We had an exciting morning on Monday as all of our butterflies emerged from their chrysalises. Before we released them we talked about things they (and all living things) would need to survive. We noted that while we could provide them with water and air, eventually it would be hard to supply them with nectar (food), and certainly the space we had for them as caterpillars is no longer adequate once they are butterflies.  We wished them well and set them free on a beautiful morning to begin their journey south.