Peterborough will host Monarch Week from Monday through Thursday, Feb. 23-26, in the foyer of the Peterborough Town Hall. The display will be open to the public daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The community installation will feature up to 100 hand-colored monarch butterfly illustrations, created largely by local children, transforming the space into a tribute to the colorful pollinators.
Educational materials will accompany the artwork, highlighting the monarch’s life cycle, migration and environmental challenges. The display is designed to encourage appreciation and stewardship of local wildlife.
Monarch Week is an intern-led initiative developed by Office and Planning & Building intern Alex Laurie, a ConVal High School senior. The project is tied to Laurie’s Wildlife Spotlight Series, which features weekly profiles of local species, including the monarch butterfly.