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.
City of Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach, CA
Sue Kempf
Summary for 2022
The City of Laguna Beach took the Monarch Pledge to support endangered Western Monarch Butterflies in our community of Laguna Beach in Orange County, California. The City of Laguna Beach is a small coastal city in Orange County, California that is home to just under 25,000 residents. It’s known for its many art galleries, coves, tide pools, and beaches. Trails meander through coastal canyons in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Monarchs need all of us to make our homes, businesses, schools, and community spaces more Monarch-friendly and wildlife-friendly. Working together, the City has committed to creating a Monarch habitat and we can make our community a safe harbor for Monarch Butterflies. Together, we will ensure that future generations have the chance to enjoy this iconic butterfly.
City of Johnston
Johnston, IA
Paula Dierenfeld
Summary for 2022
Johnston is a north western suburb of Des Moines, IA. Incorporated in 1969, Johnston has 24,064 residents. Johnston has a long history rooted in agriculture and conservation. The seed corn company Pioneer Hi-Bred International (currently known as Corteva Agriscience) was founded in Johnston and the community served as it corporate headquarters. Johnston is also home to the international headquarters of John Deere Financial. Other organizations with a significant presence in Johnston include Camp Dodge (5,000 acres), an Iowa National Guard and US military training center, and Saylorville Lake (5,950 acres), an U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood risk management and recreation reservoir. Through the Johnston Parks Department the city has been actively planting and maintaining public areas to support milkweed and other pollinator-friendly plants
City of Prairie Village
Prairie Village, KS
Eric Mikkelson
Summary for 2022
Prairie Village is a city in Johnson County, Kansas located in the heart of the Kansas City Metro region. With more than a dozen parks, green space is important to the City and it's more than 22,000 residents. Mayor Eric Mikkelson, with the support and guidance of the Prairie Village Environmental Committee, is taking the Monarch Pledge again in 2021, reaffirming the City's commitment to saving monarchs and other pollinators.
City of Hastings
Hastings, MN
Mary Fasbender
Summary for 2022
Hastings is a city in south east Minnesota, located on the banks of the Mississippi River. A city of nearly 23,000 residents, a Historic Downtown, robust Parks & Trails system, and a connection to the Mississippi River. Mayor Fasbender and the City Council of Hastings are committed to preserving and enhancing pollinator habitat in Hastings, and support these efforts through taking the Mayors' Monarch Pledge.
City of Prospect Heights
Prospect Heights, IL
Matthew Dolick
Summary for 2022
The City of Prospect Heights is a Chicago suburb of approximately 15,900 population. Over the years, the City has provided financial resources, along with other private donors, to the Prospect Heights Natural Resources Commission to support their efforts in re-naturalizing the open areas of the City. Developing a pollinator park on City property through a generous grant from Commonwealth Edison and was one of the key aspects to the revitalization efforts. The planning of the park and volunteer labor resources were provided by the City's Natural Resources Commission and the natural wildflower plantings in the pollinator park offer a tailored habitat for monarch butterflies and other needed pollinators. The City and Natural Resources Commission is now building upon the success of the original pollinator park by further extending the park around the perimeter of Hillcrest Lake to promote the habitat of pollinators and to help stablize the shoreline of Hillcrest Lake.
Village of Lincolnwood
Lincolnwood , IL
Jesal Patel
Summary for 2022
The Village of Lincolnwood, Illinois is a diverse community just north of Chicago, with a population of 13,463. The Village makes a proactive effort in promoting environmental care and enhancement of the natural environment. The Village has 13 different park facilities, one of which already contains several pollinator gardens, along with information on what residents can do to help promote the health and vitality of Monarchs and other pollinators. The Village has committed to addressing these environmental concerns through the implementation of a diverse planting program, and the establishment of additional pollinator gardens. Mayor Jesal Patel has committed to saving the Monarch Butterfly and other pollinators with his signing of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge.
Town of Southampton
Southampton, MA
Christine Fowles
Summary for 2022
Southampton is a small, rural town of approximately 6,200 people in Western Massachusetts that is actively committed to preserving its open space and conservation areas. Residents value the town’s agricultural heritage, its scenic areas and hiking trails. Community groups are supporting the Select Board’s signing of the Pledge and will expand their efforts to create conditions favorable to the monarch butterfly and other pollinators.
