Community Profile

Pledge Status

Complete

Pledge Date

Friday, January 14, 2022

Program Year

2022

Achievement

Signatories

2022

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Village of Port Chester

Port Chester, NY

Luis Marino

Mayor

Pledge Summary

Port Chester is a Village in the Town of Rye in Westchester County, New York. The Village is a vibrant and diverse community of approximately 30,000 people situated 25 miles north of New York City. Mayor Marino is pleased to sign the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging with residents in the creation of monarch butterfly habitat in the Village. The Mayor is aware of the importance of saving monarchs and other pollinators, and believes that encouraging the expansion of native plantings will not only benefit monarchs but all native species, as well as providing natural and beautiful spaces for Village residents

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Action Items Committed for 2022

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.