Community Profile

Pledge Status

Complete

Pledge Date

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Program Year

2024

Achievement

2024

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City of Kennedale/Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission

Kennedale, TX

Jan Joplin

Mayor

Pledge Summary

Kennedale is a vibrant, growing city with a population of 8,500, located on the southern edge of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The city collaborates with the Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission to manage and maintain its pollinator garden and Monarch Waystation, both located in the heart of Kennedale at TownCenter Park. This park is surrounded by key landmarks, including the Library, City Hall, and Senior Center, and serves as the venue for many community events, making the garden accessible to both residents and visitors. Under the leadership of Mayor Joplin, the City of Kennedale is dedicated to creating a more pollinator-friendly community. By engaging residents and promoting the importance of milkweed, native plants, and pollinators, the city is fostering a sustainable environment for future generations. Keep Kennedale Beautiful is made up of appointed board members and passionate volunteers who share a deep love for the city and a commitment to preserving its natural beauty. To learn more about Keep Kennedale Beautiful and get involved, visit their webpage at https://www.cityofkennedale.com/135/KKB-Keep-Kennedale-Beautiful.

Community Spotlight

Action Items Committed for 2024

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 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 ▸

Display educational signage at monarch gardens and pollinator habitat.
Host or support a monarch butterfly festival that is accessible to all residents in the community and promotes monarch and pollinator conservation, as well as cultural awareness and recognition.
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.
Facilitate or support a milkweed seed collection and propagation effort.
Host or support a native seed or plant sale, giveaway or swap.

Past Pledge Archive

Mayor Name	Program Year	Pledge Date	Achievement
Mayor Brad Horton	2025	4/8/2025		View Pledge
Mayor Jan Joplin	2024	12/12/2023	Leadership Circle	View Pledge
Mayor Jan Joplin	2023	3/31/2023	Leadership Circle	View Pledge
Mayor Brian Johnson	2021	2/22/2021		View Pledge