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Active

Pledge Date

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Program Year

2025

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City of Boerne

Boerne, TX

Frank Ritchie

Mayor

Pledge Summary

Boerne, the county seat of Kendall County, is among the fastest growing and most desirable places to live in the nation, known for its historical charm, scenic Hill Country landscape, vibrant parks, and award-winning community services. With a population of approximately 22,000, Boerne is located 30 miles northwest of San Antonio, the seventh-largest city in the U.S. Positioned on the southern edge of the Edwards Plateau, the area is rich in both natural and cultural resources. The City of Boerne and Kendall County actively collaborate with various conservation-focused organizations, land trusts, and volunteer groups to educate, promote, and implement programs that support native species diversity. These partnerships have led to the protection and enhancement of habitats for native plants and pollinators, contributing to the ecological richness of this biologically diverse region.

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Community Spotlight

Action Items Committed for 2025

Communications and Convening

  • 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.
  • Add or maintain native milkweed and nectar-producing plants in gardens in the community.