Tena Engels is a WUL Hometown Hero, and has been nominated by Fairhaven Resident Ruth Kromholz “For nurturing monarch butterflies and the residents of Fairhaven by creating a Monarch Waystation to raise monarchs from larvae to butterflies.”
Monarch butterflies travel the world, and they need a place to rest and multiply. Tena has created such a haven. Once the butterflies reach maturity to be released, she has shared that experience with the residents of Fairhaven, who are even able to name their butterfly.
Ruth said, “Tena is a joy. We are lucky to have her.”
Brian Robinson of Fairhaven said, “The monarch exhibit is a ‘water cooler’ spot for residents, staff and visitors as they enter Fairhaven and even throughout the day checking in and checking back to see what has changed and excited for what is to come.”
Tena has also been recognized on the Council for Health and Human Service Ministries website/social media. Following is the link to the story: https://www.chhsm.org/news/monarch-waystation-latest-addition-in-fairhavens-efforts-to-help-monarch-butterflies-thrive/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRDKdhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFQR2FETGRpYTJwQjRYTTdJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHglrd1VhmvzfJb2qey_rEbuFNIufS3rrxrYD1ucIHuluBa8stijPqv1QmuYu_aem_hEc9a_XHHGj19-HjKU194A
WUL (Whitewater Unites Lives) is a locally-focused civil and human rights group that works to connect the people in our community and to create opportunities for all people to learn and support each other in our common humanity.
Anyone who would like to nominate a local hero of any age should send their nomination, with a short description, to whitewaterunites@gmail.com
Editor’s Note: The above was provided by Whitewater Unites Lives.
