The 2025 Bayer Hawaii Monarch Butterfly promotion is back and better than ever! This year marks our eighth annual event in partnership with Sharing the Butterfly Experience. Join us this summer to witness the beauty of these enchanting creatures at two exciting events: the Maui Ag Fest and later this summer at the Pearlridge Shopping Center.

Bayer Hawaii, in collaboration with Sharing the Butterfly Experience, will be giving away 30 free Monarch Butterfly Kits at the Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair on Saturday, May 31, at the War Memorial Complex in Wailuku. For your chance to win, visit our Bayer booth from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

While you're at our booth, don’t miss out on a free copy of our fun "Hawaii’s Farm to Table" activity book, designed to engage children and families in learning about local agriculture.

During last year's Maui AgFest, we engaged with hundreds of attendees to discuss Bayer’s initiatives in Hawaii, highlighting the essential role that monarch butterflies play in agriculture and our commitment to boosting their population.

Since 2018, Bayer Hawaii has proudly partnered with Sharing the Butterfly Experience to distribute hundreds of free monarch butterfly kits throughout the state. This initiative not only provides valuable educational opportunities but also highlights the critical role pollinators play in our ecosystem.

Sharing the Butterfly Experience, the only Hawaii member of the International Butterfly Breeders Association and the Association for Butterflies, has assembled these butterfly kits.

Darlene Doo-McDowell, founder of Sharing the Butterfly Experience, shares her excitement: "Witnessing the community's growing enthusiasm for monarch conservation over the years has been truly inspiring. With Bayer's continued support, we're thrilled to once again offer these kits and encourage everyone to play a role in helping these important pollinators thrive."

Later this summer, we are excited to continue our mission to protect monarch butterflies at Pearlridge Center from July 2 to August 3, 2025.

At Pearlridge, you can immerse yourself in the butterfly's life cycle through "Sharing the Butterfly Experience." Feed the butterflies, witness their transformations, and learn about their vital role as pollinators. Admission is $9 (children under 2 are free), with special discounts available for military personnel and first responders. Plus, Bayer Hawaii will be giving away even more free Monarch Butterfly Kits during the exhibit!

Keep an eye out for updates on which Saturdays Bayer Hawaii will be giving away the kits. Exciting details will be revealed soon!

Monica Ivey, Corporate Relations Lead at Bayer Hawaii, expressed her enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "Our long-standing collaboration with Sharing the Butterfly Experience reflects our deep commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement here in Hawaii. We're excited to provide these educational opportunities and empower residents to contribute to monarch conservation."

As part of the promotion, 25 lucky individuals will be selected to receive a mini monarch butterfly habitat kit at each kit giveaway location. Each kit includes a protective habitat for caterpillars, two live caterpillars, and food for the caterpillars. No purchase is necessary to enter the drawing. Winners will be chosen onsite and must be present to claim their kits at the time of the drawing.

Did you know that monarch butterflies undergo a fascinating life cycle of four stages? A monarch caterpillar hatches from a tiny egg laid by a female butterfly, then goes through five molts while feeding on crown flower (a type of milkweed). After that, it transforms into a chrysalis or pupa, and finally emerges as a fully developed butterfly. This incredible growth process takes up to 20 days!

We look forward to seeing you soon! To learn more about Bayer Hawaii's conservation and sustainability practices, please visit https://www.bayer.com/en/us/hawaii-sustainability