Treehouse Masters Season 2 Episode 3 Wild Butterfly Escape
- TV-PG
- January 24, 2014
- 41 min
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In season 2 episode 3 of Treehouse Masters, titled "Wild Butterfly Escape," host Pete Nelson and his team of builders are tasked with creating a whimsical treehouse for a family who loves butterflies. The family's property is located in southern Missouri, where there are many indigenous butterfly species.
The family requests a treehouse that not only provides a fun and adventurous space for their children to play but also serves as an educational and interactive experience. They want the treehouse to be designed in a way that attracts and engages the local butterfly population.
Pete and his team brainstorm and design a treehouse that is a long, narrow structure, stretching from one tree to another, with minimal impact on the trees themselves. The structure is built primarily out of wood and steel and has multiple levels, each one offering a unique view of the surrounding forest.
One of the most exciting features of the treehouse is a "butterfly garden" on the roof, planted with flowers and vegetation that attract various butterfly species. The garden is designed to be a sanctuary for the butterflies, offering a safe place to land and feed. The garden is also easily accessible from inside the treehouse, allowing guests to observe the butterflies up close.
The treehouse also features a zip line, rope bridges, and a spiral slide, providing plenty of adventure for the family's children. Inside, the treehouse is filled with educational displays and interactive features that teach visitors about the local butterfly population, including charts and diagrams, butterfly collections, and butterfly life cycle exhibits.
Along with the butterfly garden, the team builds several other eco-friendly features into the treehouse's design. They install rainwater collection and filtration systems, solar panels, and a composting toilet. These features help minimize the treehouse's impact on the environment and make it a sustainable, green building.
Throughout the episode, viewers see the team overcome several construction challenges, such as getting the materials and equipment up into the trees and dealing with inclement weather. But despite these obstacles, the team perseveres and completes the treehouse on time and within the family's budget.
Once the treehouse is complete, the family is thrilled with the final product. They appreciate the team's attention to detail and the many features designed to attract and educate guests about the local butterfly population. The family's children immediately begin exploring the treehouse's many levels and features, and visitors are soon flocking to the property to see the beautiful butterflies up close.
Overall, "Wild Butterfly Escape" showcases Pete and his team's creativity, ingenuity, and commitment to designing structures that not only provide fun and adventure but also promote conservation and education.