Village of Northbrook
Northbrook, IL
Kathryn Ciesla
Summary for 2025
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.
City of Carrollton
Carrollton, TX
Steve Babick
Summary for 2025
The City of Carrollton, Texas, located within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, is a suburban city of approximately 135,000 residents. Carrollton was first committed to the conservation of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the Mayors' Monarch pledge beginning in 2018 and has been continued forward under Mayor Steve Babick. The city is actively engaged with the community in rebuilding community gardens and other conservation efforts to protect and sustain these pollinators.
Town of Annetta
Annetta, TX
Sandy Roberts
Summary for 2025
Annetta has a population of 3153. We work in coordination with the Parker County Master Gardeners to maintain the gardens at Town Hall.
Charter Township of Orion
Orion Township, MI
Chris Barnett
Summary for 2025
Orion Township, Where Living is a Vacation, is a thriving community in Southeast Michigan with an estimated population of 40,000 residents. At 36 square miles, Orion Township is a slice of the best of Michigan's lakes, parks, schools, and communities - boasting more than 4,200 acres of parks and open spaces, including 42 lakes larger than five acres, more than 10 square miles of recreation, and more than 50 miles of safety path and trail ways. By signing the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge, Township Supervisor Barnett has committed Orion Township, MI to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitats throughout the Township.
Village of Union
Union, IL
Anthony Fredrickson
Summary for 2025
Union is a small village 60 miles northwest of Chicago. We are home to the Illinois Railroad Museum and McHenry County Historical Society. The pollinator gardens add much charm and beauty to our village. We are excited to see the gardens grow and also to see the Monarch population grow.
City of Westerville
Westerville, OH
Kenneth Wright
Summary for 2025
When a community calls itself a “City Within a Park,” you know there’s a true dedication to parks and recreation. With more than 650 acres of parkland, 18,000 trees, 51 miles of trails and four premier facilities (including an expanded 145,000 square foot community center), Westerville lives up to this vision. In fact, thanks to years thoughtful planning, 95% of City homes are located within a half-mile of a developed park. You see, Westerville’s parks aren’t simply a weekend destination, but a core identifying feature of the community. City Council developed a set of Strategic Initiatives the guides decisions about how the city is managed. Environmental sustainability is one of the three lenses the City of Westerville uses to achieve safe and vibrant neighborhoods, connected and engaged residents, an authentic and alive Uptown and a thriving business climate. Westerville has many environmental and sustainable programs and projects underway that demonstrate this commitment and strong public support for sustainability programs/efforts. Efforts in the Parks Department to help the pollinators, and Monarch Butterflies include restoration of garden beds to include pollinator friendly, and native, plant materials; creation of no mow zones; installation of additional pollinator beds; and restoration of wetland areas.
City of Loretto
Loretto, MN
Kent Koch
Summary for 2025
The City of Loretto is a small city, population 673, on the western edge of Hennepin County, Minnesota. Our Mayor and City Council Members have once again unanimously supported renewing the Mayors' Monarch Pledge. 2025 will be Loretto’s seventh year participating in the Pledge. The city is committed to improving the Monarch habitat through community education, planting and maintaining milkweed and pollinator gardens at city parks and supporting a milkweed seed giveaway.
City of Gahanna
Gahanna, OH
Laurie Jadwin
Summary for 2025
The City of Gahanna is a suburb of Columbus, Ohio with a population of 35,000 residents. Although we are in an urban setting, we manage over 750 acres of parkland and natural areas. We aim to improve pollinator and monarch habitat by installing pollinator gardens, planting milkweed, and adding more prairies throughout the city.
City of Lafayette
Lafayette, CO
JD Mangat
Summary for 2025
Lafayette is dedicated to safeguarding the vital role of native pollinators in our ecosystem, with a special focus on the conservation of monarch butterflies. Through education initiatives, habitat restoration projects, and long-term preservation efforts, we aim to create a thriving environment where pollinators can flourish. By engaging the community, enhancing green spaces, and supporting sustainable practices, Lafayette is building a legacy of stewardship and biodiversity that ensures a bright future for pollinators and the ecosystems they support.
City of Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Christopher Taylor
Summary for 2025
Ann Arbor is a city located along the picturesque Huron River in southeast Michigan. With a population of about 120,000, it is home to over 160 parks, totaling about 2,200 acres. Over half of those acres are comprised of natural areas which are managed and maintained by the Natural Area Preservation division of the Parks and Recreation Services Unit. The University of Michigan and Washtenaw County also own and maintain significant natural acreage within the city. The Ann Arbor community places high importance on environmental stewardship, both on public lands and in private yards. Mayor Christopher Taylor has taken the Mayors' Monarch Pledge in recognition of the importance of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators to the health of our ecosystems and our community members. We are committed to protecting and restoring our precious pollinator habitat.
