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Summary for 2021

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.

Summary for 2021

The city of Cortland is home to about 6,800 residents. We are located in northeastern Ohio. The city is home to three beautiful parks with a state park adjacent to the city. Mayor Petrosky and the city’s Parks & Recreation Board have 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 habitat throughout the city. We will be planting our first pollinator garden in our Willow or Pearl park this year! The city's Rotary Club is also spearheading a community effort for milkweed and pollinator gardens.

Summary for 2021

The Borough of Leonia is a diverse residential community located in Bergen County, NJ, 20 minutes from midtown New York City. Leonia's municipal government has for decades prioritized environmental leadership through actions like pioneering innovative recycling initiatives, adopting ordinances that protect its shade tree canopy, and banning environmentally harmful materials like plastic bags. Leonia has been recognized nationally for its efforts, including being recognized as a Tree City USA honoree for 32 straight years. Leonia will continue this proud tradition of environmental leadership by taking concrete actions to protect, stabilize and grow the monarch butterfly population.

Summary for 2021

The City of Loretto is a small city, population 664, on the western edge of Hennepin County, Minnesota. Our Mayor and City Council Members have once again unanimously supported taking the Mayors' Monarch Pledge for the fourth year in a row. The city is committed to improving the Monarch habitat through community education, planting and maintaining milkweed and pollinator gardens at city parks and supporting a milkweed seed giveaway.

Summary for 2021

Deerfield Township spans 16 square miles in the southwest corner of Warren County, Ohio, and has borders with both Hamilton and Butler Counties. It is currently the most populous jurisdiction in the county with over 38,000 residents. Deerfield Township is committed to helping preserve the monarch butterfly and looks forward to working with community members to make Deerfield Township as attractive to monarch butterflies as it is to its residents and visitors.

Summary for 2021

The Town of Davie, which has a population of over 105,000 is a unique blend of equestrian homesites, a rodeo arena that hosts national events, boarding facilities and a western themed downtown with major corridors developed to accommodate the needs of our residents. We have an educational center that houses Nova Southeastern University, the University of Florida, FAU, FIU and Broward college. Our dedication to open space and environmental protection is seen throughout the town. We have close to 2,000 acres of open space and are in the stages of planning two more passive parks: The Davie Wetlands Preserve (150 acres) and the Davie Farm Park (84 acres dedicated to teaching about our agricultural heritage). We are a certified Naturescape and Wildlife Habitat community and have been a Tree City USA for at least 20 years. Our 170 miles of equestrian and nature trails transverse our town's 35 square miles. We have butterfly gardens throughout our parks, at Bob Roth's New River Groves, Marando Farms, in our community gardens, at our schools and at town hall that are planted and tended to by the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, 4H clubs, and students as well as our Women's clubs and a myriad of residents. Our Agricultural and Environmental Advisory Board assists in making recommendations and keeping us on track. Personally, I have an abundance of milkweed in my pasture and I enjoy watching the Monarchs prosper along with at least six other butterfly species. I tend each chrysalis and enjoy watching the emergence of our little miracles.

Summary for 2021

Sammamish is a city on the eastside of Seattle in Washington State with a population of over 60,000. A blend of small-town atmosphere with a suburban character, the city also enjoys a unique core of urban lifestyles and conveniences. It is characterized by quality neighborhoods, vibrant natural features, and outstanding recreational opportunities. A variety of community gathering places provide numerous civic, cultural, and educational opportunities. Residents are actively involved in the decisions that shape the community and ensure a special sense of place. Mayor Karen Moran has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with her signing of the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout the city.

Summary for 2021

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.

Summary for 2021

Town of Blackstone is located in Nottoway County. It is a rural area in which gardening is popular. It was once a tobacco market place with surrounding dairy farms. There are spaces that would be ideal for educating the public on the importance of native plants and their link to pollinators such as the monarch,

Summary for 2021