City of Bemidji
Bemidji, MN
Jorge Prince
Summary for 2022
Bemidji is a city in Northern Minnesota with a population of roughly 16,000. As the First City on the Mississippi and home of the legendary Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, Bemidji is rich with natural and historical amenities. It is home to a variety of beautiful parks and community gardens. Mayor Prince of Bemidji, MN has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with his signing of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitats throughout the city.
City of Davis
Davis, CA
Gloria Partida
Summary for 2022
The City of Davis has a population just shy of 67,000 and is located in the Central Valley of northern California about 11 miles west of Sacramento. Davis has a long history of environmental stewardship which includes the support of monarch butterflies and other pollinators. Our urban wildlife, open space, stormwater pollution prevention, integrated pest management, and water conservation programs have long included the use of nectar bearing native plants and least toxic pest management as key elements. In addition to using and promoting pollinator friendly landscaping, Davis has had direct influence on monarch butterflies via collaboration with local researchers and community members to propagate and plant milkweed on suitable city properties. The City of Davis is committed to supporting monarch butterflies and we look forward to implementing additional actions to build greater public awareness and support of the species.
City of Hamilton
Hamilton, OH
Patrick Moeller
Summary for 2022
Hamilton is a city of 63,000 people in southwestern Ohio. We are the county seat of Butler County, which Is just north of Cincinnati. We have a Parks Conservancy which maintains over 50 parks, from neighborhood pocket parks to multi-sport Joyce Park to Marcum Park which contains RiversEdge Amphitheater. We have a City Arborist, a Master Gardner Program through The Ohio State University Extension program, a Riverside Natural Area, and Hamilton Conservation Corps. We have a great group of city volunteers and a neighborhood organization called 17Strong, named after our 17 designated neighborhoods. Mayor Pat Moeller supports the Monarch program.
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.
