back next year! Share a photo of your garden on our Facebook and Twitter pages.”

Enjoy!

Thanks Free Stuff Times!