Monarch Butterflies For Release

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Transform your special moments with the enchanting beauty of our Monarch Butterflies for Release. Ethically raised, these butterflies symbolize new beginnings and add a meaningful touch to weddings, memorials, and more. Elevate your events with the magic of nature, making every celebration truly unforgettable.

The Monarch Butterflies For Release includes:

- A minimum of 12 Monarch Butterflies (with an option to add as many more as you’d like) Their wingspan is 9–10.2 cm (3+1⁄2–4 in) or if monarchs are not available we will satisfy your order with double the butterflies using Painted Lady Butterflies for the same value. Prior to shipping your order we will notify you via email with the insect that we have available to complete your order.
- Instructions for Releasing Butterflies – Refer to the Useful Links sections below for specific guidelines.
- A Poem intended for reading during the butterfly release, should you wish to do so.

Optional: Small or Large Mesh Cage (For Viewing the butterflies in the net cage which can also be used for Mass Release)

Although we like as much advance notice as possible for orders, we can often accommodate short notice orders, although there is no guarantee we will have butterflies ready to ship at all times. It is our joy to share this experience with you, but there are many factors that may prevent short notice orders, such as environment, climate, shipping delays and duration.

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Ordering: The typical growth cycle for Monarch Butterfly is a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks with months of preparation to prepare butterflies for release for each order.

Our team requires a minimum 6 to 8 weeks to raise butterflies, plus pre-planning, production of food and sustenance for the insects, appropriate staffing, and other variables. We also conduct thorough testing to ensure all butterflies are disease free and healthy. In all circumstances, we are working with a limited supply. For orders placed within less than 6 weeks to the delivery day, it is sometimes difficult for our team to fulfil, however, we prepare extra butterflies and most often can satisfy the order.

If at the time of ordering less than 6 to 8 weeks weeks to the delivery date or the weather does not permit a specific butterfly release, or we don’t believe we are able to fulfil the order, we will attempt to source insects from another farmer to ensure there are butterflies for your event. However, other butterfly farmers face the same availability issues as we do, so it is not always guaranteed they will be able to assist us.

We will use all available resources to fulfil your order and provide butterflies for your event, however, for orders placed within less than 6 to 8 weeks to the delivery date, there is no guarantee the order will be fulfilled. In the case of monarch butterfly orders, if we do not have sufficient quantities, we will substitute with painted lady butterflies of the same value.

If the event we cannot satisfy your order, we proceed with the following solutions:

Reschedule your order for a future delivery date;
Supplying you with painted caterpillars for nurturing into butterflies, ready for release, at no additional cost equivalent to your order value.
Provide the Painted Lady Butterflies for Release for the same value.

If we believe that shipping your butterflies will not be safe and there may be risks with the delivery (pandemic shipping delays, forest fires in your area, local or global shipping delays, etc.) we reserve the right to cancel your order: the safety of the insects comes first.

All orders placed within less than 6 to 8 weeks to the delivery date will be satisfied in the priority they were placed and paid. Your spot on the priority list is secured when you place and pay for your order.

When placing a last minute order, we understand you may have a lot of questions, however, due to the time constraints to fill your order, we may not be able to provide fulsome answers to your questions, or be able to answer your questions at all before your order is complete. Our FAQ and blog answer most of the questions we receive.

We always encourage you to place your order more than 6 to 8 weeks in advance, however, we understand that is not always possible. In fairness, it is not always possible for our team of butterfly enthusiasts to fulfil orders placed within less than 6 to 8 weeks to the delivery date. We are unable to guarantee exact arrival dates if the order is not placed well in advance based on various factors. We will do our best to accommodate your release date, in the event that you wish to cancel your order as we may not be able to meet your accommodation, please let us know at least 72 hours in advance and a team member will email your all options that are currently available.

Nothing brings us more joy than to share these majestic creatures with you, and we work tirelessly to ensure that happens. We want to thank you for considering us and are mindful of how important your butterfly release is and the feelings attached to it. However, we want to be fully transparent regarding the rare occasions we are unable to fulfil your butterfly order.

If you have questions or concerns, we would be delighted to address them. Further information can be found on our FAQ Page and Online Blog, and we encourage you to read more information on the butterfly metamorphosis process and their importance to the ecological system.

In light of recent regulatory modifications, there is a possibility that we may be unable to provide monarchs in the year 2024 due to changes in the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 41 (ontario.ca). We are actively engaged in the permit application process, and should we receive approval, we will fulfill your order with monarchs as requested. However, in the event that we are unable to procure monarchs, we are committed to offering an alternative option. In such cases, we will provide the painted lady butterfly for release, ensuring that the substitution holds the same value as the originally requested monarchs. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The typical growth cycle for monarch butterflies is 4-6 weeks with months of preparation growing milkweed to feed the butterflies.
All our plant development is done organically, often creating challenges without the use of traditional pesticides and chemicals.
Each order is carefully packaged, requiring a substantial amount of effort and time.
To learn more about the process of raising, caring, and releasing butterflies, please visit our FAQ and blog for detailed information.

If there is something you’d like to add, please let us know at info@monarchbutterflies.ca and we’ll be sure to add it.

Shipping/Release/Feeding and More:

Depending on the notice provided with your order on how well in advance it is placed and paid for, we aim to ship your order in advance if possible. Generally, we only ship orders on Monday or the next business day, as we are unable to ship during holidays and weekends. The butterflies generally arrive in a single envelope for release or one glassine envelope containing two butterflies. Based on the notice provided and availability, we generally aim to fulfill all orders with one butterfly per envelope for safe shipping.

For all butterfly orders, we recommend selecting Priority shipping for the shortest shipping timeline. Alternatively, you can choose XpressPost shipping and select the guarantee of livestock. Choosing any other shipping option may result in lengthy transit times, and without the guarantee of livestock, although uncommon, the insects may perish, and we are unable to offer credit, refunds, or replacements. We urge you to select the quickest shipping duration possible for the safe and prompt arrival of your butterflies.

Once your butterflies arrive, within 48 hours of shipping from any of our locations, we recommend releasing them in an enclosure and feeding them. These instructions are part of the release process and care guidelines to ensure the well-being of your butterflies. Please note that this may result in a mass release of butterflies. While we aim to accommodate individual releases, this is not always possible due to feeding requirements, shipping duration, schedules, methods selected, order placement timing and other variables. If you require a single release, please email our team well in advance at info@monarchbutterflies.ca to see if we can accommodate your specific request.

For mass releases, we are unable to ship all butterflies in one release container, as they must be packaged in glassine or envelopes for safe transport. Upon arrival your butterflies can be transferred to a mass release enclosure/net cage. We recommend that all orders should be placed with a net cage/enclosure. Although optional, we suggest selecting a net cage for every order as a requirement. For more information, visit our website, ordering page, blog post, helpful links, terms, and more.

SHIPPING TIME

The season for shipping butterflies runs from May-September, weather and season permitting. We are only able to ship butterflies in this window of time, as they are naturally found in the wild in the same time period. All butterflies are individually packaged for safe shipping. These butterflies are shipped in dark cool containers that naturally mimic the conditions for butterflies to be in a hibernation-like state. For pictures and videos of how we safely package your butterflies for release, please visit our blog and FAQ.

All shipments are made through Canada Post or as otherwise notified and shipped to the address provided, however, they may choose, at their discretion, to leave your package at your front door, a side door, with a concierge, your updated mailing address, at a safe drop location, your mail forwarding, in a community mailbox, tag it for pickup at your local post office, or otherwise. Although we wish they can hand-deliver every package, it is out of our control. Please ensure you provide the most accurate postal address and any special instructions if needed as not all requests may be accommodated by Canada Post.

In the past, we’ve used other courier and delivery services, and our experience has been that Canada Post takes the most care when handling our packages. After years of service, we developed a relationship with Canada Post as they are aware of the contents of our packages and use special handling with every delivery.

All of our packages are shipped Expedited XpressPost and with Priority shipping including a tracking number and standard $100 postal insurance. Postal insurance is included on all orders and any claims for damage or lost packages should be made to Canada Post. For full details on Canada Posts delivery terms and conditions, please visit www.canadapost-postescanada.ca

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Why are orders only shipped during the appropriate season and when weather conditions permit?

In general, the season typically begins around the end of April and lasts until late September or, in some cases, early October. The exact timing can vary depending on regional weather conditions and climate variations during the year. Additionally, the start and end of the season may differ based on the specific type of insect you are raising or releasing, your location, local availability and more. To get more detailed information, visit the ordering page on our website and check the “Shipping Time” tab.

Attempting to ship caterpillar or release butterflies outside of this seasonal window can lead to serious problems. The insects may not survive due to cold temperatures, insufficient food sources in the wild, or other environmental challenges. Our shipping for some of our services starts in April and concludes by late September or early October to align with conditions that maximize the survival and well-being of the butterflies. After this period, we cannot fulfill orders, as we prioritize the health and safety of the insects by only shipping them during suitable weather conditions and also do not operate outside these timelines and close for the season.

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