Community Profile

Pledge Status

Complete

Pledge Date

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Program Year

2023

Achievement

2023

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Town of Townsend

Townsend, DE

Scott Lobdell

Mayor

Pledge Summary

Townsend was incorporated with the State of Delaware on April 3, 1885, and was named after the primary land owners of that time. Today, the Town has 5 neighborhoods and is home to approximately 3,000 residents. Mayor, Scott Lobdell governs town activities with assistance from four council members and administrative oversight from Town Staff. Under the Mayor’s governance, Townsend is committed to preserving a Wildlife Habitat for Monarch butterflies behind the Townhall.

Community Spotlight

Mayor’s Monarch Garden

Located just a few feet south of the Town Hall, the Townsend Mayor’s Monarch Garden hosts an assortment of colorful flowers and native pants to attract pollinators. The garden is maintained by the National Wildlife Committee and community volunteers.

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Townsend Municipal Park Garden

Located within the Townsend Municipal Park off of the walk trail is a quint little area where park goers may relax and enjoy the outdoors while observing the pollinators at work. This garden was established on May 12, 2023.

Action Items Committed for 2023

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.
Launch or maintain a public communication effort to encourage residents to plant monarch gardens at their homes or in their neighborhoods. (If you have community members who speak a language other than English, we encourage you to also communicate in that language; Champion Pledges must communicate in that language.)

Program and Demonstration Gardens ▸

Add or maintain native milkweed and nectar-producing plants in gardens in the community.
Plant or maintain a monarch and pollinator-friendly demonstration garden at City Hall or another prominent or culturally significant community location.
Host or support a native seed or plant sale, giveaway or swap.

Systems Change ▸

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

Past Pledge Archive

Mayor Name	Program Year	Pledge Date	Achievement
Mayor Scott Lobdell	2024	2/22/2024		View Pledge
Mayor Scott Lobdell	2023	3/8/2023	Signatories	View Pledge
Mayor Scott Lobdell	2022	12/22/2021	Signatories	View Pledge
Mayor Thomas McDonald	2021	2/16/2021	Signatories	View Pledge