City of St. Peters
St. Peters, MO
Len Pagano
Summary for 2023
St. Peters, Missouri is a municipality just east of St. Louis, Missouri. We have over 60,000 residents and we strongly believe in taking action to preserve and protect our natural resources.
City of South Padre Island
South Padre Island , TX
Patrick McNulty
Summary for 2023
South Padre Island is located on the southern coastal tip of Texas. Our community is strives to make the island a healthy Monarch waytation for Monarchs in migration.
City of Wheat Ridge
Wheat Ridge, CO
Bud Starker
Summary for 2023
City of Los Angeles
Los Angeles , CA
Karen Bass
Summary for 2023
Despite its reputation as a sprawling metropolis, the City of Los Angeles is located within one of 36 globally recognized biodiversity hotspots. Los Angeles is a biodiversity jewel, teeming with rare and iconic species, including the monarch butterfly. By signing the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge, Mayor Bass has committed to creating habitat for the monarch butterfly and other pollinator species throughout the City. The City of Los Angeles is excited to advance the initiatives outlined in this pledge by planting native milkweed and other pollinator-friendly nectar plants in medians, to train landscape staff to use pollinator-friendly practices, and to initiate community science efforts that help monitor monarch health.
City of Palm Desert
Palm Desert , CA
Kathleen Kelly
Summary for 2023
The City of Palm Desert is a California city nestled in the heart of the Coachella Valley. With a diverse demographic, 362 days of sunshine and a population of approximately 53,000, Palm Desert is home to many beautiful parks, community gardens and other outdoor activities. Palm Desert is also home to The Living Desert Zoo & Botanical Gardens, which puts conservation into action by promoting environmental sustainability, including species preservation of many desert plants and animals, including butterflies. Mayor Kathleen Kelly of Palm Desert, California has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators by signing the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and looks forward to continuing the City of Palm Desert’s partnership with the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens to engage residents in building more pollinator habitats throughout the City.
City of Hometown
Hometown, IL
Frank Finnegan
Summary for 2023
As a new Mayor, I am making a plan to beautify our small town. The majority of our population is made up of our older residents and then younger families with children. It would be great to give both groups a common project in planting trees and observing the benefits of Mother Nature. Since losing many trees to the Bore Ash Beetle and the Dutch Elm Disease, we have lost a large amount of trees that were planted when our little town was built in 1953. It would be great to see more trees along our streets and monarchs flying around for all to enjoy.
Village of Schiller Park
Schiller Park, IL
Nick Caiafa
Summary for 2023
Maintain existing pollinator gardens (3) and add a 4th at Metra Station detention pond area. We currently have pollinator gardens at Clock Tower Park, Dooley Park, and Community Garden.
City of Windsor Heights
Windsor Heights, IA
Mike Jones
Summary for 2023
Windsor Heights, Iowa is a landlocked city of approximately 5,000 residents in the heart of the Des Moines Metro. We look forward to others in the Metro signing the Monarch Pledge and will raise awareness on how to save monarch butterflies, as well as take action with butterfly gardens in our local parks.
Village of Homer Glen
Homer Glen, IL
George Yukich
Summary for 2023
The Village of Homer Glen is a growing community located in Chicago's Metropolitan Region in Will County Illinois. Having incorporated in 2001 with the motto "Community and Nature in Harmony," our community continuously strives to maintain open space, preserve the unique rural character, and safeguard natural resources. The Village encourages community involvement in order to maintain and cultivate a balance of family, agriculture, business, environment, and cultural diversity for present and future generations.
City of Orlando
Orlando, FL
Buddy Dyer
Summary for 2023
Orlando, located within Central Florida, has a population of roughly 285,000. The city has more than 100 lakes, and over 148 parks beautiful parks, gardens, recreation areas, neighborhood centers, and playgrounds. It is home to the world renowned Harry P. Leu Gardens, an amazing 50-acre botanical oasis, as well as the Orlando Easterly Wetlands. Mayor Buddy Dyer of Orlando, FL has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitats throughout our City beautiful!
