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Pledge Status

Active

Pledge Date

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Program Year

2025

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Abuzz For Wildlife in Eatontown

Borough of Eatontown, NJ

Anthony Talerico, Jr.

Mayor

Pledge Summary

The Borough of Eatontown is a community of approximately 13,000 residents. We have over 180 acres of preserved land with two pollinator gardens and a very large community garden. We look forward to continuing our conservation efforts during 2025.

Community Spotlight

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.

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.
  • Display educational signage at monarch gardens and pollinator habitat.

Systems Change

  • Launch, expand, or continue one or more ordinances to reduce light pollution to benefit urban wildlife.