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Summary for 2023

Orion Township is a suburb of Detroit, Michigan, with a population of approximately 40,000. Home to Bald Mountain State Recreation Area, Orion Oaks County Park, 5 Township Parks, hundreds of miles of trails and safety paths, and 42 lakes over 5 acres. Orion Township is committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with our signing of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge and look forward to engaging residents to build even more pollinator habitats throughout the community.

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Summary for 2023

The City of Rockwall has nine Monarch Waystations, several prairie grass areas and the Pettinger Nature Preserve. The Parks and Recreation Department manages these with the assistance of the Butterfly Brigade and Butterfly Battalion that consist of volunteers that manage the way stations weekly year around. We are committed to protecting and preserving areas for our important pollinators.

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Lafayette is a city in central Indiana that is located between Chicago, IL and Indianapolis, IN along with Wabash River. We are located next to Purdue University and home to many beautiful parks and community gardens, as well as the home of the Columbian Park Zoo. Mayor Roswarski has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Monarch Pledge. The Columbian Park Zoo is home to the Butterfly Garden Party walk through exhibit, and the zoo looks forward to educating visitors in building more pollinator habitats within the community.

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Rochester, MN is a growing city in the north central part of the United States. We are a town of approximately 124,000 and the third largest city in Minnesota. We do have strategies in our Sustainability & Resiliency Plan that align with action items in the Monarch Pledge and our Sustainability Coordinator is excited to assist in this area. Many of the action items are already in the works under the guidance of our Environmental Education Specialist and City Parks Department Forester, too. We are all excited about continuing to make improvements that will support the Monarch in 2023!

Summary for 2023

Trenton is a small town of approximately 1,500 people. It is located at the gateway between the nearest metropolitan area of Ellsworth and Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. In 2022 the town planted two small demonstration pollinator gardens, one behind the town office and a second behind the Trenton Elementary School. The Select Board has pledged to help conserve the Monarch butterfly and to encourage its citizens to participate in community activities in relation to pollinator conservation.

Summary for 2023

The City of Lorain planted its first pollinator garden last year across from City hall. We then formed public private partnerships with 12 businesses and nonprofits to add 12 more pollinator gardens throughout our City. We also provided American Rescue Funds to the Little Lighthouse Daycare program to add a pollinator garden and nature area next to their facility.

Summary for 2023

The City of Springfield is the capital of the great state of Illinois, with a population around 113,000. Springfield lies in a valley and plain near the Sangamon River, with its own Lake managed by City Water, Light & Power (CWLP). There are multiple public and private schools in Springfield. In an effort to be a more environmentally friendly city, Mayor Langfelder of Springfield, IL has committed to helping the monarch butterfly (our state insect) and other pollinators by their signing of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and completing the action steps necessary to do so.

Summary for 2023

Mayor Marie Gallo accepted the Mayors' Monarch Pledge in tandem with her goal to expand the Parks and Recreation Department in Parma Heights. She is committed to engaging her community in supporting wildlife and educating them on their value and purpose. Mayor Gallo will continue to expand her city pollinator gardens and fight the invasive species in our local parks!

Summary for 2023

Bella Vista is a city of 30,000 residents, nestled in the Ozark Mountains. It has 7 lakes, 7 golfcourses and over 100 miles of bike trails. Mayor Flynn is committed to saving the Monarch Butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of The Mayors' Monarch Pledge.