Village of Hawthorn Woods
Hawthorn Woods, IL
Dominick DiMaggio
Summary for 2025
The Village of Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, located just 35 miles north of the City of Chicago with approximately 9,062 residents, is an upscale, friendly “rural by design” community. As a certified Bee City USA and Tree City USA affiliate, an Audubon International Sustainable Community, and an International Dark Sky Community, the Village is fiercely committed to protecting our natural resources, boasting twenty-four park sites and four pollinator habitats – Brierwoods Preserve, Meadowlark Park and Arboretum, Indian Creek Preserve, and the Hawthorn Heritage Outdoor Museum Trail. Mayor Dominick DiMaggio of the Village of Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, has committed to saving the Monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and looks forward to expanding pollinator environments throughout the community.
Village of Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire, IL
Elizabeth Brandt
Summary for 2025
The Village of Lincolnshire, 1957, is a northern suburb of Chicago and is conveniently adjacent to the TriState Tollway. Lincolnshire is home to 7,940 residents, two nationally-recognized public school districts, and over 400 businesses – a number of which are global headquarters and Fortune 500 companies. The Village of Lincolnshire prides itself in its environmental stewardship and its ongoing commitment to monarch butterfly and pollinator habitat education and conservation.
City of Plantation
Plantation, FL
Nick Sortal
Summary for 2025
In the City of Plantation's mission statement, the city expresses its commitment to responsible environmental stewardship. The city continues to encourage residents to utilize native landscape, conserve water, and support the south Florida ecosystem.
Village of Ardsley
Ardsley, NY
Nancy Kaboolian
Summary for 2025
The Village of Ardsley is located in Westchester County, New York and has a population of ~5,000 residents. The Village is committed to and has already taken many actions to help the monarch butterfly including increasing public awareness of the issue and encouraging residents to build gardens for monarchs. The Village has launched the Ardsley Pollinator Pathway Project to help save endangered pollinators. The Village is aware of the importance of saving monarchs and other pollinators and believes that encouraging the expansion of native plantings will not only benefit monarchs but all native species, as well as providing natural and beautiful spaces for Village residents. Ardsley earned the Leadership Circle Achievement for the National Wildlife Federation's Mayors Monarch Pledge in 2022, 2023 and 2024. The Village is proud to support our beloved monarch butterflies.
City of Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA
Rusty Fuller
Summary for 2025
The Cedar Rapids Parks Department is an advocate for native plantings, prairies, and pollinator zones. We are actively increasing the number of each and are committed to this initiative. We continue to educate our staff and pursue partnerships that can aide all involved in such an endeavor.
Village of Quogue
Quogue, NY
Robert Treuhold
Summary for 2025
Quogue is a village on Long Island in the State of New York with a population of approximately 1,500 year-round residents. Located on the Atlantic Ocean and part of the Hamptons, the Village has many seasonal residents who enjoy the beaches during the summer months. The Quogue Wildlife Refuge is located in the Village and hosts many events throughout the year to educate and promote environmental initiatives. The Village is also identified as part of the Pollinator Corridor on the East End of Long Island.
Town of North Hempstead
Manhasset, NY
Jennifer DeSena
Summary for 2025
The Town of North Hempstead is a suburban community located on Long Island, New York and has a population of over 200,000 residents. In 2018, the Town of North Hempstead first took the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and have taken the pledge every year since. Through the pledge, the Town has committed to and already taken many actions to help the monarch butterfly including increasing public awareness of the issue, encouraging residents to build gardens for monarchs in their homes, and creating monarch habitat on Town owned land. For more information on the Town's Sustainability Initiatives including protecting monarchs and other pollinators visit: northhempsteadny.gov/sustainability
City of Chesterfield
Chesterfield, MO
Bob Nation
Summary for 2025
Chesterfield, Missouri is a city in the St. Louis area. Our population is approximately 50,000. The city is located in west St. Louis County, with rolling, wooded hills and the Chesterfield valley lying next to the Missouri River. We value our parks, open space, and community gardens. Mayor Nation of Chesterfield, Missouri has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with his signing of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge. He looks forward to engaging residents, through the efforts of the Chesterfield Citizens' Environmental Advisory Committee, in building more pollinator habitat in our city.
City of Plano
Plano, TX
John Muns
Summary for 2025
The City of Plano is home to approximately 294,152 residents and is located just North of Dallas. Plano is recognized as a leader in sustainability, as shown by their 2023 Texas Environmental Excellence Award. Plano is currently pursuing the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Community Wildlife Habitat Certification. There are currently hundreds of wildlife habitats already located throughout the City including many Monarch habitats.
City of Pharr
Pharr, TX
Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez
Summary for 2025
The City of Pharr, with an estimated population of 80,000 residents, is located in the Rio Grande Valley, a crucial part of the migratory route for monarch butterflies traveling to South America. Unfortunately, much of the natural habitat for monarchs and other wildlife has been disturbed due to human development and agriculture. To combat this issue, local officials are working to protect and restore habitats through various initiatives, such as the Keep Pharr Beautiful board, the Tree City USA designation, and the Mayor's Monarch Pledge. These efforts aim to educate the public about the importance of pollinators and their habitats.
