Community Profile

Pledge Status

Complete

Pledge Date

Friday, December 27, 2024

Program Year

2025

Achievement

2025

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City of Norman

Norman, OK

Stephen Holman

Mayor

Pledge Summary

Norman, Oklahoma, is proud to be a leader in monarch butterfly and pollinator conservation, championing efforts to support these vital species. From creating and maintaining vibrant pollinator habitats to educating the public about their importance, Norman is committed to fostering a sustainable environment. The city’s collaborative spirit shines through in events like the annual "Monarchs in the Park" festival, which brings the community together to celebrate and protect pollinators. These efforts reflect Norman’s dedication to environmental stewardship and its role as a model for conservation and sustainability in Oklahoma and beyond.

Community Spotlight

Monarch Eggs on Milkweed, Prairie Creek Park

Norman volunteer points out Monarch eggs on milkweed located in Prairie Creek Park.

Action Items Committed for 2025

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.
Engage with Homeowners Associations (HOAs), Community Associations or neighborhood organizations to identify opportunities to plant monarch gardens and revise maintenance and mowing programs.

Program and Demonstration Gardens ▸

Plant or maintain a monarch and pollinator-friendly demonstration garden at City Hall or another prominent or culturally significant community location.
Add or maintain native milkweed and nectar-producing plants in gardens in the community.
Host or support a monarch butterfly festival that is accessible to all residents in the community and promotes monarch and pollinator conservation, as well as cultural awareness and recognition.

Past Pledge Archive

Mayor Name	Program Year	Pledge Date	Achievement
Mayor Stephen Holman	2025	12/27/2024	Signatories	View Pledge
Mayor Larry Heikkila	2023	2/7/2023	Leadership Circle	View Pledge
Mayor Larry Heikkila	2022	12/15/2021	Signatories	View Pledge
Mayor Breea Clark	2021	4/16/2021	Signatories	View Pledge