Town of Annetta
Annetta, TX
Sandy Roberts
Summary for 2022
Annetta has a population of 3153. We work in coordination with the Parker County Master Gardeners to maintain the gardens at Town Hall.
City of Peekskill
Peekskill, NY
Vivian McKenzie
Summary for 2022
Peekskill is a city in northwestern Westchester County, New York, United States, 50 miles (80 km) from New York City. Established as a village in 1816, it was incorporated as a city in 1940. It lies on a bay along the east side of the Hudson River, across from Jones Point in Rockland County. The population was 23,583 during the 2010 census. The town contains several parks and recreation areas, including Charles Point, with bay and river views; Depew Park, which has pools and a pond in addition to ballfields and trails and is the home of the Recreation Department headquarters; Franklin Park; Lepore Park; Fort Hill Park; Peekskill Dog Park; Peekskill Stadium; Riverfront Green Park; and Tompkins Park round out our parks in the City. We have a dedicated group that is working dilegently to ensure that monarchs and other pollinators in our area have sustainable habitats.
City of Carrollton
Carrollton, TX
Kevin Falconer
Summary for 2022
The City of Carrollton, Texas, located within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, is a suburban city of approximately 135,000 residents. Mayor Kevin Falconer committed to the conservation of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the Mayors Monarch pledge beginning in 2018. The city is actively engaged with the community in rebuilding community gardens and other conservation efforts to protect and sustain these pollinators.
Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
Tim Keller
Summary for 2022
Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico. Its varied landscape, from the banks of the Rio Grande to Chihuahuan desert mesas and the foothills of the Sandia Mountains, supports diverse wildlife communities. Our city is home to many endemic and migratory species, including a diversity of butterflies and other pollinators. Mayor Keller is committed to advancing Albuquerque as a leader in resilient, equitable and long-term environmental solutions, and he pledges to raise awareness and community support for the conservation of monarchs and other pollinators. A hive mind of leaders from the ABQ BioPark and other community stakeholders will build upon existing education and engagement programs to advocate for pollinator protection.
City of Cedar Park
Cedar Park, TX
Corbin Van Arsdale
Summary for 2022
Reston, VA
Reston, VA
Larry Butler
Summary for 2022
Reston is a planned community located in Fairfax County, Virginia with approximately 65,000 residents.. The community is located 20 miles west of Washington, DC and is renowned for its preservation of natural areas and commitment to environmental stewardship. Reston has been certified by NWF as a Community Wildlife Habitat. It is also a Tree City USA as designated by the National Arbor Day Foundation and a designated Biophilic City. Reston recognizes the plight of the Monarch species and endeavors to conserve habitat on Reston Association property, which is accessible to residents and visitors. Reston Association staff educate homeowners about monarch conservation efforts and provide resources for people to create butterfly habitats on their own properties and in their neighborhoods.
Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs, AR
Robert (Butch) Berry
Summary for 2022
Eureka Springs is a city of less than 2,500 people in the Arkansas Ozarks. We have over 1,600 acres of park land and gardens and are planting a large number of milkweed and native pollinator plants to help the monarchs.
City of College Park
College Park, MD
Patrick Wojahn
Summary for 2022
The City of College Park, Maryland is located between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, MD. with a population of about 30,000. It is home to the University of Maryland, College Park campus. College Park has received Bee City USA affiliate status, and has a dedicated committee focused on the conservation & protection of pollinators. The Bee City committee works to educate the public about the plight of pollinators and increase awareness of their ecological importance especially in urban areas. The committee is undertaking initiatives to engage residents in a No Mow Month to help early season pollinators as well as renovating existing plantings to incorporate more pollinator friendly plants. Committee members are developing partnerships with other nearby jurisdictions to implement pollinator corridors in the metropolitan area.
City of Rolla
ROLLA, MO
Louis J Magdits
Summary for 2022
Rolla, MO is located in south central Missouri - home to MO University of Science and Technology and surrounded by the Mark Twain National Forest and the Ozarks. Mayor Magdits remains committed to promoting healthy habitat for monarch butterflies, bees and other pollinators including the signing of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge. Working in partnership with the City Parks Department and City Public Works Department as well as Master Gardeners and the local Audubon Society we look forward to promoting better habitat throughout the Rolla area.
City of Seymour
SEYMOUR, IN
Matt Nicholson
Summary for 2022
Seymour is the "Small Town" that singer/songwriter John Mellencamp wrote about in the lyrics to his hit song "Small Town." Located in south central Indiana, the city has a growing population of around 21,000. We have several public parks, one of which is home to our new pollinator garden started in 2021. We also have several downtown green spaces for the public to gather. Last year was the first year for our Monarch Pledge and we hope to do even more this year to strengthen our commitment to monarch and pollinator conservation.
