CROTON ON HUDSON
CROTON ON HUDSON, NY
Brian Pugh
Summary for 2025
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson, through initiatives like those of its Conservation Advisory Council, supports Monarch Butterflies by promoting the planting of native milkweed and nectar-producing plants. Additionally, the village engages in public communication efforts to encourage residents to create Monarch-friendly gardens within their own properties.
Town of New Castle
Chappaqua, NY
Victoria Tipp
Summary for 2025
As described in the Town of New Castle 2017 Comprehensive Plan, New Castle’s land area is comprised mainly of bucolic, low-density residential neighborhoods. Of the Town’s approximately 15,000 acres, 14,488 acres are zoned for single-family residential use, and of these, 91% (13,194 acres) have one- or two-acre minimum lot sizes. This low-density residential development pattern, derived from the Town’s zoning, has helped to maintain scenic vistas, large lots, areas of open space quality, and forested and undisturbed swaths of land that characterize the Town’s neighborhoods. Preservation of the bucolic residential character of the community’s neighborhoods is a priority to New Castle’s residents, as reflected in our 8-Year Tree City USA designation from the Arbor Day foundation, Bee City USA designation from the initiatives of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
The Regional Municipality of York
York Region (No Specified City), ON
Eric Jolliffe
Summary for 2025
The Regional Municipality of York stretches north from Toronto to Lake Simcoe and includes many hectares of protected Greenbelt. York Region’s diversity is evident in our nine local municipalities, geography, economic development and population. York Region is committed to strong, caring, safe communities by working together to serve our thriving communities, today and tomorrow. York Region is committed to providing healthy green spaces that benefit birds, pollinators, and other wildlife in the face of pressures from growth and climate change. Caring for and enhancing all green spaces across York Region - from backyards to forests and everything in between - is important to build healthy communities that support residents’ physical and mental well-being. York Region's Greening Strategy has a goal to enhance and rehabilitate the natural environment on public and private lands to support and promote pollinator habitat. The Mayor's Monarch Pledge is one way for the Region to demonstrate it's commitment to support and promote pollinator habitat.
High Bridge Borough
High Bridge, NJ
Michele Lee
Summary for 2025
High Bridge is a small town in Northern New Jersey and home to over 300 acres of Green Acres Open Space. High Bridge is committed to preserving and enhancing its Monarch Habitat and promoting Monarch Awareness. One space, Monarch Way on Nassau Road, is home to three large Common Milkweed colonies consisting of over 1000 Common Milkweed plants, a Monarch Larva Monitoring Project site, a certified National Wildlife Federation Wildlife Habitat, and a certified Monarch Watch Monarch Waystation.
Borough of Malvern
Malvern, PA
Zeyn Uzman
Summary for 2025
Malvern is a small borough in southeastern Pennsylvania with a population of roughly 3,000 covering approximately one square mile of Chester County. The Borough is home to many open spaces including Randolph Woods and the site of the Paoli Massacre that occurred during the Revolutionary War. Mayor Uzman of the Borough of Malvern has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the mayors' Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout the borough.
Village of Ringwood
Ringwood, IL
Richard Mack
Summary for 2025
Ringwood is a small Village in Northen Illinois with a population of 840. The Village has been involved with Native plantings since our incorporation in 1994. We have a few Gardeners who have been a great resource in the guidance of native plantings. We've planted berms and natural small gardens in some of our public roadsides. We are looking forward to continuing and expanding our resident's knowledge, and understanding the pledge to save the Monarchs and other important pollinators.
City of Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
Leirion Gaylor Baird
Summary for 2025
Lincoln is the capital city of Nebraska and home to almost 300,000 people. Lincoln has a long and strong tradition of land use planning that prioritizes greenspaces and natural areas. Lincoln also has a long history of working with partners to preserve natural resources, with tallgrass prairie, riparian areas, and rare Eastern Saline Wetlands being the focus of efforts.
Town of Moraga
Moraga, CA
Steve Woehleke
Summary for 2025
The Town of Moraga is a semi-rural community nestled in the beautiful hillsides of the East Bay of Contra Costa County, California. Moraga's population is 17,692. In November 2020, the Moraga Garden Club launched the “Moraga for Monarchs” initiative which resulted in the installation of a 2,600 square foot Monarch Habitat and Demonstration Garden at Rancho Laguna Park. The garden includes native and fire-safe plants that flower between early spring and late fall each year and interpretive signage to educate the community. The project included significant fundraising efforts and countless volunteer hours. The Moraga for Monarchs initiative spanned over 15 months during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Community contributions included over 2,870 volunteer hours and donations exceeding $92,000. Community donations include in-kind donations from 27 businesses and monetary donations from 98 individual donors, 3 service clubs, 3 social clubs, 4 garden clubs, and 1 Moraga Foundation. The garden includes over 600 plants including 95 native and drought tolerant varieties to increase the habitat for monarch and pollinators.
Village of Stickney
Stickney, IL
Jeff Walik
Summary for 2025
The Village of Stickney is located on the southwest side of the City of Chicago. We are a small quiet community with a population of 7010, close to major transportation and shopping. Mayor Walik has committed to saving the monarch butterfly with the signing of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge and looks forward to educating residents in the importance of building more pollinator habitat throughout our Village.
City of Galveston
Galveston , TX
Craig Brown
Summary for 2025
Galveston is a Coastal City with a population of approximately 53,000. Being a Coastal City we are blessed with a diversification of flora and fauna. Mayor Brown of Galveston has committed to saving the Monarch Butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayors Monarch Pledge. The City of Galveston looks forward to supporting this goal with varied events that take place throughout the year and to continue to educate our residents and visitors to the positive impact the Monarch Butterfly has on our entire ecosystem.
