This Pollinator-Themed Festival In New Hampshire Has Been Going Strong Since 2012

As we see more and more each day, nature is a powerful but also very fragile thing. I see it every time I am out hiking. Ecosystems can survive some pretty harsh conditions, but can also be damaged and potentially wiped out by external forces. The world of pollinators is one such ecosystem that needs our help to survive and you can learn more about them at this annual festival in New Hampshire.

The New Hampshire Monarch Festival takes place annually at Petals in the Pines in Canterbury. Its mission is to bring awareness to the plight of monarch butterflies.

Monarchs are at risk from deforestation and loss of habitat. Learn what you can do to help these amazing creatures thrive.

Learn about the life cycle of these essential pollinators and their migration. Live demonstrations will be held in the monarch rearing tent.

Every family gets a gift bag with milkweed and other pollinator seeds. You will also learn how to plant them, so you can attract butterflies right in your own yard.

Visitors can also learn about the plight of all pollinators, not just butterflies, while exploring all that Petals in the Pines has to offer.

Other activities include exploring a pollinator meadow, a photo booth, nature walks through the gardens, and pick-your-own flowers.

For more information on this ecologically-important festival in New Hampshire, visit the Petals in the Pines website and be sure to follow Petals in the Pines on Facebook for the latest updates.

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