Community Profile

Pledge Status

Did Not Report

Pledge Date

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Program Year

2022

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Town of South Windsor

South Windsor, CT

Elizabeth Pendleton

Mayor Elizabeth Pendleton

Pledge Summary

South Windsor is a town in Connecticut with a population of approximately 26,000. This old agricultural town is snuggled next to the Connecticut River and is home to the South Windsor Parks & Recreation Department which oversees over 700 acres of open space which includes many parks and two successful community gardens. The Town of South Windsor has committed to saving the pollinators with signing of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents with more education and providing pollinator habitat in town.

Community Spotlight

Major Michael Donnelly Land Preserve

This conservation area was established in 2002 and includes 115.5 acres and is located on Sullivan Ave. An observation/picnic gazebo, fishing pond and lots of wildlife and pollinators to observe and enjoy from the blinds provided on site.

Action Items Committed for 2022

Communications and Convening ▸

Engage with community garden groups and urge them to plant native milkweeds and nectar-producing plants.
Engage with gardening leaders and partners (e.g., Master Naturalists, Master Gardeners, Nature Centers, Native Plant Society Chapters , other long-standing and influential community leaders) to support monarch butterfly conservation.
Create a community art project to enhance and promote monarch and pollinator conservation as well as cultural awareness and recognition.

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.

Past Pledge Archive

Mayor Name	Program Year	Pledge Date	Achievement
Mayor Elizabeth Pendleton Elizabeth Pendleton	2022	4/13/2022		View Pledge