INSPIRING NEW BEGINNINGS ONE BUTTERFLY AT A TIME

How a drive for passion has lead to the pursuit to educate and spread joy throughout the community of Oahu

In March of 2020, Henry Fang, a young business leader in Oahu, was climbing the corporate ladder, when he was suddenly furloughed from his job with Four Seasons KoOlina. “Shortly after, just by chance, I came across an article stating how pacific monarch butterflies are on the verge of becoming an endangered species and from there, the idea was born.” Henry became inspired to begin responsibly raising monarch butterflies and releasing them back into nature to encourage their well-populations in the wild. The concept originated as a backyard passion project, shared with friends and family, but through leadership and a spark of interest across social media, it quickly evolved into so much more.

Fast forward a year into the future and the passion-fun project born amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic has evolved into a full-time, sustainable, family run business. Henry Fang, along with his brother have dedicated themselves to spreading symbols of hope during these tough times to develop long-lasting impacts throughout the community. The process is easy. Each box includes one live monarch butterfly chrysalis and contains release instructions so families, friends, and individuals can safely release the monarch butterfly into the wild.

Through his partnerships with Make a Wish Hawaii and chrysalis box donations to Kapiolani Hospital, Paradise Monarch’s is spreading happiness and shedding light through even the darkest of times. Through sharing this experience, Paradise Monarchs is able to create awareness and educate individuals about the local monarch butterfly conservation and transformation.

When asked of the next steps, Henry said they are in the midst of creating a live-working monarch butterfly conservation property on the west side of Oahu. “This butterfly garden is our next goal we have as a way to increase conservation and educational efforts across the community.”

”Seeing the smiles on kids’ faces is and will always be the inspiration for my business,” Henry says. The butterfly release is a symbol of hope, happiness, and positivity and Henry Fang, as a leader in our community, is a symbol that it is never too late for a new, fresh start.

Be sure to check out the Henry’s gifts that keep on giving at the Kakaako Farmers market every Saturday and Kailua town every other Sunday. You can also follow them on social media @ParadiseMonarch or on paradisemonarchs.com.