Insect Lore Butterfly Garden Kit with Voucher for 5 Caterpillars — Pop-Up Habitat & STEM Journal

Raise five Painted Lady butterflies from caterpillars using a complete habitat, STEM journal, and redeemable voucher for live caterpillars.

Insect Lore’s Raise and Release Butterfly Garden Kit gives children and educators a guided, hands-on way to observe metamorphosis. The kit contains a durable pop-up habitat, Chrys-A-Lid support log, observation tools, and a STEM activity journal; a voucher included in the box is redeemable for five live caterpillars that are shipped separately. Designed for at-home learning, classrooms, or homeschooling, this activity combines biology, observation skills, and stewardship into an engaging multi-week project.

How do I start the butterfly project and redeem the voucher?

Begin by preparing the pop-up habitat and reading through the step-by-step instructions in the STEM journal. Redeem the included voucher when outdoor temperatures are between 50–90°F so the caterpillars arrive in suitable conditions; live caterpillars are shipped from Insect Lore’s facility and arrive separately.

• Follow voucher redemption instructions inside the box for ordering five caterpillars.
• Plan your start date around recommended temperatures (50–90°F).
• Set up habitat and Chrys-A-Lid before caterpillars arrive.
• Keep shipment details and S&H fees in mind when ordering live insects.

What comes in the kit and what will I use during the three-week project?

The kit bundles the key tools needed to raise caterpillars through chrysalis to adult butterflies. Along with the pop-up habitat you get a reusable feeder, pipette for feeding, Chrys-A-Lid chrysalis holder, and a STEM activity journal to guide observations and experiments.

• 12-inch tall pop-up habitat for safe observation and handling.
• STEM journal with prompts, tracking pages, and activities.
• Reusable butterfly feeder and pipette to support feeding stages.
• Chrys-A-Lid log for mounting chrysalides during metamorphosis.

Are live caterpillars included, and where can they be shipped?

The boxed kit does not contain live insects; instead it includes a voucher redeemable for a Cup of Caterpillars. Insect Lore raises its caterpillars in-house and ships them separately — note that live caterpillars can only be shipped to the continental United States.

• Voucher inside the kit redeems for five Painted Lady caterpillars.
• Live caterpillars ship separately from Insect Lore’s California facility.
• Shipping available to continental U.S. only; S&H fees apply.
• Redeem voucher when weather conditions (50–90°F) are recommended.

How will this kit support classroom or homeschool science lessons?

The Raise and Release kit is STEM-accredited and built to support inquiry-based lessons on life cycles, ecology, and observational science. The journal provides structured activities and recording sheets that integrate easily with lesson plans, while the visible metamorphosis provides a memorable, standards-aligned learning experience.

• STEM journal includes guided activities and observation logs for lessons.
• Hands-on lifecycle observation encourages scientific thinking and patience.
• Reusable habitat and tools make this kit suitable for multiple classes or years.
• Age-appropriate for kids, adaptable for group or individual projects.

Who is this for: Families, teachers, and homeschoolers who want a structured, low-prep science activity that illustrates the full butterfly life cycle. It’s ideal for elementary and middle-school students, nature clubs, and classroom units on insects or life science. If you’re looking for an educational, reusable kit that pairs tactile discovery with journaling and standards-friendly learning, Insect Lore’s Raise and Release Butterfly Garden Kit offers a complete, experience-driven solution.