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Summary for 2023

The City of Sandy Springs is the second largest city in metro Atlanta with a vibrant a population of approximately 110,000. Enjoying twenty-two miles of shoreline along the Chattahoochee River, two local forest preserves and hundreds of acres of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, environmental stewardship is a natural priority for Sandy Springs. We became a Bee City USA Affiliate in 2021, and by signing the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge, we strengthen our commitment to improving pollinator habitat in our parks and engaging the community in efforts to saving the monarch butterfly and native wildlife in general.

Summary for 2023

Robbinsville Township is an up and coming diverse town of 15,000 with deep roots in agriculture. Robbinsville is located in Central New Jersey near Trenton and Princeton, and contains a rich history in farming and education that continues to this day. Besides the thousands of acres of preserved farmland, the township, under the direction of Mayor David Fried, Business Administrator Joy Tozzi and Township Council, has already provided a beautiful Butterfly Garden and is currently developing natural meadows at one of its natural environments at Miry Run, which flourishes with Monarchs during the warmer peak seasons. Robbinsville Township is committed to creating additional butterfly sanctuaries throughout the township that will effectively enhance the Monarch population and provide a safe environment for Monarchs and other key pollinators for years to come.

Summary for 2023

Columbus is a city in central Ohio with a population of roughly 906,528. The city has a strong commitment to sustainability and has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2050. Mayor Andrew J. Ginther has committed to saving the monarch butterfly by signing the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and engaging residents in creating more pollinator habitat throughout the city. The main arms of this initiative are the Columbus GreenSpot program and programs within the Recreation and Parks Department along with dozens of community partnerships.

Summary for 2023

The Village of Lake in the Hills, Illinois is located in the far northwest suburbs of Chicago with a population of 28,982. Since 1952, Lake in the Hills has provided a high quality of life for its residents and businesses. The community is home to 34 parks, with the largest natural resource being the 240-acre Fen at Barbara Key Park. The Village's recreational programs focus on utilizing outdoor spaces to bring the community together throughout the year. Aligning with the Village’s dedication to the preservation of our natural areas, Village President Ray Bogdanowski has demonstrated his commitment to creating or preserving pollinator habitats and educating citizens about how they can make a difference. With his signing of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge, he encourages Village residents and staff to take steps to increase the planting of milkweed and nectar plants to preserve and strengthen the monarch butterfly population.

Summary for 2023

The City of Carrollton, Texas, located within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, is a suburban city of approximately 135,000 residents. Carrollton was first committed to the conservation of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the Mayors' Monarch pledge beginning in 2018 and has been continued forward under Mayor Steve Babick. The city is actively engaged with the community in rebuilding community gardens and other conservation efforts to protect and sustain these pollinators.

Summary for 2023

The City of Fort Atkinson is a vibrant community located along the Rock River, a few miles upstream from Lake Koshkonong, in Jefferson County. Fort Atkinson is the largest city located entirely in the county. The City has participated in No Mow May for the last two years to encourage the survival of pollinators. The City is working with a group called Heart of the City, which works to make the City of Fort Atkinson a better place.

Summary for 2023

Norman, the third largest city in Oklahoma, is a vibrant college town located just south of the state capitol. Dedicated to their environment, Normanites take part in many environmental and sustainability initiatives, including the Mayor's Monarch Pledge. We know how short life would be without our pollinating partners like the beautiful and inspiring monarchs.

Summary for 2023

Woodstock Illinois is home to about 25,000 residents and is located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. Mayor Turner committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators by signing the Mayors' Monarch Pledge on February 7, 2023. The City of Woodstock, alongside it's residents and environmental ambassadors, look forward to engaging, educating, and advocating for more pollinator habitats throughout the city.

Summary for 2023

The City of San Antonio, Texas is the 7th largest city in the United States. Uniquely situated along the monarch butterfly migration routes, San Antonio has proudly been part of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge since 2015. In 2016, San Antonio was declared the first Monarch Champion City by the National Wildlife Federation after becoming the first city in America to adopt all Champion City action items. With support from the Alamo Area Monarch Collaborative and other key stakeholders, the City of San Antonio is committed to saving the monarch butterfly by establishing more monarch-friendly habitat across the city and through education and outreach efforts promoting the importance of this incredible pollinator. Together with our local stakeholders and regional partners, San Antonio remains dedicated to monarch and pollinator conservation.

Summary for 2023