Community Profile

Pledge Status

Active

Pledge Date

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Program Year

2026

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City of Bastrop

Bastrop, TX

Ishmael Harris

Mayor

Pledge Summary

The city of Bastrop is nestled in the central Texas region and is home of the lost pines. We are an outdoor community with support for our parks and natural areas. Throughout our public spaces we have created gardens and habitat to support the Monarchs. Our city departments have partnerships with outside organizations such as the master naturalists and gardeners to assist in creating these habitats. We are committed to expanding places where Monarchs can thrive.

Community Spotlight

Bastrop City Hall Fall 2023

Before taking the pledge in 2024 the raised bed in front of Bastrop City Hall consisted of Bermuda grass and a lone rose bush.

Action Items Committed for 2026

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 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 ▸

Plant milkweed and pollinator-friendly native nectar plants along roadsides, medians, or public rights-of-way.

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.

Past Pledge Archive

Mayor Name	Program Year	Pledge Date	Achievement
Mayor Ishmael Harris	2026	4/1/2026		View Pledge
Mayor Ishmael Harris	2025	3/4/2025	Signatories	View Pledge
Mayor Lyle Nelson	2024	2/18/2024	Signatories	View Pledge