City of Lafayette
Lafayette, IN
Tony Roswarski
Summary for 2022
Lafayette is a city in central Indiana that is located between Chicago, IL and Indianapolis, IN along with Wabash River. We are located next to Purdue University and home to many beautiful parks and community gardens, as well as the home of the Columbian Park Zoo. Mayor Roswarski has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Monarch Pledge. The Columbian Park Zoo is home to the Butterfly Garden Party walk through exhibit, and the zoo looks forward to educating visitors in building more pollinator habitats within the community.
Village of Mundelein
Mundelein, IL
Steve Lentz
Summary for 2022
Mundelein, Illinois is home to 32,000 residents and is located at the center of scenic Lake County. Mayor Steve Lentz has committed to engaging the Mundelein community in planting pollinator habitats to help beautify Mundelein while supporting the Monarch butterfly and other important pollinators.
High Bridge Borough
High Bridge, NJ
Michele Lee
Summary for 2022
City of Ormond Beach
Ormond Beach, FL
Bill Partington
Summary for 2022
Ormond Beach is a city on the central east coast of Florida with a population of around 43,000. In addition to a beautiful beach the City has over 50 parks and two community gardens. The Environmental Discovery Center is a nature education facility within a 153 acre park near the center of the City. Mayor Bill Partington has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with his signing of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge. Mayor Partington looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitats throughout the City.
City of Fairfax
Fairfax, VA
David Meyer
Summary for 2022
The City of Fairfax is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Located just 20 minutes from Washington, D.C. the city's attractive blend of commercial, office, retail and residential properties combines the charm of a small town with the opportunities of a thriving urban area. Mayor David Mayer has committed to protecting the monarch butterfly and educating citizens on how to provide habitat for the monarchs by planting milk weed.
City of Manassas
Manassas, VA
Michelle Davis-Younger
Summary for 2022
Manassas is an urban habitat of 45,000 people located 30 miles southwest of Washington, DC. The city is 10 square miles and has 230 acres of parkland and open space. In 2020 the City adopted a goal that Manassas would be a sustainable and resilient city that values the environment, encourages access to nature, and provides a safe, pleasant and healthy community for residents of all ages, abilities and incomes. A strategy to achieving that goal includes "Supporting the conservation of local and regional biodiversity by promoting the protection and enhancement of native plant communities and pollinator and wildlife habitats while managing invasive plant and animal species".
City of Toronto
Toronto, ON
John Tory
Summary for 2022
Toronto is home to more than 2.9 million people making it Canada’s largest city and fourth largest city in North America. Toronto is also home to diverse pollinator communities that contribute to resilient ecosystems and enhance urban biodiversity. In 2018, Toronto adopted a Pollinator Protection Strategy, that identifies a set of guiding principles, six priorities and 30 actions that the City and community can take to protect our diverse native pollinator community. Toronto is committed to protecting the more than 360 species of bees and more than 100 species of butterflies and other pollinators that call Toronto home.
City of Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines , FL
Frank Ortis
Summary for 2022
The City of Pembroke Pines is an inclusive city in South Florida with a population of over 170,000. The city is nestled between the important ecosystem of the Everglades to the west and beautiful Atlantic beaches to the east. It's also home to many lush parks and community gardens. City of Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators and even has a community butterfly garden especially dedicated in his honor and to his passion. Mayor Ortis further demonstrates his commitment to the monarch butterfly and other pollinators via the many programs, activities and projects, as well as in the signing of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and looks forward to continuing to engage residents in building more pollinator habitats throughout the city
City of Agoura Hills
Agoura Hills, CA
Deborah Lopez
Summary for 2022
Agoura Hills is a unique suburban community exemplified by a commitment to the preservation of its history, a high quality of life, a vibrant business community, and environmental sensitivity. We are committed to preserving the unique character, historical and rural fabric, and environmental beauty that defines Agoura Hills to its residents. We will accomplish this through the values of Service, Integrity, Positive Solutions, and Cooperation. Mayor Lopez of Agoura Hills, CA has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with their signing of the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout the city.
City of Moorpark
Moorpark, CA
Janice Parvin
Summary for 2022
Moorpark is a City in Southern California with a population of approximately 36,000. The City was named after the Moorpark apricot tree and encompasses 12.4 square miles in eastern Ventura County. Moorpark is located directly southwest of the Santa Susanna Mountains and takes pride in its eighteen beautiful parks, walking trails, natural open space areas, its historical Pepper Tree Grove, and the management of the City's urban forest. Mayor Parvin has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators by signing the Mayor's Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging the residents and community groups to build more pollinator habitat in the City.
