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Summary for 2026

Summary for 2026

The Township of King is one of nine municipalities within the Regional Municipality of York, spanning 339 square kilometers. Known for its stunning landscapes and picturesque rural character, King is located within both the Greenbelt and the Oak Ridges Moraine—areas recognized for their significant natural and ecological importance. The Township is committed to protecting and enhancing habitats for pollinators and monarch butterflies. This dedication is reflected through a range of initiatives, including the planting of native wildflowers, distributing wildflower and milkweed seeds, and hosting free educational workshops. In addition, the Township installs informational signage, supports citizen‑science monitoring programs, and provides nature-based learning opportunities for the community. By participating in the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge, the Township of King strengthens its alignment with municipal priorities and advances its Environmental Stewardship initiatives. These efforts focus on educating and engaging residents while improving habitats for monarch butterflies and other pollinators throughout the municipality.

Summary for 2026

The City of Gastonia is committed to monarch and pollinator conservation and has been a Bee City USA affiliate since 2018. Through Keep Gastonia Beautiful, the City supports pollinator-friendly practices, public education, and habitat enhancement. In 2026, Gastonia is partnering with community gardens and Master Gardener Volunteers to grow and install additional milkweed and native nectar plants at key public locations to support monarch breeding and migration. These efforts reflect a strong, ongoing commitment to protecting pollinators through community partnerships and sustainable land stewardship.

Summary for 2026

The City of Plantation is working closely with its Sustainability and Resiliency Advisory Board and city staff to build a more sustainable community. The City has recently enlarged its community garden and city staff have begun implementing pollinator gardens in many of the City's 42 parks.

Summary for 2026

The City of Madison has an active, outdoorsy culture and we take great pride in our many public parks and green spaces. We consider ourselves leaders in enhancing our use of public green space to include not just recreation or utilitarian function, but also wildlife habitat and refuge. Supporting monarch conservation fits right in with these visions and also supports the explicitly stated goals of the Pollinator Protection Task Force and our general sustainability goals. Pollinator conservation is also a great touchpoint to inform the public about the benefits of ecological restoration.

Summary for 2026

Mountain Park is a nearly 100 year old city nestled just North of Atlanta. Mountain Park is less than a square mile with hills and lakes. Mountain Park is environmentally conscientious community with several awards to our credit. Recently we approved and adopted being a stop on the Lillian Carter Butterfly Trail. We have several citizens who are very active with the conservation of the Monarchs. This group of people are educating the community, City Hall and sub contractors with regards to plantings of native pollinators including Milkweed. These volunteers have helped gain approval for specific raised beds and boxes along the Lillian Carter Butterfly Trail as well as pockets of Milkweed and pollinators throughout our city.

Summary for 2026

The City of Richmond Hill is a city located in southern Ontario. With a population of approximately 200,000, Richmond Hill is a lower tier municipality in York Region with portions of the City falling within Ontario's Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine. The City has committed to foster natural and built communities that support pollinators through the Environment Strategy and partnerships with non-profit organizations and designations.

Summary for 2026

Summary for 2026

Established in 1855, the Town of Whitby is situated on the north shore of Lake Ontario, 30 km east of Toronto. The Town maintains 125 parks with 950 acres of active parkland, over 1000 acres of passive open space, and approximately 75 kilometres of trails. The estimated population is 138,500 and Durham Region predicts the population of Whitby will be approximately 200,000 by 2033. The Town of Whitby’s mission to create and maintain a sustainable, healthy, and safe community/environment can be achieved, in part, through the maintenance, restoration, and enhancement of the Town’s green infrastructure. A healthy habitat for pollinators is an integral component of the municipality.

Summary for 2026

Huber Heights, OH is located between Carriage Hill Metropark (a 900+ acre historical farm) owned by Five Rivers Metroparks and Thomas A. Cloud Park, a City of Huber Heights Park. Thomas A. Cloud Park will be home to a new and updated pollinator garden including a native plant seed collection box. With 12 municipal parks and a Community Garden program, it is no surprise that one of the core values is Environmental Sustainability. 2026 Environmental Projects include removing invasive Bradford Pear Trees and replacing with native heritage trees. As a municipal government, it is our duty to protect our green spaces, providing safe plays to discover and protect all animals that inhabit the parks.