City of Takoma Park
Takoma Park, MD
Talisha Searcy
Summary for 2025
The City of Takoma Park is a municipality of approximately 17,000 residents in Montgomery County, Maryland. Takoma Park is bordered by Washington, D.C. on the south and Prince George’s County on the north and east. Takoma Park is densely populated but feels comfortable due to its hills and large trees. Takoma Park is known as “Azalea City” because of the many flowering azalea bushes that brighten the area in the spring. Mayor Talisha Searcy is committed to helping Monarchs and other pollinators thrive in our Safe Grow community.
Township of Bloomfield
Bloomfield, NJ
Jenny Mundell
Summary for 2025
Bloomfield is a Township in northern New Jersey with a population of approximately 54,000. We have an Environmental Commission, a Beautification Committee and a number of commissions, committees and community organizations that are committed to sustainability, environmental protection and protecting Monarch Butterflies and other native pollinators. We have established a number of pollinator gardens and have a number of initiatives to educate people about the need to protect Monarch Butterflies and encourage biodiversity.
Manalapan Township
Manalapan, NJ
Eric Nelson
Summary for 2025
Manalapan Township is a beautiful community located in Western Monmouth County just 15 minutes from the Jersey Shore, and 45 miles from New York City. It boasts a population of over 40,000 residents. Over the years we have adopted the slogan that Manalapan is "A Great Place to Live" and the saying couldn’t be more true. Manalapan Township has many volunteer groups that residents can join to get involved in their community. One of those groups is the Manalapan Environmental Commission, which exists to help our municipal government protect the environment and the natural resources in our town. One event they hold annually is their Native Plant sale, which features milkweed plants that rebuild habitats for the monarch butterfly. The Manalapan Environmental Commission is dedicated to protecting not only our environment, but the population of the monarch butterfly as well.
City of Freeport
Freeport, IL
Jodi Miller
Summary for 2025
Freeport is a city in northwest Illinois with a population of over 23,000. Located on the historic Route 20, Freeport is home to a beautiful system of parks that house many species of wildlife, including the monarch butterfly. Mayor Miller of Freeport, IL has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with her signing of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout the city.
Town of Flower Mound
Flower Mound, TX
Cheryl Moore
Summary for 2025
Located North of Grapevine Lake in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area with a population of 80,000; The Town of Flower Mound is committed to preserving the unique country atmosphere and heritage that makes Flower Mound one of the best places to live, work, and play. Through the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge, the Town endeavors to further engage in the conservation of vital pollinator habitat and looks forward to a growing community effort to save the monarch butterfly.
Village of Middleburgh
Middleburgh, NY
Timothy Knight
Summary for 2025
The Village of Middleburgh, New York is located in the heart of the Schoharie Valley. Nestled at the corner of New York State Routes 145 and 30, Middleburgh is the quaint home to approximately 1,300 residents and many historic places of interest, local attractions, specialty shops and restaurants. The Village suffered greatly in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. Many homes were lost, which created an opportunity to create public gardens and butterfly habitats. Mayor Knight pledges to expand our butterfly conservation area and offer educational programming to community members.
Palos Heights
Palos Heights, IL
Robert Straz
Summary for 2025
The City of Palos Heights is committed to the Mayors' Monarch Pledge. We have conducted a variety of actions over the years as part of our commitment including planting pollinator gardens, restoring landscapes, conducting educational programs, events and outreach. We are excited to continue this effort in 2025 to help the beleaguered Monarch butterfly with a variety of new restoration efforts, educational programs, and pollinator planting programs.
City of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dean Trantalis
Summary for 2025
Incorporated on March 27, 1911, encompassing approximately 36 square miles with an estimated population of 186,220, Fort Lauderdale is the largest of Broward County's 31 municipalities and one of the ten largest cities in Florida. Embraced by the Atlantic Ocean, New River, and a myriad of scenic inland waterways, Fort Lauderdale truly lives up to its designation as the "Venice of America." Mayor Trantalis has committed to raising awareness for the monarch butterfly by signing the Mayors' Monarch Pledge and continuing to build community support for increased butterfly habitats throughout the City. Community Spotlight: The Snyder Park Butterfly Garden and educational program was made possible through key partnerships with the National Recreation and Parks Association, Kids Ecology Corps, and Flamingo Road Nursery.
Fairfax
Fairfax, VA
Jeff McKay
Summary for 2025
Based on the actions our County agencies, the Park Authority and schools are already taking to support native pollinators, Fairfax County easily meets the requirements of the program. With each step, the County is making a big difference for the monarch butterfly and other pollinators while creating habitats that every community, including historically marginalized communities, can enjoy. With these actions, the County is well positioned to join NWF’s Mayor’s Monarch Pledge program.
Abuzz For Wildlife in Eatontown
Borough of Eatontown, NJ
Anthony Talerico, Jr.
Summary for 2025
The Borough of Eatontown is a community of approximately 13,000 residents. We have over 180 acres of preserved land with two pollinator gardens and a very large community garden. We look forward to continuing our conservation efforts during 2025.
