In Greendale, one group is turning a simple idea into something that brings neighbors together. Colored butterflies are popping up in windows across the community to spark conversations and connection.
The Butterflies Create Community Ties initiative is the first project by Millie Rising, a group founded late January or early February this year for millennial-aged women to connect with their communities. While the group has members across Wisconsin, the effort is taking flight in Greendale.
Watch: How a new initiative in Greendale is using colored butterflies to create a greater sense of community among residents.
Greendale neighbors share hope through colorful butterfly project
I spoke with the people behind the project, who told me it is not really about the butterflies themselves, but about the conversations, the connection and the sense of hope they create…