City of Seymour
SEYMOUR, IN
Matt Nicholson
Summary for 2023
Seymour is a city in southern Indiana with a population of roughly 22,000. The city is often referred to as the Crossroads of Indiana due to its location between Indianapolis, Louisville, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio. Also, we have a major federal highway, state roads and an Interstate that runs through our community. Seymour is home to several public parks including Westside Park which has pollinator gardens and is currently being redeveloped with new amenities. Mayor Nicholson of Seymour, Indiana has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with their signing of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout the city.
Town of Bristol
Bristol, RI
Steven Contente
Summary for 2023
Bristol, Rhode Island is nestled between the Narragansett and Mt. Hope Bay with a population of roughly 22,000. Bristol serves as the hub for activity in the East Bay region. Each year, visitors from around the world are drawn to Bristol for its historic sites, community events and scenic coastline and parks. Town Administrator, Steve Contente, has committed to saving the monarch butterflies and other pollinators with his signing of the Mayor's Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitats throughout the town.
Borough of Franklin Park
Borough of Franklin Park, PA
Dennis O'Keefe
Summary for 2023
Franklin Park Borough is quiet, safe, residential suburb of 15,500 people located approximately 20 miles north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Borough has four active parks and has recently acquired an additional 40 acres of green space to incorporate into the park system. Mayor O'Keefe is committed to monarch and pollinator conservation, and the Borough has begun the process of restoring unused lawn areas on Borough property with native trees, shrubs and pollinator plants, including milkweed.
Village/Town of Mount Kisco
Mount Kisco, NY
Gina Picinich
Summary for 2023
Mount Kisco, located in Westchester, NY, is a vibrant community filled with green spaces, quaint neighborhoods, and a walkable downtown. Although just three square miles, it is a premier destination for dining, shopping, entertainment and award winning medical care. Lead by our Conservation Advisory Council, Mount Kisco is a part of Healthy Yards' Pollinator Pathways project that encourages pollinator friendly native plantings. Our community is committed to enhancing and maintaining a natural environment that supports Monarch butterflies and other pollinators.
City of Sugar Land
Sugar Land, TX
Joe Zimmerman
Summary for 2023
Sugar Land is a city in Central Texas with a population of roughly 120,700. The city has 9 miles of Brazos River Corridor and is home to more than 2,000 acres of parks and open space. Mayor Joe R. Zimmerman of Sugar Land, TX has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with their signing of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout the city.
City of Hot Springs
Hot Springs, AR
Pat McCabe
Summary for 2023
Hot Springs is the most popular tourist destination in the state of Arkansas with nearly 7 million annual visitors. It is located just southwest of the state capital of Arkansas with a population of more than 38,000 residents. As a part of the Natural State, the city of Hot Springs is nestled alongside Hot Springs National Park, also known as the first U.S. National Reservation, as well as the Ouachita National Forest and two state parks. It is surrounded by three man-made lakes, one of which is the largest lake in the state and also consistently ranked one of the cleanest lakes in the nation. In addition to the state/federal attractions, the City of Hot Springs boasts of having 22 parks within and surrounding the city limits, along with the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail. Between all these entities, Hot Springs has more than 100 miles of hiking/walking trails. In an effort to bring awareness to pollinators, the City of Hot Springs partners with community groups such as the Master Gardeners and Arkansas Master Naturalists, Diamond Lakes Division (DLAMN) to host a variety of presentations and educational events at pollinator areas on city-owned parks and trails. This includes the popular Monarch Butterfly releases held at the Monarch Butterfly Garden on the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail, which was created with the help of DLAMN. By signing the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge, Hot Springs Mayor Pat McCabe has committed to continue to save the monarch butterfly and other pollinators and looks forward to engaging residents in pollinator education and building more pollinator habitats throughout the city.
City of Bemidji
Bemidji, MN
Jorge Prince
Summary for 2023
Bemidji is a city in northern Minnesota with a population of approximately 15,000. Bemidji is the First City on the Mississippi and home to Lake Bemidji, and 22 parks, native landscapes and community gardens. Mayor Prince of Bemidji has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge. We are excited to continue to engage our community in creating more pollinator habitat and providing education on pollinators throughout the city.
Borough of Bridgeville
Bridgeville, PA
Betty Copeland
Summary for 2023
The Borough of Bridgeville is a small town nestled in southwest Pennsylvania with approximately 5,300 residents. Close to Pittsburgh, it is a wonderful town for young professionals, growing families and empty nesters. The walkable 1.1 square mile community holds three public parks, an active Main Street, an emerging arts scene and pockets of open areas ideal for monarch and pollinator gardens. Mayor Copeland has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and she knows that others in the community will commit to the building of pollinator habitat within our vibrant, little community.
City of Parlier
Parlier, CA
Alma Beltran
Summary for 2023
The City of Parlier is located in the Central Valley and is home to 16,000 residents. It is nestled in the heart of the fertile San Joaquin Valley and is considered an agricultural-based community. Mayor Beltran of Parlier, CA, is committed to saving the beautiful monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the monarch pledge and will reach out to the residents of Parlier to share with them about building a more pollinator habitat throughout our city.
Village of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL
Tom Dailly
Summary for 2023
The Village of Schaumburg is located about 20 miles northwest of the City of Chicago having a population of about 75,000 people. Schaumburg is in the largest center of economic development in the State of Illinois, outside the City of Chicago. The Village has committed to the preservation of the monarch butterfly by incorporating meaningful opportunities to support the monarch in the Comprehensive Plan, Comprehensive Green Action Plan, local codes, policies, and procedures. The Village enjoys a partnership with the Schaumburg Park District, Schaumburg Township District Library, and many residents who support these initiatives.
