Bringing Butterflies to Life
Explore, Learn, Conserve
Welcome to
Butterfly Gear's Courses
with Steve Woodhall
Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been chasing butterflies for years, you’re in the right place.
Here you’ll find a growing library of online courses created by Steve Woodhall, one of South Africa’s most passionate and knowledgeable butterfly experts. Each course is packed with beautiful imagery, fascinating facts, and clear, accessible teaching – designed to help you understand and enjoy our incredible local butterfly fauna.
We're just getting started! More courses will be added over time,
covering everything from moths and behaviour to habitats, identification tips, and photography tricks.
So keep checking in – or better yet, join our Facebook Page and never miss a new release.
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An Introduction to South African Butterflies
If you’re curious about South African butterflies but not sure where to begin, this is the perfect place to start.
This short, self-paced course introduces you to all five butterfly families found in South Africa, with 23 easy-to-watch video lessons and loads of real-life photos. It’s jargon-free, beginner-friendly, and full of the kind of knowledge Steve has spent a lifetime collecting.