DeLand
DeLand, FL
Robert Apgar
Summary for 2022
DeLand Fl is located in central Florida with a population just under 40,000 and DeLand was Florida's first monarch city. We have a Monarch mural in our downtown recognizing this. We are the home to Stetson University, Florida's oldest private university and we are know as the Athens of Florida. These are things we have done and plan to continue to do: • Engage with community garden groups and urge them to plant native milkweeds and nectar-producing plants. • Engage with city parks and recreation, public works and other relevant staff to identify opportunities to revise and maintain mowing programs and milkweed / native nectar plant planting programs. • Host or support a native seed or plant sale, giveaway or swap. • Plant or maintain a monarch and pollinator-friendly demonstration garden at Dreggors Park.
Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, IL
Paul Wm. Hoefert
Summary for 2022
The Village of Mount Prospect is in the northwest suburbs of the greater Chicagoland area with a population of 56,000. The Village prides itself on its tree lined streets and green spaces. Mayor Hoefert is committed to continue our work providing butterfly and pollinator habitat by signing the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge. We look forward to continuing to improve our public greenspaces and promoting the establishment of more habitat.
Nowood
Nowood, OH
Victor Schneider
Summary for 2022
Norwood Ohio is a city of just under 20,000 residents surrounded by the City of Cincinnati. We are fully functioning municipality. We have many individuals in the community that foster programs to conserve habitat for growth of plants that beautify our world and resources for the critically important pollinators.
City of South Padre Island
South Padre Island , TX
Patrick McNulty
Summary for 2022
The city of South Padre Island is 4 miles long on a barrier island along the Monarch's coastal flyway. The City of SPI with the help of community members have joined forces to help make the city a waystation for Monarchs in migration.
Coral Township, McHenry County
Union, IL
Bill Damisch
Summary for 2022
Coral Township is phasing in a pollinator garden around one of our outbuildings. Phase 1: Preparing first bed and planting donated plants that attract bees and butterflies such as purple coneflower, black eyed Susan etc. Phase 2: Prepare second bed along fence line with primarily milkweed and joe pyeweed.
City of St. Louis Park
St. Louis Park, MN
Jake Spano
Summary for 2022
The City of St. Louis Park is a fully developed first tier suburb of Minneapolis. Understanding the impacts of this development level, St. Louis Park has committed to being a leader in environmental stewardship as one of its strategic objectives. St. Louis Park is also home to 52 parks and the Westwood Hills Nature Center which educates and connects the urban population with the natural environment. Mayor Spano of St. Louis Park is committing to promote the addition and enhancement of habitat in parks and throughout the city that supports and protects the monarch butterfly and other pollinators by signing the Mayor’s Pledge.
Bella Vista
Bella Vista, AR
Peter Christie
Summary for 2022
Bella Vista is a city with numerous parks, trails and a very active gardening community nestled in the Ozarks in northwest Arkansas. Last year we planted numerous pollinator plants and plan to continue to do so in 2022. We have seen an increase in the monarch population within our city and look forward to continuous growth. We are proud to be part of the Mayor's Pledge and encourage others to join.
Township of Holmdel
Holmdel, NJ
Gregory Buontempo
Summary for 2022
Holmdel Township is a township in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The township is centrally located in the Raritan Valley region, being within the regional and cultural influence of the Raritan Bayshore. The population is 17,000, we are home to 7 township parks. We are committed to open space, and preserving the natural landscape of the town. We are looking forward to doing what we can to help increase the population the Monarch Butterfly!
City of Shavano Park
City of Shavano Park, TX
Bob Werner
Summary for 2022
The City of Shavano Park is located on the edge of the Texas Hill Country and offers a unique blend of rural small town character with urban conveniences. The City's motto is "City living with Country Charm," a phrase the City lives up to by being a nature and wildlife habitat. The City has committed to saving the Monarch Butterfly by planting the Milkweed plat at City Hall, community garden and municipal buildings. The City also informs the Residents of their ability to contribute by proclaiming April as Monarch Pledge Month in conjunction with the City's annual Arbor Day Celebration.
City and County of Denver
Denver, CO
Michael Hancock
Summary for 2022
Since 2016, Denver's Mayor, B. Michael Hancock, has taken the pledge and made the commitments to using sustainable practices that help the monarch butterfly and other pollinators. "Denver is committed to establishing and restoring habitat for the monarch butterfly and we encourage our residents to do the same," said Mayor Michael Hancock. "By doing this, we are creating sustainable practices that will support the increase of native pollinating insects in our city, which is important to the health and beauty of Denver."
