Village of Westmont
Westmont, IL
Ron Gunter
Summary for 2025
The Village of Westmont is a community committed to Environmental issues. Westmont was the first community in Illinois to hold a "No Mow until Mother's Day" event to protect the pollinators in our area. Westmont has had an active Environmental Improvement Committee for many years, one committed to resident education about environmental issues.
Borough of Cape May Point
Cape May Point, NJ
Anita vanHeeswyk
Summary for 2025
Cape May Point is a small borough located at the tip of the Cape May peninsula in Cape May County, New Jersey. It is the southernmost point in New Jersey and on the East Coast migratory path of the Monarch Butterfly. Mayor Anita vanHeeswyk is wholeheartedly committed to engaging residents in the creation of additional pollinator habitat given the integral part the borough plays in the incredible Monarch journey.
Borough of Englewood Cliffs
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Mark Park
Summary for 2025
Englewood Cliffs is a borough located in Bergen County, New Jersey, with a population of approximately 5,300 residents and around 3,500 households. Situated north of the George Washington Bridge, the borough offers stunning views of the Hudson River from the breathtaking Palisade Cliffs. Recently, Englewood Cliffs passed a resolution to raise awareness about the decline of the monarch butterfly. The borough plans to collaborate with parks and recreation areas to promote monarch butterfly conservation and encourage community involvement in activities aimed at preserving natural habitats.
City of Harker Heights
Harker Heights, TX
Michael Blomquist
Summary for 2025
Harker Heights is a city in central Texas with a population of approximately 34,000. The city is close to the Interstate 35 corridor that roughly follows the path the Monarch’s migrate each year. Being in the path of the Monarch Migration, Mayor Blomquist of Harker Heights has invested in creating a pocket prairie, native pollinator gardens, and education that engages the community to help protect the Monarch Butterfly.
OKC
Oklahoma City, OK
David Holt
Summary for 2025
Oklahoma City is the capital of Oklahoma, located in the heart of the state and the Eastern monarch butterfly’s migration pathway. The city is known for its vibrant culture, rich cowboy history, and scenic outdoor spaces, including the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, Myriad Botanical Gardens, and Scissortail Park. Mayor Holt of Oklahoma City has prioritized sustainability efforts by supporting local conservation initiatives and expanding green spaces. Through community engagement, the city is working to enhance pollinator habitats and promote biodiversity, ensuring a healthier environment for future generations.
City of Plymouth
Plymouth, MI
Suzi Deal
Summary for 2025
The City of Plymouth, MI is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 9,300 people that is located about 10 miles west of Detroit. The center of downtown is beautiful Kellogg Park, a popular space to sit by the new fountain, visit with friends, or attend a concert or event. Just outside downtown, you'll find traditional neighborhood streets with sidewalks, mature trees, community gardens, and over 12 parks; many including playgrounds. By signing the Mayor's Monarch Pledge, the City of Plymouth is committed to saving the monarchs and increasing awareness about pollinator habitat decline.
City of Aurora
Aurora, CO
Mike Coffman
Summary for 2025
More than 386,000 residents choose to live in Aurora, making it the third largest city in Colorado and the 54th largest in the United States. The city covers more than 160 square miles, and is located within three counties: Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas. Aurora boasts over 8,000 acres of open space, 119 miles of trail, 103 parks, 3 nature centers, and 2 reservoirs.
City of Grandville
Grandville, MI
Steve Maas
Summary for 2025
Established in 1833, and incorporated as a City in 1933, the City of Grandville is located along the Grand River in Kent County, Michigan, southwest of Grand Rapids, and bisected by the beautiful Buck Creek tributary of the Grand. The Mayors' Monarch Pledge is a perfect extension of the Growing a Greener Grandville effort the Environmental Sustainability Committee began in November 2023 to certify the city as a Community Wildlife Habitat. The Pledge will help us focus the city's 16,000 residents on specific projects and actions they can take to create and conserve habitat for the Monarch Butterfly and the many other amazing pollinators and creatures that need our thoughtful stewardship for their very survival.
City Of Huber Heights
Huber Heights, OH
Jeff Gore
Summary for 2025
The City Of Huber Heights is a vibrant suburb of Dayton, Ohio. Home to 43,000 residents, the City maintains over 200 acres of park space. Mayor Gore of Huber Heights has committed to engaging City Staff and residents in the pursuit of creating pollinator friendly areas of the community.
Village of La Grange
La Grange, IL
Mark Kuchler
Summary for 2025
The Village of La Grange recognizes the value of supporting pollinators including the monarch butterfly. Through efforts such as installing a pollinator garden at the historic Stone Avenue station, landscaping practices, or through partnership on an annual native plant bike tour, the Village continues to strive towards an environment supportive of the butterfly and all pollinators.
