City of Eaton Rapids
Eaton Rapids, MI
Pam Colestock
Summary for 2026
The City of Eaton Rapids is a city of nearly 5,300 residents. We are committed to educating the community and providing examples of why and how monarch butterflies and pollinator insects play an important role in our environment health.
City of Gahanna
Gahanna, OH
Laurie Jadwin
Summary for 2026
The City of Gahanna is a suburb of Columbus, Ohio with a population of 35,000 residents. Although we are in an urban setting, we manage over 750 acres of parkland and natural areas. We aim to improve pollinator and monarch habitat by installing pollinator gardens, planting milkweed, and adding more prairies throughout the city.
Town of Mamaroneck
Mamaroneck, NY
Jaine Elkind Eney
Summary for 2026
The Town of Mamaroneck has a population of roughly 29,000 and includes the entire Village of Larchmont, the part of the Village of Mamaroneck west of the Mamaroneck River and the Unincorporated Area, which is not part of either Village. We are only about 40 minutes from Manhattan, yet are part of the beautiful Lower Hudson Valley and maintain several conservation areas and parks throughout the Town. We also boast proximity to the Long Island Sound and easy access to highways, airports and commuter train service. Town Supervisor Jaine Elkind Eney, along with the Town's environmental committee (the Sustainability Collaborative), has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators by signing the Mayors' Monarch Pledge. We look forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout the Town.
Town of Haddam
Haddam, CT
Sean Donlan
Summary for 2026
The Town of Haddam is a small town in Connecticut. we have a population of 8,000 people. We have lots of open space, a river that runs through our town. We have preserves that we plant pollinator garden. We do our best to be sustainable. More information on our sustainability efforts can be found here: https://www.haddam.org/484/Sustainability-Committee
Warrenton
Warrenton, MO
Brandon Lang
Summary for 2026
Warrenton missouri is a rural community located an hour from St.Louis along I-70. We are looking into starting a community garden and plant flowering trees. As an alderman I am taking the pledge
Village of Lansing
Lansing , IL
Brian Hardy
Summary for 2026
The Village of Lansing is a community made up of roughly 29,000 residents. Mayor Hardy has been in office since May 6, 2025. Previously, Mayor Hardy was a trustee, having much knowledge of the monarch pledge and what it takes for a community to participate. Moving forward, Mayor Hardy will continue to ensure that the Village of Lansing meets the needs for the monarch pledge, and everything involved.
City of Kyle
Kyle, TX
Yvonne Flores-Cale
Summary for 2026
The City of Kyle is in Central Texas (south of Austin) and has a population of approximately 70,000. Kyle has experienced explosive growth in recent years. Despite this rapid growth the city is committed to wildlife conservation in the face of a rapidly changing climate. This commitment has recently been solidified by the creation of the Parks Department Conservation Division whose mission is to create landscapes that pay the community back in ecosystem services rather than cost us in maintenance and ecosystem dis-services. Kyle sits along the central flyway of the monarch butterfly migration route and is dedicated to preserving and maintaining milkweed and nectar sources for the monarch's migration. This dedication has already resulted in a 100% native-only approved plant list for the city as well as pollinator demonstration gardens in high profile locations and 4 monarch way stations already installed. The Conservation Division is actively restoring native habitats of all types with specific emphasis on habitats that support local pollinators including the Monarch butterfly.
Charter Township of Highland
Highland, MI
Rick Hamill
Summary for 2026
Highland Township is home to approximately 20,000 residents in Rural/Suburban Metro Detroit—is proud to be a leader in protecting Monarch butterflies and supporting local pollinators. One of our most impactful initiatives is the Milkweed Mile Project, which transformed the M‑59 median into a thriving habitat for Monarchs. This effort began in 2018 after an inspiring presentation by eight‑year‑old resident, whose passion for protecting Monarchs sparked a wave of community involvement. Their presentation led to a petition presented to the Board, whose approval ultimately made Highland the first city in Michigan to join Monarch City USA, a national nonprofit dedicated to cultivating Monarch‑friendly environments by promoting milkweed and nectar‑rich plants in urban landscapes. Before the project, milkweed naturally grew in the M‑59 median but was routinely mowed down each season, unintentionally harming Monarchs, butterflies, bees, and other essential pollinators. Today, thanks to the Milkweed Mile Project, this once‑overlooked strip of land now serves as a vital sanctuary for these species. Another incitive is, each fall, the Supervisor’s Office collects milkweed and native flower seeds to further expand the Milkweed Mile. Residents are encouraged to collect seeds from their own gardens and drop them off at the Township Offices.
Town of Black Mountain
Black Mountain , NC
C. Michael Sobol
Summary for 2026
The Town of Black Mountain is a small mountain community located in Western North Carolina, 20 minutes outside of Asheville, in the Blue Ridge Mountains with a population of approximately 8,500 full-time residents. The Town continues to commit to restoring and preserving habitats that support the monarch's migration each year, maintaining pollinator-friendly habitat gardens, and maintaining official monarch waystations in four areas of Town. The Town encourages citizens to make a difference for the monarch by planting native milkweed and nectar plants to provide food and habitat for the monarch butterfly in locations where they live, work, learn, play and worship, and to encourage community activities to support and educate citizens on the monarch butterfly.
City of Westerville
Westerville, OH
David Grimes
Summary for 2026
Westerville's heritage dating back to 1809, natural beauty, and careful planning make it a special place to call home. Located in the northeast corner of Ohio's fastest growing region, Westerville is a vital city of more than 40,000 residents, and it is located just 10 miles the state capital of Columbus. City of Westerville provides excellent comprehensive city services, mobility options, is a city within a park, and committed to responsible fiscal management. The city is committed to leading in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging; transformational leadership; and environmental sustainability. Mayor Grimes takes the city's commitment to environmental sustainability and monarch protection seriously. He is an active member of Sustainable Westerville, Westerville Garden Club, Friends of Alum Creek and Tributaries, and a past member of both the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board & Westerville Green Team.
