Village of Winnetka
Winnetka, IL
Chris Rintz
Summary for 2023
Winnetka, the Native American term for “beautiful land”, is a 12,000 person Village known for its mature tree canopy, sandy beaches, outstanding parks, and renowned schools nestled along Lake Michigan’s north shore of Chicago. By signing the Mayors' Monarch Pledge, President Rintz and the Village Council demonstrate their commitment to preserve and enhance the health and biodiversity of this “beautiful land” by increasing habitat for the monarch butterfly and other pollinators through example and education.
City of Wildwood
Wildwood, FL
Ed Wolf
Summary for 2023
Wildwood, FL, is a rapidly growing municipality with a population of about 30,000 residents, situated approximately 20 miles south of Ocala and 50 miles northwest of Orlando. As growth and development accelerates, the city is committing to conservation of monarchs and pollinators through a multifaceted, cross-departmental approach that will engage local experts and community members to provide habitat crucial to these species.
City of Parma
Parma, OH
Timothy DeGeeter
Summary for 2023
The City of Parma is the seventh largest city in Ohio and Cleveland’s largest suburb with a population of more than 81,000 residents. Despite its size and development, this inner-ring suburb boasts many recreational parks, an urban working farm located in the city’s center, the Watershed Stewardship Center and the 326-acre Metroparks West Creek Reservation. Parma is also headquarters to West Creek Conservancy, a nonprofit organization founded by Parma citizens and created to enrich the lives of all people in Northeast Ohio by conserving natural habitats and restoring the region’s ecological value. Parma Mayor Tim DeGeeter has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge. In line with the city’s efforts to preserve greenspace and connect residents to the great outdoors, the city wants to engage residents in building pollinator friendly habitats to help preserve our ecosystem.
City of Wheat Ridge
City of Wheat Ridge, CO
Bud Starker
Summary for 2023
Salida
Salida, CO
Dan Shore
Summary for 2023
Salida is a town of approximately 6,000 residents and is situated in Central Colorado. The Arkansas River runs through town and we are surrounded by 14000 foot mountains. We are taking the pledge because of our commitment to protecting our natural habitat for current and future generations and because of our community's deep connection to the Monarch Butterfly.
City of Alamo
Alamo, TX
Diana Martinez
Summary for 2023
The City of Alamo (Alamo) was incorporated in 1924 and is a municipal government which is a Home Ruled city. This gives the city full power of local self-government, including the right to amend their adopted City Charter, as provided by the Constitution & laws of the State. Alamo was named for the Alamo Land and Sugar Company that is located within 7 miles of the Texas-Mexico border and serves as one of the Rio Grande Valley’s gateways to Mexico. Alamo has been nicknamed the “Land of Two Summers”, as Winter Texans and other visitors total 34,000 per year. Every winter, an estimated 20,000 Winter Texans live up to eight months in the City of Alamo. The City of Alamo is also called the “Refuge to the Valley” since traveling through Alamo will take you straight to the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge. It is a favorite of birdwatchers from all regions of the world. The city has been a grant recipient with the World Butterfly Center located in Mission, Texas for the establishment of butterfly gardens throughout the city. Through this grant award we able to plant 7 gardens (library, day care center, housing authority, 1 city parks, youth center, 2 elementary schools) and get staff trained on the appropriate maintenance of these gardens. The city is continuously working with Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge on the expansion and appropriate upkeep of these gardens. The city is in the process of creating 4 more butterfly gardens at city parks and expanding 3 current ones.
city of St. Francis
St. Francis, WI
ken tutaj
Summary for 2023
Village of Lincolnwood
Lincolnwood , IL
Jesal Patel
Summary for 2023
Lincolnwood is a Village in the Chicago suburbs that has a rich history of volunteerism and commitment to its natural landscapes. The Village currently has a dedicated butterfly garden along one of its popular paths.
City of Dallas
Dallas, TX
Eric Johnson
Summary for 2023
The City of Dallas in North Central Texas is located in the middle of the monarch butterfly migration path. Dallas is home to more than 400 park properties covering more than 23,000 acres, including 200 acres of Texas Blackland Prairie remnants. This means our city is well positioned to help save the monarch butterfly by planting gardens, restoring habitats, conducting educational outreach activities, and more. Dallas is eager to bolster its existing and begin new conservation efforts to protect monarchs and all pollinators.
Village of Oak Park
Oak Park, IL
Vicki Scaman
Summary for 2023
Oak Park is a thriving community of about 54,500 people located immediately west of the City of Chicago and known for its architectural heritage and diverse population. Within its 4.5 square miles live one of the region's most diverse mixes of cultures, races, ethnicities, professions, lifestyles, religions, ages and incomes. Our community climate action, resiliency, and sustainability plan, Climate Ready Oak Park, commits to enhancing or protecting thirty percent of our community land for biodiversity.
