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Summary for 2021

Ann Arbor is a city located along the picturesque Huron River in southeast Michigan. With a population of about 120,000, it is home to over 160 parks, totaling about 2,200 acres. Over half of those acres are comprised of natural areas which are managed and maintained by the Natural Area Preservation division of the Parks and Recreation Services Unit. The University of Michigan and Washtenaw County also own and maintain significant natural acreage within the city. Mayor Christopher Taylor has signed the Mayors' Monarch Pledge in recognition of the importance of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators to the health of our ecosystems and our citizens. We are committed to protecting and restoring our precious pollinator habitat.

Summary for 2021

Summary for 2021

Plains, Georgia is a small, rural agricultural community in south Georgia. The Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail was established in 2013 in order to educate and establish habitat for Monarchs and butterflies common in our community. The Mayor of Plains endorses the efforts of the Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail and supports these conservation efforts as well as your program.

Summary for 2021

Montreat is a Town in Western North Carolina nestled at the foot of Greybeard Mountain and surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. Montreat is blessed with a great variety of flora and fauna, gently flowing streams and waterfalls and gorgeous mountain vistas. Mayor Helms of Montreat, NC has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with their signing of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitats throughout the Town.

Summary for 2021

The Village of Shorewood is committed to the creation and preservation of natural wildlife habitats . As part of those efforts, the Shorewood Monarch Project, an inter-generational community initiative, was created to increase awareness about the importance of butterflies, bees, and other pollinating insects and to encourage residents to conserve and create healthy habitats for pollinators in their own yards. The village maintains two certified Monarch Waystations including a colossal waystation along the Lake Michigan migratory pathway. Shorewood has participated in the Mayor's Monarch Pledge since 2016 at a leadership level. We are also a member of the Wisconsin Monarch Collaborative. Our local efforts include maintaining a number of native public gardens and green spaces throughout the Village, annual distribution of milkweed plants, encouraging residents to create butterfly gardens by offering workshops, garden photo-contests, and social media posts. We also work with schools on education efforts related to butterfly conservation. Our local public library hosts an annual live caterpillar to butterfly exhibit to educate the public about the monarch life cycle and generate interest in the plight of monarch butterflies.

Summary for 2021

This will be our 5th year that the city of Palos Heights is committing the Mayors' Monarch Pledge. We have conducted a variety of actions over the years as part of our commitment including planting pollinator gardens, restoring landscapes, and educational programs, events and outreach. We are excited to continue this effort in 2022 to help the beleaguered Monarch butterfly with a variety of new restoration efforts and educational programs.

Summary for 2021

Albany, Texas is a small rural town in west Texas that strives to engage in the beautiful habitat that surrounds the town. Albany is surrounded by local ranches and a vast west Texas sky that frames the small town. The citizens of Albany pledge to the monarch conservation and being a part of the pollination.

Summary for 2021

Lewisburg, TN is a small rural community with a population of approximately 11,000. We are located in the foothills of southern Middle TN. Mayor Jim Bingham is committed to the health and well being of all citizens. By making this pledge, Mayor Bingham is also, committed to our environment.

Summary for 2021

The City of Pharr is located in an area considered the monarch highway and the importance to conserve our native habitat for all native plants and animals is what has led us to pledge and continue to commit to saving our wildlife. The monarch being one of the most important while indirectly helping other plants and animals in the process.

Summary for 2021

City of Grapevine, TX is in the heart of the Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex with a population of just over 54,000. Known for its hometown feel, and renowned festivals and events, residents and visitors enjoy over 1,600 acres of parkland, 23 trails and more than 9 miles of shoreline along Grapevine Lake. Mayor William D. Tate is committed to reversing the decline of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge and continues to engage with the people of Grapevine in providing more habitat for these magnificent creatures.