City of Mountain View
Mountain View, CA
Pat Showalter
Summary for 2025
The City of Mountain View is looking forward to participating in its fourth year of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge and continuing our efforts to support the monarch population in Mountain View. The City plans to plant pollinators and milkweed at a prominent trailhead in Mountain View and work with local nonprofits to plant other pollinator habitats in Mountain View. We will also continue to maintain the existing pollinator habitats that have been planted in recent years through having volunteers remove invasive weeds and replace any dead plants. The City will also continue our Seed Library Program where pollinator seeds are provided to the library from the various pollinator habitats that have been created. Lastly, Mountain View will continue the process of creating a Biodiversity and Urban Forestry Plan that is expected to be completed in 2025.
City of Norman
Norman, OK
Larry Heikkila
Summary for 2025
Norman, Oklahoma, is proud to be a leader in monarch butterfly and pollinator conservation, championing efforts to support these vital species. From creating and maintaining vibrant pollinator habitats to educating the public about their importance, Norman is committed to fostering a sustainable environment. The city’s collaborative spirit shines through in events like the annual "Monarchs in the Park" festival, which brings the community together to celebrate and protect pollinators. These efforts reflect Norman’s dedication to environmental stewardship and its role as a model for conservation and sustainability in Oklahoma and beyond.
Town of Lamoine
Lamoine, ME
Larissa Thomas
Summary for 2025
Lamoine is a town of approximately 1,800 on the coast of Maine. The Lamoine Select Board first voted in December 2022 to sign the Mayors' Monarch Pledge, authorizing the town's Conservation Commission to lead a number of efforts to create more monarch butterfly and other pollinator habitat throughout the town. Our efforts have seen a great deal of success over the past two years. A number of projects are ongoing and new initiatives are planned for 2025.
Nibley City
Nibley, UT
Larry Jacobsen
Summary for 2025
Nibley is located in northern eastern Utah in the center of the beautiful and scenic Cache Valley. It is a small, bedroom community with a rural feel and a population of 8,000. One of the many features of Nibley is its abundant park system which includes Firefly Nature Park. Firefly Park supports wild populations of both fireflies and monarchs and features a large pollinator garden that is tended to by the community. In 2023-2-24, Nibley City added an outdoor classroom coupled with 8 interactive learning stations at Firefly Park and an educational website for our community to learn about nature, including monarch conservation. We hope to expand this outdoor learning program to other city nature parks in Nibley. Mayor Jacobsen is committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators by re-signing the Mayor’s Pledge, engaging residents in building more pollinator habitat, and pursuing opportunities to educate the public on the value of pollinators in our ecosystems.
City of Rogers
Rogers , AR
Greg Hines
Summary for 2025
The Rogers, Arkansas is in one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the nation. Rogers has a population of 72,112. Nestled in the Ozarks, Rogers is surrounded by natural beauty and outdoor recreation is a large draw for the region. As the region grows, it is important to the City of Rogers to engage in activities that support monarch and other vital pollinator populations.
Arlington
Arlington, TX
Jim Ross
Summary for 2025
Arlington, Texas is a fast going city with loads to offer. We are home to the Texas Rangers baseball team, the Dallas Cowboys football team, Six Flags over Texas as major amusement park along with tons of other amenities. We have a ever going population of over 400K people.
City of Florence, KY
Florence, KY
Julie Metzger Aubuchon
Summary for 2025
The City of Florence is located in Boone County, Kentucky. With roughly 32,000 residents, we are one of the fastest-growing communities in Northern Kentucky. We have 5 neighborhood parks, a Nature Park and several green spaces around the City. Mayor Aubuchon is committed to the restoration of monarch butterfly habitat in our community.
Town of Knightdale
Knightdale, NC
Jessica Day
Summary for 2025
Knightdale is a town in eastern Wake County, North Carolina, with a population of approximately 23,000 residents. Our strategic plan highlights Sustainability as a core tenent and Knightdale seeks to promote the stewardship of our environment. Mayor Day and our Town Council have committed to saving the Mornarch Butterfly by joining this pledge.
City of Corinth
Corinth , TX
Bill Heidemann
Summary for 2025
The City of Corinth is committed to monarch and pollinator conservation through initiatives that enhance habitats, promote community involvement, and support environmental sustainability. Key efforts include the City Hall Pollinator Project, the enhancement of the Corinth Community Butterfly Garden with native plants and public art, and partnerships with organizations like the Native Plant Society and UNT to integrate pollinator-friendly vegetation into erosion control and water quality projects. These initiatives, paired with educational outreach and volunteer opportunities, align with Corinth’s broader goals of biodiversity and sustainability, solidifying its role as a leader in environmental stewardship.
City of Lewisville
Lewisville, TX
TJ Gilmore
Summary for 2025
The City of Lewisville is committed to The National Wildlife Federation's Mayor's Monarch Pledge in order to protect the Texas State Insect, the monarch butterfly. Its 2500-mile migration slices through the heart of the City, bringing an immense amount of joy to all of our citizens. In recent years however, as butterfly populations have declined, witnessing the Great Monarch Migration has become difficult, to say the least. In order to support this iconic insect's journey through North Texas, the City of Lewisville will support community education, innovate the field of parkland management, construct pollinator habitat, and bring our citizens together for events that provide a butterfly's eye view of how pollinators impact our daily lives.
