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Summary for 2026

Fair Oaks Ranch is a City in Bexar, Comal and Kendall counties to the north of San Antonio with a population of 9833. The City was named for Ralph E. Fair, a successful oilman and rancher who used to operate a ranch that became the town. Mayor Maxton of Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 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 pollinator habitat throughout the City.

Summary for 2026

Braintree is a Town in eastern Massachusetts with a population of roughly 40,000. The Town is situated on Boston's South Shore, and is home to Pond Meadow Park, the Braintree Town Forest, and several community and school gardens. Mayor Joyce has committed to saving the Monarch Butterfly and other pollinators by signing the Mayor's Monarch Pledge for the second year and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitats throughout our community.

Summary for 2026

The City of Greensboro, located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, has a population of approximately 308,000 and manages nearly 12,000 acres of parks and open space. These assets include public gardens, regional and neighborhood parks, beautification areas, over 100 miles of trails and greenways, lakes, several community gardens, and numerous other passive and active recreational amenities and facilities. Through the establishment of multiple pollinator gardens and meadows, the development of educational signage and programming, and the recognition of an ongoing need to reduce mowing and increase native habitat, the City of Greensboro has taken steps to support its natural environment. Mayor Abuzuaiter has committed to protecting the monarch butterfly and other pollinators through the signing of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and looks forward to further engaging residents in expanding pollinator habitat throughout the city. The City has adopted a Native Plant Policy, requiring the use of native plants in new landscape plantings on City property and eliminating invasive species. Current efforts to support monarch habitat include the Bird & Butterfly Meadow at Price Park; pollinator gardens at Keeley Park Community Garden, Wovenworks Park, and the Meeting Place Cornerstone along the Downtown Greenway; a partnership with the Guilford County Extension Master Gardeners to provide environmental education; and multiple community partnerships supporting smaller pollinator gardens in parks. Additional extensive efforts by City of Greensboro involve partnering with Greensboro Beautiful at the Greensboro Arboretum, which features a formal butterfly garden, a certified Monarch Waystation, interpretive signage specifically dedicated to monarchs, and an ornamental grass and pollinator meadow. The pollinator meadow includes Asclepias among its perennial plantings and features interpretive signage dedicated to broader pollinator preservation. Monarch butterflies have declined significantly over the past 50 years, and through public education and targeted plantings, the Greensboro Science Center plays a critical role in helping conserve this species. Additional conservation and education efforts are led by the Greensboro Science Center, which maintains multiple butterfly gardens throughout the zoo and hosts the Cole Family Butterfly House and Monarch Conservation Project. The horticulture staff maintain these gardens with nectar-rich and host plants, supported by irrigation from rain barrels. The Cole Family Butterfly House and Monarch Conservation Project spotlights native butterfly species, with a special emphasis on the iconic, but declining monarch butterfly. The project creates a lush garden space that highlights the monarch's life cycle and conservation needs, serves as a focal point for the Science Center's Conservation & Research Department, educates the community about the importance of planting milkweed (the sole food source for monarch caterpillars), and provides a dynamic seasonal exhibit focused on pollinators and their ecological importance.

Summary for 2026

Minnetonka Beach, Minnesota is a community of approximately 535 residents and 228 homes located west of Minneapolis on beautiful Lake Minnetonka. As a lake community we are very mindful of the importance of being responsible stewards of our environment so we can preserve the beauty of our lake and community. We are on a journey to revive and restore our community parks with native plants and gardens which are both beautiful and provide an ecosystem for beneficial insects and wildlife. Monarch butterflies are important pollinators which we are supporting with the planting of milkweed and nectar producing plants. We first signed the Mayor's Monarch Pledge in 2021 and would like to renew that Pledge in 2026 to further engage our residents in building a more pollinator-friendly habitat throughout the Village.

Summary for 2026

The Town of Dryden, located in Tompkins County in the Finger Lakes region of New York, is a rural and environmentally conscious community with a strong tradition of land stewardship and sustainability. With its mix of farmland, forests, wetlands, and vibrant hamlets, Dryden is home to a diverse array of native plants and wildlife. The Town has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to environmental conservation through initiatives that support biodiversity, open space preservation, and climate resilience. By participating in the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge, Dryden seeks to build on these efforts by protecting and enhancing habitat for monarch butterflies and other essential pollinators. Dryden is committed to engaging residents, local organizations, and regional partners in creating and maintaining pollinator-friendly spaces across public and private lands. Through education, habitat restoration, and sustainable land management practices, the Town aims to contribute to the health of pollinator populations and promote ecological awareness throughout the community.

Summary for 2026

The city of Bastrop is nestled in the central Texas region and is home of the lost pines. We are an outdoor community with support for our parks and natural areas. Throughout our public spaces we have created gardens and habitat to support the Monarchs. Our city departments have partnerships with outside organizations such as the master naturalists and gardeners to assist in creating these habitats. We are committed to expanding places where Monarchs can thrive.

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Summary for 2026

The Town of Hyde Park registered with the NWF's Comunity Wildlife Habitat program on Earth Day 2016 to focus on pollinator and native plant choices, to conserve our wildlife, and to work with our community organizations involved with beautification, community gardening, landscape archaeology, and horticultural education. Taking the Mayor's Monarch Pledge aligns perfectly with our community goals. We have installed pollinator gardens that provide both host and feeder plants for the Monarch butterflies.

Summary for 2026

The Village of Northbrook is a northern suburb of Chicago with a population of over 35,000. We are proud to be the home of some of the highest quality nature preserves in Illinois: Somme Preserves. Thanks to our volunteer ecological stewards who have been dedicated to natural restoration in our area since the 1970s, many rare plants and endangered animals nest or pass by our community during migratory periods. Through the Northbrook Climate Action Plan, the Village is committed to reducing community-wide carbon emissions and fostering environmental sustainability.

Summary for 2026

Wylie is a city in Texas, located about 24 miles northeast of downtown Dallas. It lies primarily in Collin County, with portions extending into Dallas and Rockwall counties, and has a population of approximately 65,489. Positioned between Lake Lavon and Lake Ray Hubbard, Wylie is committed to pollinator conservation. Mayor Porter has signed the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge, and the city will support initiatives such as planting milkweed in the Library garden and educating residents on the importance of selecting appropriate milkweed species to help protect pollinators.