Town of Southampton
Southampton, MA
Maureen Groden
Summary for 2021
Southampton is a small, rural town of approximately 6,000 people in Western Massachusetts that is actively committed to preserving its open space and conservation areas. Residents value the town’s agricultural heritage, its scenic areas and hiking trails. Community groups are supporting the Selectboard’s signing of the Pledge and will expand their efforts to create conditions favorable to the monarch butterfly and other pollinators.
Village of Flower Hill
Manhasset, NY
Brian Herrington
Summary for 2021
The Village of Flower Hill is a suburban community of approximately 4,00 residents on the North Shore of Long Island. We are home to a 6.3 acre park that is open to all residents of our county where we are planting a demonstration butterfly garden that we hope will encourage residents to build similar pollinator habitats throughout the Village.
City of Sun Prairie
Sun Prairie, WI
Paul Esser
Summary for 2021
Sun Prairie is a vibrant and thriving community located in northeastern Dane county, just east of the City of Madison. Sun Prairie has become known in the region for its high quality of life, its excellent parks and recreation programs, historic downtown, exceptional public school system, and progressive approach to the development and redevelopment of the community. The city is committed to making Sun Prairie a leading sustainable, vibrant and environmentally friendly community by taking steps to conserve energy, reduce waste, and preserve our natural resources. The city is looking forward to engaging residents in building more pollintator-friendly habitats throughout the community.
Town of Yorktown
Yorktown, NY
Matt Slater
Summary for 2021
The Town of Yorktown is a beautiful community of 36,000 residents in Northern Westchester County, New York, 35 miles from New York City, with forty square miles of rolling hills, farmland, residential areas and light industry. Yorktown is comprised of many parks and open spaces where residents enjoy activities from swimming and playing sports to hiking nature trails and picnicking with family and friends. With excellent schools, active community organizations, and dedicated civic leaders. Town Supervisor Matt Slater, on behalf of the community, has committed Yorktown to the enthusiastic promotion, protection, support and recovery of the Monarch Butterfly.
Monroe Township
Williamstown, NJ
Rich DiLucia
Summary for 2021
Williamstown is a community in Monroe Township, located in the northeast corner of Gloucester County, NJ surrounded by Cecil, Cross Keys, Downer, New Brooklyn, and Victory Lakes. Present population is approximately 36,129. Part of the township lies within the NJ Pinelands and our residents benefit from living halfway between Philadelphia and the Jersey Shore. The fall migration of the Monarch Butterfly through Cape May lies within an hour’s drive. Our community benefits from a very active group known as Sustainable Monroe Township. The group formed in 2013, in order to coordinate the Township’s certification process in the Sustainable Jersey Program. As required, the “Green Team” coordinates with our Monroe Township Schools, Residents, Businesses, Municipal Departments, and related organizations to work on sustainable actions including creating and supporting an organic community garden and pollinator gardens on public land. Current efforts are focused on the Backyard Habitat Certification Program under National Wildlife Federation and community education on the importance of pollinators and their habitats.
Town of Morrisville
Morrisville, NC
TJ Cawley
Summary for 2021
The Town of Morrisville is located in the Piedmont Region of North Carolina in Wake County and has a population of approximately 30,000. Proud of our tree canopy and many greenways our families enjoy the outdoors a great deal. Mayor TJ Cawley has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with their signing of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout Morrisville where we all #LiveConnectedLiveWell and subscribe to the idea that #EveryDayIsEarthDay.
City of Park Ridge
Park Ridge, IL
Marty Maloney
Summary for 2021
Park Ridge is a picturesque suburb of 37,480 residents located 14 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, convenient to O'Hare Airport, major expressways, CTA and Metra trains. Incorporated as the village of Park Ridge in 1873 (and reorganized as the City of Park Ridge in 1910), Park Ridge is a prime residential community that retains its distinctive, small-town charm. The City’s vibrant Uptown shopping area includes the Metra station, Public Library and several charming parks where live musical concerts and special events are held in the summer. Throughout the City, tree-lined streets, pleasing architecture, excellent schools and ample parks help make Park Ridge one of the most desirable family communities in the Chicago area.
Brady
Brady, TX
Anthony Groves
Summary for 2021
Brady is a small city in Central Texas with a population of over 5,000, ideally located in the center of Texas portion of the Monarch Flyway where in the last days of September, monarchs from Canada and the Northeast are funneled south into Mexico. Brady is also home to a butterfly and hummingbird garden that contains native plants, shrubs, and milkweeds and is adjacent to a 3/4 mile walking trail along the beautiful Brady Creek. brady Mayor, Anthony Groves, has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with his signing of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitats throughout the city.
Township of Zorra
Township of Zorra, ON
Marcus Ryan
Summary for 2021
As a result of a delegation by residents Penny Poole and Patti Wallace, Council unanimously challenged me to make the Mayors Monarch Pledge. I’m very happy to make this Pledge. This comes a few years after A. J. Baker students asked for property to plant Monarch Way Stations around the township. Zorra is an environmentally conscious community, are good stewards of our natural environment and we protect our environment by valuing our natural assets and using our resources wisely. So, as with so many other issues Zorra speaks not only through words and commitments, but through actions: by doing our part. I’m happy to say that of the 29 Action Items possible Council chose to fulfill 14, AND that other Action Items be considered for next year’s renewal of the Pledge. - Mayor Marcus Ryan
City of Sugar Land
Sugar Land, TX
Joe Zimmerman
Summary for 2021
Sugar Land is a city in Central Texas with a population of roughly 118,000. The city has 9 miles of Brazos River Corridor and is home to more than 2,000 acres of parks and open space. Mayor Joe R. Zimmerman of Sugar Land, TX 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 habitat throughout the city.
