City of Coral Springs
Coral Springs, FL
Scott Brook
Summary for 2026
The City of Coral Springs has approximately 134,000 residents and is know as the city with "Everything under the Sun. The city is a highly-rated, family-friendly city with over 50 parks, passive, wooded, and used for recreational. The City has a community garden with many plots of land for residents to plant monarch plants, seeds, vegetable's, and flowers. The City of Corals Springs Garden Club has planted several monarch gardens in city parks and at the Sawgrass Nature Center. City Hall has a monarch garden on the property that is maintained by city staff. The City has received the prestigious recognition of 'Tree City USA" for the past 41 years as well as the prestigious recognition of "National Wildlife Certified City" from NWF.
Village of Spring Grove
Spring Grove, IL
Bob McMahon
Summary for 2026
The Village of Spring Grove is a small, quiet community in North Eastern Illinois, right at the Wisconsin border. Our community is rooted in nature, founded by farmers in the early 1800's. The Nippersink Creek meanders through our community and has been a wonderful source of natural beauty and recreation. Conservation of green, open spaces are a cornerstone of our Village and our comprehensive land use plan reflects that. As our community continues to grow and move forward, we would like to reaffirm our commitment to our natural roots.
City of Covington
Covington, KY
Ronald Washington
Summary for 2026
Covington, located in Northern Kentucky across the river from Cincinnati, is home to over 40,000 residents and the beautiful 700-acre Devou Park, known for its prairies and pollinator gardens. The city also features pollinator gardens throughout its parks, showcasing a strong commitment to environmental conservation. In 2017, Covington joined the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge under former Mayor Joseph Meyer, launching efforts to support pollinator habitats. Mayor Ron Washington has proudly continued this legacy, reaffirming the city’s pledge in 2026 and leading the charge with the Community Monarch Coalition to expand gardens and implement impactful conservation initiatives.
Town of Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie, NY
Rebecca Edwards
Summary for 2026
The Town of Poughkeepsie Climate Smart Task Force and Conservation Advisory Commission have for five years fostered a "Pollinator Pathways" program to encourage native pollinator plantings for monarchs and other vital species. We are now working to expand the network of Pollinator Pathways gardens, through a public relations campaign and through expanded pollinator garden spaces in Town parks. We have adopted "No- and Low-Mow May" and will make a special effort to promote milkweeds and other species that help monarchs survive.
City of Moorpark
Moorpark, CA
Chris Enegren
Summary for 2026
Moorpark is a city located in Ventura County, California. With a population of roughly 36,000 residents, Moorpark is situated in an idyllic valley surrounded by rolling hills, agriculture, and many wholesale plant nurseries. Moorpark is known for its abundance of city parks and small town charm. Moorpark has committed to monarch and pollinator conservation through planting efforts in city parks and landscapes that support these populations.
Village of Pulaski
Pulaski, NY
Jeffrey Fowler
Summary for 2026
The Village of Pulaski is a small community in Upstate New York, 4 miles from the Southeastern shores of Lake Ontario, 6 miles from Selkirk State Park and within 45 minutes of 4 other State Parks along the Lake Ontario Shores. The Salmon River, a world class fishing destination, runs through the heart of the community. Pulaski has a very active Garden Club. The Village will be working with this organization to hold a plant sale,, improve a pollinator garden at the village offices and exchange seeds and plants to provide habitat for monarch butterflies.
City of Salem
Salem, VA
Renée Ferris Turk
Summary for 2026
Salem, Virginia is a city in Southwest Virginia with a population of approximately 25,000. The city is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Salem is home to Roanoke College and hosts many athletic events and tournaments at the Moyer Sports Complex. Salem is home to many community gardens. Mayor Turk of Salem, Virginia, has committed to saving the Monarch butterfly and other pollinators with Salem's signing of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in expanding pollinator habitats throughout the city.
Town of Branford
Town of Branford, CT
Joshua Brooks
Summary for 2026
The Town of Branford is a coastal town located in Connecticut with a population of approximately 28,000. We have committed to increasing pollinator habitats, plantings of millweed for monarchs, etc. and reducing the use of pesticides/herbicides..
City of Del Rey Oaks
Del Rey Oaks, CA
Scott Donaldson
Summary for 2026
Del Rey Oaks is a city located in Central California with a population of roughly 2,000 residents. The city is nestled on the picturesque Monterey Peninsula and is home to beautiful Frog Pond Wetland Preserve. Mayor Donaldson of Del Rey Oaks has committed to preserving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with his signing of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and looks for to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout the city.
Village of Riverwoods
Riverwoods, IL
Kristine Ford
Summary for 2026
The Village of Riverwoods is a small residential community located in Lake County, Illinois. The Village was born out of an idea by Edward Ryerson to offer residents the experience of living in a unique woodland setting. The woodlands in the Village remain a treasured community asset, requiring their preservation and stewardship and the community is known for its commitment to "living with nature." The Village strive to protect its local ecosystems and vital species, such as monarchs.
