City of Toronto
Toronto, ON
Olivia Chow
Summary for 2024
With the goal of protecting the more than 360 species of bees and more than 100 species of butterflies and other pollinators that call Toronto home, the City of Toronto has adopted a Pollinator Protection Strategy. The Strategy identifies a set of guiding principles, six priorities and 30 actions that the City and community can take to protect our diverse native pollinator community. Toronto is home to more than three million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities.
Wabash
Wabash, IN
Scott Long
Summary for 2024
The City of Wabash is taking strides to create an environment attractive to Monarch Butterflies and bees within the entirety of our Park system, and encouraging residents to plant attracting species of plants to sustain Monarch Butterflies and bees.
City of Harker Heights
Harker Heights, TX
Michael Blomquist
Summary for 2024
Harker Heights is a city in central Texas with a population of approximately 34,000. The city is close to the Interstate 35 corridor that roughly follows the path the Monarch’s migrate each year. Being in the path of the Monarch Migration, Mayor Blomquist of Harker Heights has invested in creating a pocket prairie, native pollinator gardens, and education that engages the community to help protect the Monarch Butterfly.
Township of Bloomfield
Bloomfield, NJ
Jenny Mundell
Summary for 2024
Bloomfield, NJ is a diverse suburban community of approximately 55,000 people, located 15 miles west of New York City. Numerous community groups (e.g., Environmental Commission, Greener Bloomfield and Bloomfield Beautification Committee) are working cooperatively with the town administration and Department of Public Works toward increasing the number of pollinator habitats from one end of the town to the other. Gradually, native plants are being introduced to both new and established gardens at various locations (e.g., public library and civic center). The Bloomfield Health Department recently initiated a pollinator garden program to help educate the public and assist community members in establishing native plant gardens in their own yards. The mayor has taken the monarch pledge to recognize those efforts and projects already in place and to encourage the development of additional practices and gardens that will support the monarch butterfly in its lifecycle and annual migration.
City of Moorpark
Moorpark, CA
Chris Enegren
Summary for 2024
Moorpark is a city located in Ventura County, California. With a population of roughly 36,000 residents, Moorpark is situated in an idyllic valley surrounded by rolling hills, agriculture, and many wholesale plant nurseries. Moorpark is known for its abundance of city parks and small town charm. Moorpark has committed to monarch and pollinator conservation through planting efforts in city parks and landscapes that support these populations.
VILLAGE OF DOBBS FERRY
DOBBS FERRY, NY
VINCENT ROSSILLO
Summary for 2024
Dobbs Ferry is a village that lies just about 20 miles north of New York City. This riverfront village has a population of 11,000 within its 2.5 square miles of land. With its sloping geography, there is a traditional downtown, as well as generous open spaces. The Village is home to the 76 acre Juhring Nature Preserve, the beautiful Waterfront Park along the Hudson River, as well as two other parks with playgrounds- all of which are enjoyed by many. Mayor Rossillo of Dobbs Ferry NY is excited to transition our Village to a pollinator pathway and is committed to facilitating community actions that support Monarch conservation. With the signing of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge he looks forward to engaging our community in creating vital habitats to sustain pollinators especially Monarchs.
City of Cooper City
Cooper City, FL
Greg Ross
Summary for 2024
Cooper City is a lovely bedroom community in Broward County with approximately 35,000+ residents, founded in 1959 by Morris Cooper. Many families and young professionals live here due to their excellent school system, safe environment and quality sports programs. Cooper City takes great pride in their well maintained mature tree canopy evidenced by the City logo which is a tree with the words "Someplace Special". This extensive tree canopy provides tremendous amounts of wildlife habitat.
MALAD CITY
MALAD CITY, ID
Joan Hawkins
Summary for 2024
Malad City is nestled in a small valley in southeastern Idaho. Its name comes from the Malad River that begins in the northwestern end of the valley and was named “Malade” by early trappers who became sick from eating the beaver from that river. It is surrounded by several mountain ranges with three reservoirs close by that offer recreation for residents and visitors. The city was founded in 1864 by pioneers that were masters of innovation, hard work, and integrity. They came first for the hay that grew abundantly in the valley, but soon farms surrounded the city, and unique communities were built up with Malad City as the hub. The County is still a farming community. Citizens love the beauties of nature in the Malad Valley. That is one reason why I am interested in committing to monarch and pollinator conservation.
City of Adel
Adel, IA
James F. Peters
Summary for 2024
Adel is the county seat of Dallas County in the state of Iowa. It was established in 1847 and has grown over the years to a population of roughly 6,500. The Raccoon River Valley Trail runs through Adel and has a large forested area surrounding the trail that is home to many flora and fauna. Adel has beautiful parks, including the large city-centered Evans Park, that have natural habitats for the monarch butterfly community. There are multiple community gardens throughout Adel, including one outside the Adel Library that the Friends of the Library are dedicated to building a habitat for the monarch community. Mayor Peters joins the Friends of the Library and the citizens of Adel in a pledge to encourage growth and rehabilitation of the monarch community in the City of Adel.
Roseto Borough
Roseto, PA
Ilene Tillman
Summary for 2024
We are a very small community. But we have at our park, with Council’s approval, and area that we could put in a pollinators’ garden. It would be out of the area of play, and yet it is in a clear woodland area. We will try to have the Girl Scouts help out with this project.
