The Sound of Butterfly Wings

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2020Jun 3

Monarch butterflies overwinter in a small, sacred forest west of Mexico City, in a unique range of mountains called the Trans Mexican Volcanic Belt. Millions migrate to this one, particular region each year in November from as far north as Canada. It's a mystical phenomena how such a tiny, fragile creature can travel so many miles to a place it has never seen. During most of the winter it is too cold for the monarchs to leave the trees. But on warmer, sunny days, they leave the trees and gather at stream beds for water. "Listen . . . have you ever heard the sound of butterfly wings?" The monarch butterfly is the poster child for all pollinators: restoring butterfly habitat benefits bees, hummingbirds and other pollinators. This documentary follows a monarch butterfly as she struggles to survive in a world where her habitat is vanishing. It leaves the viewer hopeful, with a clear call to action. Educators, parents and monarch enthusiasts, please find below the essential links of resources and information to provide a deeper understanding of the life cycle of monarchs and their magnificent migration! These links and the accompanying activities have been field-tested, aligned with academic standards and are suitable for use in the classroom and at home. https://www.mysticalmigration.com/cur... Subscribe to the Mystical Migration channel so you can always stay up to date with our weekly Convos with Suzanne and Fairn. / @mysticalmigration4005 Find us at: https://MysticalMigration.com / mysticalmigration / mysticalmigration Suzanne Damrich is a Master Gardener, artist and writer who connects adults and children to the natural world through gardens, images and stories that celebrate the wonders of our Earth and the interdependence of all life. Fairn Whatley is an award winning nature photographer/videographer who is a passionate observer of Mother Nature and holds a deep reverence for her and the role she plays as our Host on this planet. Film Festival Awards https://www.mysticalmigration.com/fil...