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Summary for 2022

The Municipality of Middlesex Centre is a small rural community situated North West of the City of London Ontario. Middlesex Centre has a population of approximately 17,000 and is made up of a number of community hamlets. Mayor Aina DeViet has committed to saving the Monarch Butterfly with her signing of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge.

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The Town of Gray is a rural community of about 8,000 people, at the heart of southern-central Maine. Our Community and Economic Development Committee is committed to beautification projects throughout town, including our new micropark in the downtown that encourages visitors to engage with the garden and trees. The Monarch Pledge fits well with our committee's mission to improve and beautify the town, with many of the strategies overlapping with efforts already underway.

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Oviedo is a city just north of Orlando, Florida with a population of 42,000. The City owns over 2,000 acres of park land and Mayor Megan Sladek has proposed eliminating the use of harmful pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers in the majority of Oviedo’s parks. Mayor Sladek is looking forward to helping monarchs and all other pollinators thrive by encouraging cultivation of a diverse array of native plants, including milkweed.

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Decatur GA is an urban city in the Atlanta metro region with a population of around 27,000 people in 4.5 sq mi. There are several community gardens in Decatur, including two on city-owned property. We are a Tree City USA and a Tree City of the World. Decatur was recognized as the first BeeCity in Georgia in July 2016 and has established two bee habitat gardens. Signing the Mayor's Monarch Pledge is another opportunity for the city to commit to additional conservation efforts and is supported by the city's Active Living Board and the Environmental Sustainability Board. We look forward to continuing our work to educate the community about strategies to conserve monarchs and to taking steps to establish additional natural habitats for monarch butterflies.

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The Town of Moraga is a semi-rural community nestled in the beautiful hillsides of the East Bay of Contra Costa County, California. Moraga's population is 17,692. In November 2020, the Moraga Garden Club launched the “Moraga for Monarchs” initiative which resulted in the installation of a 2,600 square foot Monarch Habitat and Demonstration Garden at Rancho Laguna Park. The garden includes native and fire-safe plants that flower between early spring and late fall each year and interpretive signage to educate the community. The project included significant fundraising efforts and countless volunteer hours. The Moraga for Monarchs initiative spanned over 15 months during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Community contributions include over 2,870 volunteer hours and donations exceeding $92,000. Community donations include in-kind donations from 27 businesses and monetary donations from 98 individual donors, 3 service clubs, 3 social clubs, 4 garden clubs, and 1 Moraga Foundation. The garden includes over 600 plants including 95 native and drought tolerant varieties to increase the habitat for monarch and pollinators.

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Plainwell is a small city of about 4,000 residents nestled in a beautiful setting on the Kalamazoo River. The river and surrounding areas are the backdrop for lush gardens and parks along the winding river trail. Plainwell features 7 bridges and 7 parks, each with their own unique features and amenities. The City Department of Public Works and the Parks & Trees Commission thoughtfully plan and maintain the parks and green spaces. The Mayor and City of Plainwell are committed to encouraging Monarch Butterfly population growth and are partnering with neighboring communities to further that goal. Current projects include creating a seed library and planning a seed swap, as well as creating new butterfly and pollinator gardens.

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Manassas is an urban habitat consisting 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 2022, the City partnered with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation to implement the “No Mow Zone” signage in City parks so as to interpret natural areas for pollinators. By reducing mowed areas, the City is creating colorful wildflower fields, supporting pollinators, and controlling soil erosion. The City encourages its citizens to make a difference for the Monarch Butterfly by planting native milkweed and nectar plants to provide habitat for both the Monarch and other pollinators in locations where people live, work, and play.

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Mount Kisco, located in Westchester, NY, is a vibrant community filled with green spaces, quaint neighborhoods, and a walkable downtown. Although just three square miles, it is a premier destination for dining, shopping, entertainment and award winning medical care. Lead by our Conservation Advisory Council, Mount Kisco is a part of Healthy Yards' Pollinator Pathways project that encourages pollinator friendly native plantings. Our community is committed to enhancing and maintaining a natural environment that supports Monarch butterflies and other pollinators.

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The City of Des Moines is a beautiful Midwest community in the middle of the fall Monarch Migration flight way. In an agricultural state, the City of Des Moines has an opportunity to help make a difference in Monarch conservation. Mayor Cownie has committed to conservation practices that promote habitat to help Monarchs and other pollinators in our city.