City of Medford
Medford, MA
Breanna Lungo-Koehn
Summary for 2023
Medford, MA is situated 6 miles north of Boston with close to 60,000 residents. Sitting on 8.6 square miles, Medford has a lot of public green spaces that people come from near and far to enjoy. Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn is committed and passionate about the environment and how that impacts the monarch butterfly and bee populations. As an avid gardener, the Mayor has taken the butterfly pledge and plans on landscaping 7 areas of the city that have been designed by an environmental landscaper to plant native pollinators that align with this pledge, and beyond!
City of San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
Erica A Stewart
Summary for 2023
The City of San Luis Obispo is located on the Central Coast of California and is in the path of the Monarch migration. We have a documented roosting site in town that we are monitoring, are working with community groups to increase pollinator plants and habitat around town in support of this iconic species. Mayor Erica A Stewart and all city staff are committed to supporting the Pledge and working on Monarch butterfly protection!
City of Evanston
Evanston, IL
Daniel Biss
Summary for 2023
The City of Evanston is committed to monarch and pollinator conservation. In 2018 the City of Evanston unanimously approved the City's Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP), which called for a number of ambitious measures including the conservation, preservation, and expansion of green space in the City.
Village of Flower Hill
Manhasset, NY
Randall Rosenbaum
Summary for 2023
Flower Hill is the best Village in New York State with access to North and South Shore beaches, easy access to New York City, and a community that truly cares for one another. We have wonderful businesses and restaurants you can take advantage of, as well as a world class hospital.
Town of Apex
Apex, NC
Jacques Gilbert
Summary for 2023
The Town of Apex North Carolina is a town in located in Wake County, RTP area, of central North Carolina. The Town is in the piedmont region of NC and a critical waypoint for the eastern Monarch migration. Mayor Gilbert and Town Council are committed to saving monarch butterfly and other pollinators with their signing of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge and look forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout the town.
City of Moorhead
Moorhead, MN
Shelly Carlson
Summary for 2023
The City of Moorhead is a small city of 44,668 people in the Lake Agassiz basin. The land is prone to flooding, and some land along the Red River has been restored to native prairie or enhanced through the Urban Woods and Prairies Initiative through Audubon Great Plains. We are also working with Wildlife Forever and United Prairie Foundation on prairie plantings in two parks totaling 14 acres. We added 3 smaller pocket prairies (~300 square feet each) in 3 parks. Many residents in the community are interested in pollinator conservation.
City of Rogers
Rogers , AR
Greg Hines
Summary for 2023
Rogers, established 1881, is located in beautiful Northwest Arkansas. The City of Rogers is approximately 39 square miles with 71,000 residents. The City of Rogers has 400 acres of park land, containing 24 parks, a skate and splash park, 26 athletic fields, and over 70 miles of Greenways and Trails. The City of Rogers is committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge. The City of Rogers has partnerships with NWA Master Naturalists and the Garden Club of Rogers to help build and maintain pollinator habitat throughout the city.
Onalaska
Onalaska, WI
Kimberly Smith
Summary for 2023
Onalaska is a city in Wisconsin, located on the western boarder. We are nestled between the scenic bluffs of the driftless region and beautiful Lake Onalaska. Our city has approximately 19,000 people. We look forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout our city.
City of San Marcos
San Marcos, TX
Jane Hughson
Summary for 2023
San Marcos is a city in central Texas with a population of roughly 68,000. Located midway between Austin and San Antonio, San Marcos is a quickly growing community that is situated along a major migration route for many species including monarch butterflies. Our city has a direct impact on monarch populations as they move across this region each year. Mayor Hughson of San Marcos, TX has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with their signing of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge and looks forward to contributing to the enhancement and conservation of pollinator habitat throughout the city.
City of Greenbelt
Greenbelt, MD
Emmett Jordan
Summary for 2023
The City of Greenbelt is located in Northern Prince George’s County, Maryland with a population of roughly 24,000. As a Bee City USA affiliate, Greenbelt is committed to the conservation of our native pollinators and spreading awareness about the challenges they face. This includes the iconic monarch butterfly. By creating habitat gardens, yearly milkweed giveaways, and promoting ecologically conscious gardening practices, Greenbelt will continue to support the monarch and pollinators of all persuasions. This pledge stands as a testament to that commitment.
