Village of Deerfield
Deerfield, IL
Dan Shapiro
Summary for 2022
Deerfield is a Village in Illinois with a population over 19,000.
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO
Jeni Arndt
Summary for 2022
The City of Fort Collins sits nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains alongside the banks of the Cache La Poudre River, and is known to host a diversity of butterflies and pollinators. The many Natural Areas and Parks in Fort Collins provide habitat for Monarch butterflies and other pollinators. In addition, the Nature in the City program encourages habitat linkages throughout the city on non-city lands. With these programs in place, the Mayor commits to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators by signing of the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging the community in building more pollinator habitat throughout Fort Collins.
City of Columbia Heights
Columbia Heights, MN
Amáda Márquez Simula
Summary for 2022
Columbia Heights is a first-ring suburb of Minneapolis, MN, with a population of 20,000. The city is nestled between the large metropolis of Minneapolis and the sprawling suburbs. There are 15 parks in this 3-square mile city with many native pollinator gardens and room for more. Many organizations are improving conditions and habitat for Monarchs and pollinators; private and public schools, non-profits, faith communities, local government, businesses, etc. Mayor Márquez Simula is committed to connecting, inspiring, and engaging the community to continue to grow and improve spaces for the Monarch butterfly throughout Columbia Heights.
Town of Townsend
Townsend, DE
Scott Lobdell
Summary for 2022
The Town of Townsend is located in central Delaware with a population of roughly 2,400. The Town has the distinction of having been designated the first Community Wildlife Habitat in the State of Delaware by the National Wildlife Federation on April 24, 2010. Since then it has recertified every year, attaining its 11-year certification in 2021. The Town partnered with the Townsend Elementary School and Delaware Nature Society to plant a butterfly garden at the school in 2016 and partnered with Brownie and Cub Scout Troops in 2017, 2018 and 2019 to plant and enhance a butterfly garden at Town Hall. Mayor Miller has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with his signing of the 2022 Mayors' Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout the Town.
City of Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, IL
Haig Haleblian
Summary for 2022
The City of Crystal Lake is located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, IL with a population of roughly 40,000 residents. Crystal Lake is home to two public lakes, multiple public parks, and community gardens. Mayor Haleblian has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge. The City of Crystal Lake looks forward to engaging with residents in building more pollinator habitats in the City.
City of Mountain View
Mountain View, CA
Ellen Kamei
Summary for 2022
Nestled between the Santa Cruz Mountains and San Francisco Bay, Mountain View is a diverse community, ideally located in the heart of the Silicon Valley (10 miles north of San Jose and 35 miles south of San Francisco). At just over 12 square miles, the City is home to 82,376 residents per the 2020 U.S. Census, many nationally and internationally known corporations, and a thriving small business base. On April 27, 2021 the Mayor of Mountain View, Ellen Kamei, signed a proclamation to join the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge through the National Wildlife Federation and kicked off the City's efforts to: 1. Continue native plant enhancement at Shoreline at Mountain View that has been ongoing for the past 10 years to increase biodiversity to benefit many local species, including monarch butterflies; 2.Engage with community garden groups and urge them to plant native milkweeds and nectar-producing plants; and 3. Host a native seed giveaway facilitated through Mountain View Public Library’s Seed Library program to make milkweed seeds available to the public with additional education and outreach of butterfly-friendly planting being conducted as part of the City’s Arbor Day Tree Giveaway program.
City of Columbus
Columbus, OH
Andrew Ginther
Summary for 2022
Columbus is Ohio’s capital and largest city with a population of 905,748 and covers 226 square miles. With over 300 parks and hundreds of community gardens of varying sizes, Columbus is committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators by signing the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge. Columbus continues its resident engagement through the city in promoting pollinator habitats that benefit the monarch butterfly.
Town of Morrisville
Morrisville, NC
TJ Cawley
Summary for 2022
Morrisville is located adjacent to North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park – a national technology hub, hosting over 300 companies and 50,000 workers. The Town of Morrisville demonstrated support for sustainability in 2021 by approving the development of a Sustainability Master Plan, as well as the addition of a full-time Sustainability Coordinator position. In the 2-year span, the Town has implemented two renewable energy projects, integrated a building automation system at it's public safety building, and recognized National Pollinator Week in support of pollinators and monarch butterflies, specifically.
City Of Marengo
Marengo, IL
John Koziol
Summary for 2022
Marengo is a city located in northern Illinois with a population of approximately 7,500. The city is situated amongst farm and prairie land near the headwaters of the Kishwaukee River. Mayor John Koziol has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge.
Webster Groves
Webster Groves, MO
Laura Arnold
Summary for 2022
Webster Groves is a beautiful community located in southeastern St Louis County with a population of roughly 23,000. The city is home to 20 beautiful parks comprising more than 120 acres, and many greenspaces, native prairies, and community gardens. Mayor Welch has committed to saving the monarch butterfly, and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge. The Mayor in partnership with the Webster Groves City Parks Department, the Green Space Advisory Commission, Master Gardeners, and concerned residents, looks forward to engaging the community in increasing awareness of the need for and building more pollinator habitat.
