Educational Experiences Rooted in Nature
This is your chance to witness a breathtaking part of nature’s story — one that’s disappearing in many parts of the world!
Perfect for Field Trips & Group Visits
Peak migration season is the ultimate time for students- or ANYONE to experience science in motion!
Our immersive, interactive field trips bring biology to life with:
- Hands-on learning stations
- Guided tours through the butterfly habitat
- Educational talks on migration, life cycles, and native ecosystems
- Opportunities for close-up photography and sketching
Very Informative!
Sean was very informative about our native pollinators and plants. I am excited for the next class.
— Dawn L.
Highly recommend!
We had a great time! I was shocked at how much I learned about our native plants and attracting pollinators to my garden! Highly recommend to anyone in any phase of their gardening journey.
— Crystal D
Learn
Informative gardening lessons taught by our gardener + designer Sean Reid.
Workshops
Live Q+A to go more in depth on specific topics. Get answers for your specific concerns.
Hands-on Experiences
Learn hands-on in the Butterfly Garden.
Nature-Based Education for Little Explorers
At Monarch Ranch, our interactive garden tours and pollinator workshops are a breath of fresh air—literally! Kids will observe live butterflies, bees, and other native pollinators up close, explore our flourishing native plant gardens, and discover how everything in nature is connected. We tailor each lesson to be engaging, educational, and full of wonder for young minds.
Perfect for homeschool groups, families, schools, and even birthday parties!
Field Trips & Education
Choose the experience that best fits your group. Schools and homeschool groups receive structured, curriculum-informed learning, while families enjoy a private, immersive garden experience with optional add-ons.
Schools & Homeschool Groups
Outdoor learning experiences designed for groups seeking meaningful conservation education and real-world science. Curriculum-informed programming included.
Core Field Trip Experience
A guided visit that turns the gardens into a living classroom.
- Immersive garden tour with plant and insect identification
- Safe catch–observe–release insect learning
- Live learning in the gardens with native species and habitats
Butterfly Observation & Feeding
Observe butterflies up close and learn about South Carolina’s native species.
- Butterfly observation in the gardens
- Feeding experience in the butterfly observation tent
Curriculum & Conservation Learning
Structured lessons informed by resources from the Xerces Society.
- Pollinator ecosystems and life cycles
- Native plant and habitat connections
Hands-On Workshop Add-On
Turn your visit into a build-and-learn experience.
- Build-your-own pollinator planter
- Planting a garden plot (when available)
Chaperones: One adult may attend free per sibling or family group. Additional adults are $10 each.
Families
Private, flexible visits for families who want a meaningful educational experience without a large group setting.
Family Field Trip-Style Visit
An intimate garden learning experience designed for parents and children.
- Guided garden walk with plant and bug identification
- Catch–observe–release insect learning with guidance
- Live learning in the gardens and habitats
Note: Curriculum and the butterfly observation tent are not included by default. Butterfly tent access may be added for an additional fee.
Optional Family Add-Ons
Enhance your visit with a hands-on project.
- Butterfly observation tent access
- Build a pollinator planter
- Planting a garden plot (when available)
Schools & Homeschool Groups receive structured, curriculum-informed learning experiences. Families enjoy a private garden visit with optional upgrades.
Ready to plan your visit?
Field trip dates fill quickly each season. Share a few details about your group using the contact form below, and we’ll reach out to help you plan the best experience for your needs.
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Conveniently located between the Lowcountry and Midlands, Monarch Ranch welcomes schools and groups from across the region. Whether you’re coming from Charleston, Columbia, Beaufort, or anywhere in between, we offer a unique outdoor classroom experience like no other!
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