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Pledge Status

Pending Review

Pledge Date

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Program Year

2026

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Denville

Denville, NJ

Thomas Andes

Mayor

Pledge Summary

The Township of Denville, known as the "Hub of Morris County," is located halfway between the Hudson and Delaware Rivers. This 12.74 square mile suburban community is the home of 17,000 residents. The Environmental Commission is very excited to begin the process to rejuvenate the Monarch Butterfly population in our yards, parks and open space.

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Community Spotlight

Action Items Committed for 2026

Communications and Convening ▸

  • Issue a proclamation to raise awareness about the decline of the monarch butterfly and the species’ need for habitat. This proclamation must incorporate a focus on monarch conservation.

Program and Demonstration Gardens ▸

  • Host or support a native seed or plant sale, giveaway or swap.
  • Plant or maintain a monarch and pollinator-friendly demonstration garden at City Hall or another prominent or culturally significant community location.
  • Display educational signage at monarch gardens and pollinator habitat.

Systems Change ▸

  • Launch, expand, or continue an effort to change municipal planting ordinances and practices to include more native milkweed and native nectar producing plants at city properties.