Our Farm
The farm is owned by Brandon & Nora Aker. All-A-Flutter began in 2001 on the family farm, located in the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina. With the Aker’s love for business and the farm grounds All-A-Flutter Farms flourished in their capable, dedicated hands – growing to what it is today. This little piece of heaven is the ideal place to raise beautiful Monarch butterflies as well as a vast array of host & nectar plants. While the areas around the farm have long since been industrialized, the acreage is still home to an old barn, guinea hens, deer, racoons, turkeys, and all sorts of wildlife. The farm is truly a labor of love!
What We Believe
Our farm was built on the belief that too much commercialism and industrialization of the world has led to the needless destruction of the natural habitats of many animals and insects. Our goal and desire is to give something back to the world, and touch lives in the process.
We are firm believers in educating the young concerning the plight of the Monarch butterfly. If we can impress upon these young people the importance of saving natural habitats and respecting nature, the Monarch will not one day be a part of the endangered species list. And their grandchildren, will know the joy of chasing a beautiful butterfly across a lovely meadow one day.
We welcome all to come and visit the farm. Tours of the facilities can be scheduled, along with an age-appropriate lecture for students, complete with demonstrations of all stages of development: from the instar (caterpillar) stage, to the chrysalis, to the emergence of the brilliantly colored adult butterfly. Visitors can even hand feed the butterflies, too!
Tim Pless 2.9.1961 – 11.22.2012 Forever in our Hearts
