Dieppe Proud to Receive Monarch-Friendly City Certification

The City of Dieppe is pleased to announce that it officially received Monarch-Friendly City certification from Nature NB, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation, at the regular City Council meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026. This recognition confirms the municipality’s concrete commitment to preserving monarch butterfly habitat through the implementation of 15 specific initiatives. 

This commitment is part of an effort that began several years ago. In collaboration with Les Ami.e.s de la nature du sud-est du N.-B., Dieppe has created a garden of milkweed, the only food that monarch butterfly caterpillars eat, located near the Aquatic and Sports Centre. Dieppe is also known for its monumental butterfly sculpture, standing about 12 feet tall, created by artist Heather Lawrie-Morse, which depicts the entire life cycle of this endangered insect. 

Mayor Yvon Lapierre expressed his enthusiasm for the municipality’s commitment: “Since Dieppe is committed to preserving the environment for future generations, this certification goes hand in hand with our values of sustainable development. That is why we felt compelled to support this endangered migratory insect. We want our collective efforts to make a difference in this fight for the butterfly’s survival.” 

Call to action 

Certification is not limited to the City’s actions: Dieppe residents are also invited to play a role in protecting the monarch butterfly. Simple actions can make a big difference: 

The certification will be highlighted during the City of Dieppe’s annual Earth Day event on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rotary St-Anselme Park. Activities will include building pollinator hotels, community cleanups, miniature horses, and much more. For more information, visit dieppe.ca/earthday 

To learn more about Dieppe’s efforts to protect the monarch butterfly, visit dieppe.ca/monarch