City and County of Denver
Denver, CO
Michael Hancock
Summary for 2023
The City and County of Denver is the "Mile High" city surrounded by plains and mountains, with a population size of 700,000 and increasing. The Mayor of Denver is committed to wildlife conservation efforts and encourages every city mayor nationwide, to participate in the Mayor's Monarch Pledge.
Coral Township, McHenry County
Union, IL
Bill Damisch
Summary for 2023
Coral Township serves the rural communities of three towns: Marengo, Union and Huntley, Illinois. We are in the 2nd phase of our pollinator garden which entailed the cultivation and spreading of native seeds along a fence adjacent to an outbuilding. Milkweed and Joe pye weed were the seeds of choice due to the height of the fence. These seeds were sown this winter. It may take some time for these seeds to appear as plants so in the meantime, donated Joe Pye weed plants will be planted in the Spring of 2023. Plantings along the foundation of the outbuilding (phase 1) will continue to be cared for as well. We hope by sharing our progress with residents they will recognize the benefits and plant pollinator gardens on their property too.
Town of Normal
Normal, IL
Chris Koos
Summary for 2023
The Town of Normal, home of Illinois State University, is located in Central Illinois. The northern two-thirds of the state was originally covered in prairie land. And while Illinois is known as "The Prairie State", most of the state's prairies are gone as the majority were converted to agricultural fields. The monarch butterfly, the state insect, had lived on these prairies. Milkweed and other flowering plants are needed to help restore the lost prairie habitat. The Town of Normal is committed to preserving and restoring native prairie plantings that serves both as an aesthetic and recreational amenity while providing wildlife habitat, especially for the monarch butterfly.
City of Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Christopher Taylor
Summary for 2023
Ann Arbor is a city located along the picturesque Huron River in southeast Michigan. With a population of about 120,000, it is home to over 160 parks, totaling about 2,200 acres. Over half of those acres are comprised of natural areas which are managed and maintained by the Natural Area Preservation division of the Parks and Recreation Services Unit. The University of Michigan and Washtenaw County also own and maintain significant natural acreage within the city. Mayor Christopher Taylor has signed the Mayors' Monarch Pledge in recognition of the importance of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators to the health of our ecosystems and our citizens. We are committed to protecting and restoring our precious pollinator habitat.
Village of Bull Valley
Bull Valley, IL
Emily Berendt
Summary for 2023
The Village of Bull Valley is a small village of 1128 residents, centrally located in McHenry County. A glacial topography, abundant hardwood trees along rural-style roads, and large open spaces with a country feel are characteristics of the Village and evidence of the Village's collective commitment to natural resource protection. The Mayor's Monarch Pledge is a perfect opportunity to expand that commitment to include native pollinators and the native plants they need to thrive.
City of Dana Point
Dana Point, CA
Mike Frost
Summary for 2023
The City of Dana Point is a beachside community in southern California that is home to over 30,000 residents. Dana Point is named after author/adventurer Richard Henry Dana Jr. who described the area as the "only romantic spot on the coast" in his book Two Years Before the Mast. Dana Point has long been a stop over for the western Monarch Butterfly during their migration, so much so that one of our coastal communities is called Monarch Beach. The City has committed to creating Monarch habitat throughout the community to ensure that Monarch butterflies continue to have a place to rest, relax or call home in Dana Point.
Town Of Middletown
Middletown, MD
John Miller
Summary for 2023
Middletown is a small town of about 4,900 people located in the center of the fertile Middletown Valley in western Frederick County, MD. It is home to farms and natural environments that support our community and the natural species that live within it. Our Sustainability Committee recognized by Sustainable Maryland has worked diligently to raise awareness of the monarch butterfly and the species' need for habitat. Numerous efforts have been ongoing to help save them which include: our local golf course is working to preserve areas where milkweed grows, mowing patterns have been changed, a pollinator garden has been planted in a highly used park, and public communication efforts have ramped up. Join us in protecting habitat for our local monarch population!
Arlington
Arlington, TX
Jim Ross
Summary for 2023
We want to continue to support Monarch Butterflies in our community.
Town of Lamoine
Lamoine, ME
Larissa Thomas
Summary for 2023
Lamoine is a town of less than 1,700 on the coast of Maine. The Lamoine Select Board voted in December 2022 to sign the Mayors' Monarch Pledge, authorizing the town's Conservation Commission to lead a number of efforts to create more monarch butterfly and other pollinator habitat throughout the town. Planning is underway for a number of projects, which will support the remarkable migratory butterfly, employing a robust team of volunteers, including elementary school students.
City of West Hollywood
West Hollywood, CA
Sepi Shyne
Summary for 2023
The City of West Hollywood was officially incorporated in 1984. At approximately 1.9 square miles and 35,000 residents, the city provides core services with eight public parks and an overall walkability score of 91. West Hollywood is located in the heart of metropolitan Los Angeles County and has earned a reputation for being “the creative city” with its progressive approach to local government including many critical social movements and protection of our environment. Mayor Sepi Shyne is committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging with community members in building more pollinator habitat throughout the city.
