Village of Northbrook
Northbrook, IL
Kathryn Ciesla
Summary for 2021
The Village of Northbrook is north of Chicago and a few miles west of Lake Michigan. Northbrook's Village government and residents are firmly committed to conservation efforts to improve the health of our entire community through native ecosystem revitalization projects. Village President Sandy Frum first took the Mayors' Monarch Pledge in 2017 and has expanded programming for pollinator conservation since then, through programs such as Village reimbursements for native garden expenses. We look forward to further demonstrating Northbrook's dedication to this issue in 2021 and for years to come.
City of South Beloit
South Beloit, IL
Ted Rehl
Summary for 2021
South Beloit is a city located in Winnebago County, Illinois. It sits along the IL and WI border. Our population is nearly 8000. Nature at The Confluence was built in 2017 on a former dumping area along Turtle Creek and the Rock River. A new 6 acre prairie and an educational pollinator garden surround the 2200 square foot indoor Nature Learning Center. Nature At The Confluence offers a live monarch exhibit, monarch educational programs and gives away milkweed seeds. When the center opened there were 10 stems of Common Milkweed on the property, and a 2020 survey shows over 200 stems. We have also introduced 3 other milkweed varieties.
City of Fargo
Fargo, ND
Timothy Mahoney
Summary for 2021
The City of Fargo is the largest city in North Dakota and full of parks and open space. We have great view of the Monarch's migration and it is a thing of beauty!
City of The Colony
THE COLONY, TX
Joe McCourry
Summary for 2021
The Colony is a City in north Texas with a population of about 45,000. We are known as the City by the lake, because we are located on the SE shore of Lake Lewisville. Mayor McCourry has committed to preservation of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging resident in creating more and maintaining current pollinator habitat throughout the city.
Arlington
Arlington, TX
Jeff Williams
Summary for 2021
We have been involved in the Mayor Monarch Pledge since it started. In 2019 we were in the champion city circle. We would like to continue out work and efforts helping monarch butterflies.
Village of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL
Tom Dailly
Summary for 2021
The Village of Schaumburg is located about 20 miles northwest of the City of Chicago having a population of about 75,000 people. Schaumburg is is the largest center of economic development in the State of Illinois, outside the City of Chicago. The Village has committed to the preservation of the Monarch butterfly by incorporating meaningful opportunities to support the Monarch in local codes, policies and procedures. The Village enjoys a partnership with the Schaumburg Park District and many residents who support these initiatives.
Town of North Hempstead
Manhasset, NY
Judi Bosworth
Summary for 2021
The Town of North Hempstead is a suburban community located on Long Island, New York and has a population of over 200,000 residents. In 2018, Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town of North Hempstead first took the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and have taken the pledge every year since. Through the pledge the Town has committed to and already taken many actions to help the monarch butterfly including increasing public awareness of the issue, encouraging residents to build gardens for monarchs in their homes, and creating monarch habitat on Town owned land. Supervisor Judi Bosworth is “proud to be able to participate in this campaign and take action to preserve the habitat for monarch butterflies and other pollinators in our Town.” For more information on the Town's Sustainability Initiatives including protecting monarchs and other pollinators visit: northhempsteadny.gov/sustainability
City of St. Peters
St. Peters, MO
Len Pagano
Summary for 2021
Nationally recognized as a great place to live, the City of St. Peters offers affordable, quality living with top-notch amenities and services. We're a business-friendly community with opportunities for growth. Mayor Len Pagano is proud to support efforts to provide Monarch habitat. More than 56,000 people call St. Peters “My Hometown” and we want thousands of Monarch butterflies to thrive here also.
Bedford township
Temperance , MI
Paul Pirrone
Summary for 2021
Town of Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills, AZ
Ginny Dickey
Summary for 2021
Fountain Hills is a beautiful town in the Valley of the Sun, just east of Scottsdale, Arizona. Nestled in the Sonoran Desert and surrounded by mountains, Fountain Hills has unparalleled natural beauty with desert terrain and incredible views. The town’s world famous fountain rises to a daily height of 330 feet, and during special occasions the water plume can reach its full height of 560 feet. The town hosts multiple festivals and events throughout the year. Beginning January 8, 2018 the Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona was awarded the rare distinction of being designated an International Dark Sky Community by the International Dark Sky Association (IDA). With a population of approximately 25,000, Fountain Hills has the charm of a small town and has been cited as “a welcome oasis on the outskirts of a metropolis.” A spirit of volunteerism and a high level of community involvement help make Fountain Hills an amazing place to live. The citizens of this close-knit town love the wildlife that they share their community with and the town looks forward to becoming a Community-wide Certified Wildlife Habitat.
