Village of Hebron
Hebron, IL
Steve Morris
Summary for 2026
The Village Hebron Illinois is a community surrounded by agriculture. The population is 1300. It includes a bicycle path, three public parks and a conservation district located in the township.
City of Toronto
Toronto, ON
Olivia Chow
Summary for 2026
The City of Toronto works to protect and restore pollinator populations and biodiversity across the city through a range of programs, policies, and community partnerships. Central to these efforts is the Pollinator Protection Strategy, which guides habitat creation, stewardship, and public engagement to support healthy ecosystems and climate resilience. The PollinateTO Grants program is a key component of this strategy, directly supporting community-led projects that plant native species, enhance greenspaces, and foster hands-on stewardship. Through PollinateTO, the City not only safeguards wild pollinators and increases local biodiversity, but also advances broader priorities for sustainable, resilient communities and supports the implementation of the TransformTO Net Zero Strategy and the Biodiversity Strategy.
City of Warwick
Warwick, RI
Frank Picozzi
Summary for 2026
Warwick is a City with 39 miles of coastline, located just south of RI’s capital of Providence. Warwick has a population of approximately 83,000 people and offers lots of outdoor recreation. Warwick City Park is the largest park with 126 acres of walking trails, fields, a dog park and a beach. There are several other smaller parks within the City. Mayor Picozzi is committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge and the creation of pollinator gardens throughout the City and looks forward to engaging residents in building their own pollinator habitats throughout the City.
City of Pflugerville
Pflugerville, TX
Doug Weiss
Summary for 2026
The City of Pflugerville (COP), where quality meets life, is a vastly expanding city north of Austin, with an estimated population of 73,000. The city has grown from 549 residents in 1970. Pflugerville’s uniqueness expands beyond its name and the “Pf”, Pflugerville has more than 500 acres of parks and 529 areas of open space and more than 60 miles of trails in the city’s only 25.56 square miles. Pflugerville is known for its pfamily-pfriendly atmosphere, for keeping a small-town feel in the midst of growth, and for its rich German culture; and others are noticing. The City of Pflugerville is ranked #15 in the "2025-2026 Best Places to Live" list by U.S. News and World Report. Travel+Leisure also ranked Pflugerville as the second best city to live in Texas. Additionally, Pflugerville has received Platinum Level Scenic City Certification by Scenic Texas based on an evaluation of the city's parks, trails and open spaces, enhanced streetscapes, sign control, unique municipal features, special programs and other programs that affect overall visual appeal of the community. Pflugerville has been recognized for many consecutive years as a Tree City USA from the Arbor Day Foundation and National Association of State Foresters for its efforts and commitments to urban forestry. Pflugerville has also been named a Gold Star Affiliate by Keep Texas Beautiful for many consecutive years. And finally, in 2025 the Texas Legislature officially named the City of Pflugerville as the Trail Capital of Texas, recognizing leadership in trail development and access.
Village of Woodbury
Orange County, NY, NY
Andrew Giacomazza
Summary for 2026
The Village of Woodbury is considered the Gateway to Orange County in the beautiful state of New York. I have been Mayor for the Village of Woodbury since January 1, 2022. One of my first actions was to re-establish our Climate Smart Taskforce. We are committing to increasing education about the plight of monarch butterflies and other pollinators. We have planted several NYS native gardens on village property. We also just purchased open space that will support milkweed and other pollinator friendly plants. We will continue to work to hit our goals.
City of Decorah
Decorah, IA
Andy Carlson
Summary for 2026
The city Decorah, population 7,500, is located along the Upper Iowa River in the Driftless Region of Northeast Iowa. The area is known for its beautiful scenic bluffs, numerous springs and waterfalls, and many acres of public parks and wildlife areas for trout fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking, and simple enjoyment of the natural environment. In 2001, the City, in partnership with numerous organizations and individuals, established a prairie reconstruction to facilitate stream bank protection, and water quality improvement along the Upper Iowa River. A 11.4 acre filter strip was planted with native grasses and forbs, and the following year, a ½ acre butterfly garden and additional 24.1 acre prairie was constructed to protect the floodplain. The butterfly garden and prairie serve as an oasis in town- a place to hike, cross-country ski, a location for students (elementary through college) to study, and an inspiration to local citizens to undertake similar plantings on their own property. Art in the Park, after school programs, Monarch tagging events, seed collection, Luther College Cross Country training, to name a few, are activities that the community enjoys at little to no cost!
City of Rolling Meadows
Rolling Meadows, IL
Lara Sanoica
Summary for 2026
The City of Rolling Meadows is a city roughly 20 miles Northwest of Chicago, IL with a population of approximately 25,000 residents. The city has an abundance of parks and public space. In addition to it's public spaces and parks, there are community gardens. These community gardens are plots of green space where residents can grow produce and flowers. The City of Rolling Meadows, Illinois has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayors' pledge and look forward to encouraging residents to plant more native plants and flowers giving our indigenous pollinators more to feed on.
City of League City
League City, TX
Nick Long
Summary for 2026
League City is a waterfront community nestled along the shores of Clear Creek in Galveston County, Texas, with a 2025 population of 123,910. It's located in the Greater Houston Metropolitan area with close proximity to Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. League City is home to South Shore Harbor Resort and Conference Center and two Regional Parks (Challenger 7 Memorial Park and Walter Hall Park). Additionally, there are 16 City Parks, including the 148 acre Dr. Ned and Fay Dudney Clear Creek Nature Center. The City is also part of the Great Texas Birding Trail. League City has begun efforts to save our State Insect, the Monarch Butterfly, and other pollinators by signing the pledge, as well as becoming a Bee City USA affiliate, to encourage our citizens to provide pollinators with a healthy habitat throughout the City.
City of Florence, KY
Florence, KY
Julie Metzger Aubuchon
Summary for 2026
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.
Village of Quogue
Quogue, NY
Robert Treuhold
Summary for 2026
Quogue is a village on Long Island in the State of New York with a population of approximately 1,500 year-round residents. Located on the Atlantic Ocean and part of the Hamptons, the Village has many seasonal residents who enjoy the beaches during the summer months. The Quogue Wildlife Refuge is located in the Village and hosts many events throughout the year to educate and promote environmental initiatives. The Village is also identified as part of the Pollinator Corridor on the East End of Long Island.
