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Pledge Status

Active

Pledge Date

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Program Year

2026

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City of Asheville

Asheville, NC

Esther Manheimer

Mayor

Pledge Summary

Asheville is a city nestled in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. Known for our biological diversity and lush ecosystems, Asheville was the birthplace of Bee City USA, now a national pollinator conservation association. In a resolution adopted on June 26, 2021, Asheville adopted a set of commitments to restoring habitat that provides food, nesting sites, and overwinter sites for pollinators. The City of Asheville is proud of our efforts to reverse pollinator decline by dedicating public space to support thriving pollinator communities and engaging residents in building more habitat throughout the city.

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Action Items Committed for 2026

Communications and Convening

  • Engage with city parks and recreation, public works, sustainability, and other relevant staff to identify opportunities to revise and maintain mowing programs and milkweed / native nectar plant planting programs.

Program and Demonstration Gardens

  • Host or support a native seed or plant sale, giveaway or swap.

Systems Change

  • Increase the percentage of native plants, shrubs and trees that must be used in city landscaping ordinances and encourage use of milkweed, where appropriate.