City of Countryside
Countryside, IL
Sean McDermott
Summary for 2023
The City of Countryside is committed to increasing the Monarch butterfly population. Three gardens have been installed encompassing .56 acres in our City. In addition, we have educated the public and held free seed give-away events to encourage residents and businesses to plant native species.
Village of Flossmoor
Flossmoor, IL
Michelle Nelson
Summary for 2023
The Village of Flossmoor is a beautiful suburb of Chicago with just under 10,000 residents. We feature tree-lined streets, a variety of historic homes, excellent schools, a diverse and inclusive population, an extensive sculpture garden and sprawling parks, and a thriving small business community. Flossmoor is dedicated to green initiatives and has a Green Commission to help advance that work. As a village we have been working on replacing our tree canopy by planting hundreds of trees annually, we host a large annual recycling event and promote daily recycling activities, we maintain a free seed library, we discourage idling, we use native plantings in newly landscaped public areas, and in 2022 we installed a butterfly garden in one of our local parks and planted over 400 parkway trees with the assistance of a generous grant and LOTS of volunteers! Mayor Nelson is committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with her signing of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge and looks forward to working with the Green Commission and residents to build more pollinator habitats throughout the village.
Village of Bloomingdale
Bloomingdale, IL
Franco Coladipietro
Summary for 2023
The Village of Bloomingdale is located in DuPage County, Illinois, about 25 miles west of downtown Chicago with a population of approximately 22,000 people. The Village participates in the DuPage Monarch Project, has been named a Tree City, USA for over 25 years and is committed to participating in environmental initiatives that help with monarch and pollinator conservation.
Village of Algonquin
Algonquin, IL
Debby Sosine
Summary for 2023
Algonquin is a town in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with a population of roughly 30,000. The city is nestled in the Fox River valley and is home to over 400 acres of restored natural area. President Sosine of Algonquin, IL has committed to saving the Monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging the community in establishing more pollinator habitat throughout the Village.
City of Rochester
Rochester, MI
Stuart Bikson
Summary for 2023
The City of Rochester is working to create a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future for our community. We have committed to the Mayor's Monarch Pledge, a program that seeks to increase pollinator-friendly habitats in cities nationwide. We are taking steps to increase the number of pollinator-friendly plants and trees in our city parks, as well as providing educational opportunities for our citizens to learn about the importance of protecting pollinators. We are also working with our local schools to encourage the planting of pollinator-friendly plants in their gardens. Additionally, we are actively working to reduce the use of harmful pesticides, which are known to be detrimental to the Monarch Butterfly population. Finally, we are actively partnering with local organizations and businesses to restore and protect important Monarch Butterfly habitats in our city.
Plains
Plains, GA
Boze Godwin
Summary for 2023
Plains is a rural, agricultural community located in South Georgia. The Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail began in 2013 as an effort to establish native habitat. The trail which began in Plains encourages habitat for pollinators with an emphasis on the Monarch Butterfly. We have public as well as private gardens in our community that include nectar and host plants for Monarch butterflies. The Mayor and City of Plains support the establishment of habitat for Monarchs and encourage residents to incorporate native plants for butterflies as well as the beautification of our community.
BIDDEFORD
BIDDEFORD, ME
Alan Casavant
Summary for 2023
Biddeford, Maine is a city of approximately 22,000 people. It is located on the Saco River, as well as the Atlantic Ocean. Possessing a robust downtown, the city has undergone a renaissance, with many new shops, restaurants, and breweries. The city is home to the University of New England and Southern Maine Health Care, and it is recognized as the youngest city in Maine. The Mayor and the City Council have signed onto the Monarch Pledge in recent years, and it has done so in a partnership with a hugely successful community garden program. City departments are aware of the need to protect pollinators, and they have adapted to changes in the way their typical activities and programs are done.
Palos Heights
Palos Heights, IL
Robert Straz
Summary for 2023
The City of Palos Heights is committing to the Mayors' Monarch Pledge for its 5th year. We have conducted a variety of actions over the years as part of our commitment including planting pollinator gardens, restoring landscapes, conducting educational programs, events and outreach. We are excited to continue this effort in 2023 to help the beleaguered Monarch butterfly with a variety of new restoration efforts and educational programs.
City of Flagstaff
Flagstaff, AZ
Becky Daggett
Summary for 2023
Flagstaff is a city in Northern Arizona with a population of around 70,000. Flagstaff sits at 7,000 ft. in elevation and is known for proximity to an array of unique landscapes including Grand Canyon National Park. Mayor Daggett of Flagstaff, AZ has committed to a fourth year of preserving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators through the Mayor's Monarch Pledge. This past year Flagstaff was able to propagate and implement hundreds of pollinator friendly plants in local parks and other significant City properties. Flagstaff looks forward to continuing to support increased education and habitat for pollinators in 2023.
City of Elkhart
Elkhart, TX
Jennifer McCoy
Summary for 2023
The City of Elkhart Texas is a small town of approximately 1200 people.
