Town of Guilford
Guilford, CT
Matt Hoey
Summary for 2022
Guilford is located on Long Island Sound , east of New Haven, with a population of just over 22,000. Guilford has an active and innovative Sustainability Task Force and has achieved Silver Certification by Sustainable CT. As a coastal community we face uncertainty related to sustainability, sea level rise, climate change and the impending crisis related to solid waste management. Awareness of how small changes in thinking and behavior can make for big impacts. 1st Selectman, Matt Hoey, has committed to efforts to save the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge and related activities to achieve those ends.
City of Pensacola
Pensacola, FL
Grover Robinson
Summary for 2022
Hastings-on-Hudson
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
Nicola Armacost
Summary for 2022
The Village of Hastings-on-Hudson is located in New York State, about 20 miles north of midtown Manhattan, and has a population of about 8,500. It is situated on the banks of the Hudson River and boasts exceptional views of the dramatic geological bluffs known as the Palisades. It has a charming, bucolic character, over 85% of its open space is dedicated parkland and it has a significant trail network. It also has active pollinator pathway and “Adopt-a-Spot” programs that engage and educate residents about the importance of biodiversity, native plants and pollinators. The Mayor of Hastings-on-Hudson, Nicola Armacost, has committed to protecting the monarch butterfly and other pollinators by signing the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and encourages residents to continue building pollinator habitat throughout the municipality.
Town of Hampton
Hampton, NB
Robert Doucet
Summary for 2022
Shaped by water, alive with culture, and full of entrepreneurial spirit – Hampton inspires great living. Discover our natural spaces, innovative places, and welcoming faces. Located in the centre of Southern New Brunswick, we’re part of a vibrant region that offers the best of modern living in a countryside setting. Come for a day or stay for a lifetime; you’ll see why “It’s Our Nature”. In taking the Mayor's Monarch Pledge, we look forward to working with Nature NB and engaged residents to create a welcoming habitat for the Monarch Butterfly.
White Plains
White Plains, NY
Thomas Roach
Summary for 2022
White Plains is a diverse city with a resident population of 60,000 and a daytime population between 150 and 200K. We are 10 square miles with large apartment towers downtown as well as forested areas preserved by the city. We have a focus on the environment and lead the region in charging stations, solar installations etc. We are committed to the use of native plants and trees throughout our city. We recently included a large pollinator garden as part of the reconstruction of our library plaza which has been a great success. At the ribbon cutting swallow tail and monarch caterpillars were already present. If you build it they will come! We are currently planning the reforestation of a former parking lot with native trees and a native meadow intended to support native species including the Monarch!
CITY OF OCEANSIDE
Oceanside, CA
Esther Sanchez
Summary for 2022
The City of Oceanside, founded in 1888, is a coastal city located between San Diego and Los Angeles. We are a designated "California Cultural District" and have a highly-rated thriving downtown scene, plenty of open space, miles of beautiful beaches, unique architecture and historic buildings, and an efficient transportation hub. Mayor Sanchez is committed to urging the community to create and maintain essential monarch habitat so that monarchs and other pollinators will thrive!
Town of Purcellville
Purcellville , VA
Kwasi Fraser
Summary for 2022
Madison Heights
Madison Heights, MI
ROSLYN GRAFSTEIN
Summary for 2022
The inner ring suburb of Madison Heights Michigan is located just north of Detroit with a population of roughly 30,000. The city boasts 13 parks covering over 100 acres. As well, multiple homes provide habitats to Monarch Waystations. Mayor Grafstein has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with her signing of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout the city.
Village of Ardsley
Ardsley, NY
Nancy Kaboolian
Summary for 2022
The Village of Ardsley is located in Westchester County, New York and has a population of over 5,000 residents. The Village is committed to and already taken many actions to help the monarch butterfly including increasing public awareness of the issue and encouraging residents to build gardens for monarchs. The Village has launched the Ardsley Pollinator Pathway Project to help save endangered pollinators. The Village is aware of the importance of saving monarchs and other pollinators, and believes that encouraging the expansion of native plantings will not only benefit monarchs but all native species, as well as providing natural and beautiful spaces for Village residents.
Town of South Windsor
South Windsor, CT
Elizabeth Pendleton
Summary for 2022
South Windsor is a town in Connecticut with a population of approximately 26,000. This old agricultural town is snuggled next to the Connecticut River and is home to the South Windsor Parks & Recreation Department which oversees over 700 acres of open space which includes many parks and two successful community gardens. The Town of South Windsor has committed to saving the pollinators with signing of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents with more education and providing pollinator habitat in town.
