Community Profile

City of Warrensburg

Warrensburg , MO

Bruce Uhler

Mayor

Pledge Summary

Warrensburg is a community in central Missouri with a population of over 20,000, and is proud to be the home of the University of Central Missouri, and a neighbor of Whiteman Air Force Base. Our community has over 400 acres of parkland, an introduced prairie maintained by community volunteers, multiple hiking trails, and is 9 miles from Knob Noster State Park. As Mayor of the City of Warrensburg, I recognize the vital role that monarch butterflies and other pollinators play in the health of our environment, economy, and quality of life, and Warrensburg is committed to being part of the effort across North America to help ensure the future of this iconic species. Therefore I, as Mayor of Warrensburg, pledge to take action to help save the monarch butterfly and support pollinators throughout our community. By signing the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge, the City of Warrensburg proudly joins cities across the continent in committing to protect monarchs and other pollinators for generations to come. Together with focused efforts we will create a thriving ecosystem that benefits both wildlife and the people of Warrensburg.

Community Spotlight

Turkeyfoot Prairie

Turkeyfoot Prairie, a 7 acre introduced prairie, was established in 1997 as part of Warrensburg Parks and Recreation. Volunteers remove invasive plants, coordinate prescribed burns, plant and maintain pollinator species, and lead community education.

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Air B & Bees for Pollinators

This program supports homeowners in creating pollinator-friendly spaces in their yards and gardens, including native plant selection advice and hands-on planting help. Even a small garden can make a big difference!

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Bush Honeysuckle Eradication

The City's Energy and Sustainability Task Force, together with Warrensburg Parks & Rec, CEA (a local environmental group), and UCM Biology students, are working to eradicate bush honeysuckle from the 6.85 acres around Lions Lake in Warrensburg.

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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 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.

Program and Demonstration Gardens ▸

Host or support a native seed or plant sale, giveaway or swap.
Plant or maintain a monarch and pollinator-friendly demonstration garden at City Hall or another prominent or culturally significant community location.
Launch, expand, or continue an invasive species removal program that will support the re-establishment of native habitat for monarch butterflies and other pollinators.
Display educational signage at monarch gardens and pollinator habitat.

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.
Launch, expand, or continue an effort to change municipal planting ordinances and practices to include more native milkweed and native nectar producing plants at city properties.

Past Pledge Archive

Mayor Name	Program Year	Pledge Date	Achievement
Mayor Bruce Uhler	2026	12/31/2025		View Pledge
Mayor Bruce Uhler	2025	4/24/2025	Signatories	View Pledge

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City of Warrensburg

Pledge Summary

Community Spotlight

Turkeyfoot Prairie

Air B & Bees for Pollinators

Bush Honeysuckle Eradication

Action Items Committed for 2026

Communications and Convening ▸

Program and Demonstration Gardens ▸

Systems Change ▸

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