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Pledge Status

Active

Pledge Date

Monday, May 4, 2026

Program Year

2026

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City of Palo Alto

Palo Alto, CA

Vicki Veenker

Mayor

Pledge Summary

Palo Alto is a city in the heart of Silicon Valley with a population of approximately 68,000 residents. Known for its tree-lined neighborhoods, innovative spirit, and commitment to sustainability, Palo Alto is home to an extensive park system, vibrant community spaces, and the scenic Foothills and Baylands Nature Preserves. Mayor Veenker of Palo Alto looks forward to continuing the City’s efforts to support monarch butterflies and other pollinators through the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge.

Community Spotlight

Action Items Committed for 2026

Communications and Convening ▸

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 ▸

Plant milkweed and pollinator-friendly native nectar plants along roadsides, medians, or public rights-of-way.

Past Pledge Archive

Mayor Name	Program Year	Pledge Date	Achievement
Mayor Vicki Veenker	2026	5/4/2026		View Pledge