Community Profile

Pledge Status

Active

Pledge Date

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Program Year

2026

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City of Novato

Novato, CA

Rachel Farac

Mayor

Pledge Summary

Nestled in the scenic rolling hills of northern Marin County, Novato, California, is a vibrant community known for its natural beauty, open spaces, and deep-rooted environmental values. As a city that values sustainability and ecological stewardship, Novato is proud to be actively engaged in efforts to conserve monarch butterflies and other vital pollinators.

Community Spotlight

Action Items Committed for 2026

Communications and Convening ▸

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.)
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.

Program and Demonstration Gardens ▸

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

Systems Change ▸

Reduce or eliminate the use of herbicides, pesticides, or other chemicals that are harmful to monarchs and pollinators and urban wildlife.

Past Pledge Archive

Mayor Name	Program Year	Pledge Date	Achievement
Mayor Rachel Farac	2026	3/19/2026		View Pledge
Mayor Tim O' Connor	2025	4/21/2025		View Pledge