WILLEMSTAD - The Sandals Foundation, committed to preserving the environment and promoting biodiversity, has announced a new partnership with Hòfi Mango Park to create a Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden at Hòfi Mango, a park in Willemstad. This USD $50,000 initiative will transform a section of the park into a vibrant sanctuary, dedicated to promoting environmental education and supporting local ecosystems.
This funding will see to the rehabilitation of a dedicated area, including the installation of native plants, a sustainable irrigation system, and a specially designed layout to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Co-owner of Hòfi Mango, Jandino Asporaat says, “The butterfly garden that we are going to realize together with Sandals Foundation is incredibly important for Curaçao because butterflies will pollinate the plants, which is good for our flora and fauna.”
Biodiversity protection is a key area of focus for the Sandals Foundation as it invests in environmental projects across all nine islands in which it operates.
“We’re incredibly proud to be part of a project that not only nurtures the environment but also touches the hearts of everyone who visits.” said Jeffrey Speelman Acting General Manager of Sandals Royal Curaçao, “The Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden is a reminder of the beauty that thrives when we care for nature, and we hope it inspires people of all ages to play a role in protecting our precious ecosystems.”
The Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden will offer visitors and residents an immersive experience in nature, featuring carefully selected plants, an irrigation system, and a specially designed layout to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
“Our partnership with the Sandals Foundation will bring an extraordinary resource to Curaçao.” said Jandino Asporaat, “This garden is not only a beautiful addition to Hòfi Mango, but it also serves as a living classroom where people of all ages can connect with the environment. In the greenhouse, persons will really see the cycle of life from an egg, caterpillar to butterfly. By seeing this, we believe that there will more appreciation for our natural environment.”
