City of Elizabeth
Elizabeth, NJ
J. Christian Bollwage
Summary for 2022
Elizabeth is a city in northeastern New Jersey with a population of roughly 137,000. The city is located along the New Jersey-New York border, northwest of Staten Island. Home to approximately 46 parks and playgrounds, including the wonderful Phil Rizzuto Park, a forested refuge for wildlife and people in northwest Elizabeth. Many other locations throughout the city contain monarch butterfly and pollinator habitat, including the Groundwork Elizabeth microfarm, a green space located behind the Elizabeth Public Library - Elmora Branch. Mayor Bollwage of Elizabeth, New Jersey, with the assistance of many community partners, has officially committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge and looks forward to continuing and expanding upon the current efforts within the city to create pollinator habitat and educate residents on the importance of pollinators for maintaining healthy ecosystems.
City of Kirksville
Kirksville, MO
Mari Macomber
Summary for 2022
The City of Kirksville is located in northeast Missouri with a population of 17,500. Recently Mayor Zac Burden proclaimed March 21, 2022 as Mayors' Monarch Pledge Day to demonstrate the City's commitment to creating habitat for the monarch and educating citizens about how they can make a difference. Residents are encouraged to plant native milkweed and nectar plants in locations where they live, work, learn, play and worship. The City will also investigate and identify locations in city-owned land and right of way where native milkweed could be introduced.
City of Harvard
Harvard, IL
Michael Kelly
Summary for 2022
The City of Harvard is situated near the State Line area of Northern Illinois and is about 80 miles NW of Chicago in McHenry County. The City has a population of about 9,500. Mayor Michael Kelly and the Harvard City Council are committed to helping provide habitat for the Monarch Butterfly and other pollenators within in City owned property and educating & encouraging residents to help provide additional habitat on private property.
Village of Bull Valley
Bull Valley, IL
Emily Berendt
Summary for 2022
The Village of Bull Valley is a small village of 1128 residents, centrally located in McHenry County. A glacial topography, abundant hardwood trees along rural-style roads, and large open spaces with a country feel are characteristics of the Village and evidence of the Village's collective commitment to natural resource protection. The Mayor's Monarch Pledge is a perfect opportunity to expand that commitment to include native pollinators and the native plants they need to thrive.
Village of Grayslake
Grayslake, IL
Rhett Taylor
Summary for 2022
Grayslake is a Village located in Northeast Illinois with a population of roughly 21,000. The Village has worked extensively to maintain and create green space in conjunction with development, and places emphasis on planting native plants and other pollinator promoting plants when undertaking landscaping and other projects. Mayor Taylor is committed to protecting the Monarch butterfly population and looks forward to continuing to work to promote local pollinators through the Village’s efforts as well as engaging the community about ways they can help the Monarchs at home.
Town
Wake Forest, NC
Vivian Jones
Summary for 2022
Our community is maintaining a milkweed garden in our premier park and we encourage all citizens to be aware of the plight of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators.
Town of Zebulon
Zebulon, NC
Glenn York
Summary for 2022
The Town of Zebulon is located in eastern Wake County with a population of of 8,500. Zebulon is the home of six parks that contribute to the wonderful quality of life. Zebulon is committed to the monarch and pollinator conservation.
Town of Fuquay-Varina
Fuquay-Varina, NC
J. Blake Massengill
Summary for 2022
The Town of Fuquay-Varina has a responsibility to raise awareness to help protect the viability of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators, as pollinators contribute to the vibrant ecosystem, successful local agriculture and gardening, and natural beauty that enhance Fuquay-Varina’s high quality of life. Mayor J. Blake Massengill is proud to join Mayors across North America that have made the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayor’s Monarch Pledge, in an effort to create and restore healthy habitat for this majestic species through awareness, education, and identifying opportunities to provide habitat on Town property.
Town of Melita
Melita, MB
William Holden
Summary for 2022
Melita is a town located in the southwestern corner of the Canadian province of Manitoba. It is surrounded by the Municipality of Two Borders and occupies a bend of the Souris River. Located along PTH 3 and 83. With a population of ~1,000 residents we are a community working together to help create new habitat for Monarchs and to help them in any way we can. Being a part of the Mayoral Monarch Pledge program is very important to us and we look forward to continue to be a part of it for the years to come!
Village of Hoffman Estates
Hoffman Estates, IL
William McLeod
Summary for 2022
The Village of Hoffman Estates is located in Cook County, Illinois and is a northwest suburb of the City of Chicago. Hoffman Estates is a diverse community of nearly 55,000 located along and on both sides (north and south) of Interstate 90. The Village contains over 4000 acres of forest preserves under the auspices of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. Additional parks and outdoor facilities are enjoyed by our residents and visitors through partnership with the Hoffman Estates Park District. Mayor Bill McLeod and our Village Board of Trustees are incredibly supportive of sustainability efforts throughout the Village, including the preservation of the Monarch Butterfly. The Mayor supports activities put forth by the Village’s Sustainability Commission related to the preservation of the Monarch.
