BROOKHAVEN — Bennett and Andrew McManus of Rose Valley Scout Troop 272 recently enhanced the Hallie Christine Jackson Butterfly Sanctuary in Brookhaven as their projects in their quest toward attaining Eagle Scout rank. Their Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held in October. The Scouts are the sons of Brian and Annmarie McManus of Wallingford.
Bennett McManus, a student at Strath Haven High School, completed his Eagle Scout project by enhancing the sanctuary’s aesthetics and functionality. He constructed two beautifully designed planter boxes for the sanctuary’s entrance and organized a team of Scouts and community members to mulch the trails throughout the sanctuary, ensuring a clean and well-maintained environment for visitors and the sanctuary’s inhabitants alike. Andrew McManus, a student at AIM Academy, completed his Eagle Scout project by bringing a burst of color and life to the sanctuary.
He designed, constructed, and installed 24 vibrant butterfly houses. He also undertook a mid-season weeding of the entire sanctuary with a team of fellow Scouts, demonstrating his commitment to the ongoing care and maintenance of the space. The Hallie Christine Jackson Butterfly Sanctuary was designed as a platform to advocate for and raise awareness about mental health concerns in the community.
The sanctuary also serves as a refuge with the mission to reintroduce the Monarch butterfly and other species to Delaware County. The efforts of Bennett and Andrew McManus, resulted in.