Town of Babylon
Babylon, NY
Rich Schaffer
Summary for 2026
The Town of Babylon is a vibrant coastal community on Long Island with a population of approximately 200,000 residents, known for its parks, beaches, and strong commitment to environmental stewardship. The Town actively supports sustainability through clean-up initiatives, green spaces preservation, and community engagement. The Town of Babylon is committed to expanding efforts in monarch and pollinator conversation by promoting pollinator-friendly habits, plating native species, and involving residents, schools, and local organizations. Throughout these efforts, the Town aims to protect vital pollinators and strengthen the local ecosystem.
Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
Tim Keller
Summary for 2026
Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico. Its varied landscape, from the banks of the Rio Grande to Chihuahuan desert mesas and the foothills of the Sandia Mountains, supports diverse wildlife communities. Our city is home to many endemic and migratory species, including a diversity of butterflies and other pollinators. Mayor Keller is committed to advancing Albuquerque as a leader in resilient, equitable and long-term environmental solutions, and he pledges to raise awareness and community support for the conservation of monarchs and other pollinators. A hive mind of leaders from the ABQ BioPark, Albuquerque’s Open Space division and other community stakeholders will build upon existing education and engagement programs to advocate for pollinator protection.
City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
Vicki Veenker
Summary for 2026
Palo Alto is a city in the heart of Silicon Valley with a population of approximately 68,000 residents. Known for its tree-lined neighborhoods, innovative spirit, and commitment to sustainability, Palo Alto is home to an extensive park system, vibrant community spaces, and the scenic Foothills and Baylands Nature Preserves. Mayor Veenker of Palo Alto looks forward to continuing the City’s efforts to support monarch butterflies and other pollinators through the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge.
Village de Memramcook
Memramcook, NB
Maxime Bourgeois
Summary for 2026
The Village de Memramcook, located in southeastern New Brunswick, is a rural Acadian community with a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and biodiversity. The community actively supports pollinator conservation, with a focus on protecting species such as the Monarch butterfly. Through initiatives like No Mow May, residents are encouraged to delay lawn mowing to provide early-season food sources for pollinators. The municipality and its citizens also promote the planting of native species, including milkweed, and the creation of pollinator-friendly habitats in public and private spaces. These collective efforts reflect Memramcook’s broader commitment to sustainable development, community engagement, and the protection of local ecosystems.
City of Bemidji
Bemidji, MN
Jorge Prince
Summary for 2026
Bemidji is a northern Minnesota community surrounded by lakes, forests, parks, trails, and natural areas that provide important habitat for pollinators and wildlife. The community values conservation, environmental education, and the protection of natural resources that make Bemidji unique. Through the efforts of the Birds, Bees and Butterflies community group, Bemidji is committed to supporting monarch butterflies and other pollinators through native plantings, habitat restoration, public education, and pollinator-friendly practices. These efforts help create healthier public spaces, support biodiversity, and encourage residents to take an active role in protecting monarch and pollinator habitat.
City of Leawood Kansas
Leawood, KS
Marc Elkins
Summary for 2026
Leawood, Kansas is a municipality of approximately 34,000 residents located on the Kansas/Missouri Border and is a first ring suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. Leawood is primarily a residential city with an extensive natural trail and parks system that connects the city to Kansas City, Missouri and Johnson County, Kansas. By signing the Mayor's Pledge, Mayor Marc Elkins has announced Leawood's support of efforts to protect the Monarch butterfly and other pollinators.
City of Woodstock
Woodstock, ON
Jerry Acchione
Summary for 2026
Woodstock, Ontario, Canada (population approx. 53 000) is actively advancing monarch and pollinator conservation through municipal plantings and community partnerships, including dedicated pollinator gardens at Burgess Park and Donald A. Thompson Park.
City of Northglenn
Northglenn, CO
Meredith Leighty
Summary for 2026
The City of Northglenn is located just 15 minutes north of Denver, CO with approximately39,000 residents. The city has committed to protecting nature, as noted by being a Tree City USA for over 34 years. To further the City of Northglenn's commitment for preserving our city parks, trails and open spaces, the city has committed time and resources into saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayor's pledge, pollinator friendly plantings and annual resident education and engagement.
Village of Lakemoor
Lakemoor, IL
Colin McIntyre
Summary for 2026
The Village of Lakemoor is locate don the boarders of Lake and McHenry Counties and has a population of roughly 8,000 people. We have installed 2 butterfly gardens as of last year and have seen huge increase in the amount of Monarch butterflies. We have seen strong community involvement and look forward to expanding our efforts in the future.
City of Solana Beach
Solana Beach, CA
Lesa Heebner
Summary for 2026
Solana Beach is a city in northern San Diego County with a population of roughly 13,000. It is a coastal community and has long been a leader in environmental protection. Solana Beach first joined the Mayor's Monarch Pledge in 2021 and looks forward to continuing to engage with residents and the community to expand pollinator habitat.
