City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO
Jeni Arndt
Summary for 2025
The City of Fort Collins sits nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains alongside the banks of the Cache La Poudre River, and is known to host a diversity of butterflies and pollinators. The many Natural Areas and Parks in Fort Collins provide habitat for Monarch butterflies and other pollinators. In addition, the Nature in the City program encourages habitat linkages throughout the city on non-city lands. With these programs in place, the Mayor commits to supporting the monarch butterfly and other pollinators by signing of the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging the community in building more pollinator habitat throughout Fort Collins.
City of Raymore, Missouri
Raymore, MO
Kristofer Turnbow
Summary for 2025
Raymore, Missouri is a community of 25,000 residents located approximately 25 miles south of the Kansas City Metro Downtown area. With over 300 acres of parks, trails and natural areas; Raymore is dedicated to preservation of its native greenspace and providing quality parks and recreation experiences. Mayor Turnbow and the City Council are committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with this pledge. The City looks forward to another year creating and preserving habitats for the Monarch Butterfly.
Town of Dunn
McFarland, WI
Steve Greb
Summary for 2025
The Town of Dunn is a community of close to 5,000 population that is nationally recognized for its achievements in land conservation. With 4,000 acres of open space and wildlife habitat preserved in perpetuity, including prairies, wetlands, and woodlands, the Town of Dunn makes an effort to be pollinator friendly.
City of Evanston
Evanston, IL
Daniel Biss
Summary for 2025
Evanston is deeply committed to biodiversity preservation and expansion. We recognize the importance of pollinators to a thriving ecosystem and are excited to be a part of this essential program again.
City of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
Connie Boesen
Summary for 2025
The City of Des Moines Iowa is in the heart of the Midwest and in the heart of the fall Monarch Migration flight way. The City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation along with the Blank Park Zoo, Science Center of Iowa, and Des Moines Botanical Center all work together to promote and provide support for Monarch Conservation and education in our beautiful city for the 754,000 people that call it home. Mayor Boesen has committed to conservation and sustainable practices that enhance our city as well as provide habitat for monarch butterflies, pollinators, and wildlife in our city.
City of Kennedale/Keep Kennedale Beautiful
Kennedale, TX
Brad Horton
Summary for 2025
Kennedale is a vibrant city with a growing population, nestled on the southern edge of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission in partnership with the city takes care of the pollinator garden and Monarch Waystation, both conveniently located at TownCenter Park in the heart of Kennedale. This park, surrounded by iconic landmarks such as the Library, City Hall, and the 911 Memorial, serves as a hub for community events that attract both locals and visitors. Kennedale is passionate about creating a pollinator-friendly community. By involving residents and emphasizing the importance of native plants, milkweed and pollinators, the city strives to build a sustainable environment for future generations. The Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission, comprised of appointed board members and dedicated volunteers, passionately cares for the city and its natural beauty. Visit their Facebook page at Keep Kennedale Beautiful for more details and ways you can contribute.
City of Cedar Park
Cedar Park, TX
James Penniman-Morin
Summary for 2025
Cedar Park is a community of approximately 90,000 residents just north of the City of Austin. The city and its residents are committed to protecting the monarch and pollinator conservation through efforts to engage community members in the education of this important endeavor. Mayor Penniman-Morin is passionate about the conservation of the monarch and the importance of developing outreach and educational programs, installation of pollinator gardens and overall conservation efforts to promote native plants and wildlife.
Village of Sugar Grove
Sugar Grove, IL
Sue Stillwell
Summary for 2025
Sugar Grove is a Village in Illinois with a population of roughly 10,000. The Village is home to many parks and open spaces and we would like to incorporate more native pollinator habitat and community gardens. The newly elected Village President of Sugar Grove, Sue Stillwell 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 Sugar Grove.
City of Mountain Park
Mountain Park, GA
Charles (Bill) Kolbrener
Summary for 2025
Mountain Park is a 98 year old city located 15 miles north of Atlanta Georgia. Our city is less than a square mile and is a designated wildlife preserve. Our commitment to the monarchs is second to none. We have a strong citizen leader who has taken the time to plant milkweed throughout the city along with other pollinator plants. These plantings are specifically placed for the monarchs and other vital pollinators. Recently Mountain Park became part of the Lillian Carter Butterfly Trail. To enhance our communities dedication to the monarchs our City Council recently approved designated plant beds for several pollinator plants to help create a habitat for the monarchs. These areas will be used as a visual component to our green and lake areas as well as a place for educating the public about the monarchs and the importance of pollinating plants.
Apple Valley
Apple Valley, MN
Clint Hooppaw
Summary for 2025
Apple Valley has a population over 50,000 people. The City is interested in improving and maintaining pollinator habitat in the City through enhancing areas with native plantings and utilizing native seeding in any new project areas.
