Arlington
Arlington, TX
Jim Ross
Summary for 2024
We love being able to help monarch butterflies and being a part of solution.
Village of Valley Stream
Valley Stream, NY
Edwin Fare
Summary for 2024
Valley Stream is a village just outside of New York City with a population of about 40,000. The Village is on the south shore of Long Island and is home to over 100 acres of park space in addition to a State park. Mayor Fare is passionate about our environment and understands the importance of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators to our ecosystem. The signing of the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge is a commitment with our residents to educate, engage and be active in building more pollinator habitat throughout our Village.
Town of Annetta
Annetta, TX
Sandy Roberts
Summary for 2024
Annetta has a population of 3153. We work in coordination with the Parker County Master Gardeners to maintain the gardens at Town Hall.
Village of Grayslake
Grayslake, IL
Rhett Taylor
Summary for 2024
Grayslake is a Village located in Northeast Illinois with a population of roughly 21,000. The Village has worked extensively to maintain and create green space in conjunction with development, and places emphasis on planting native plants and other pollinator promoting plants when undertaking landscaping and other projects. Mayor Taylor is committed to protecting the Monarch butterfly population and looks forward to continuing to work to promote local pollinators through the Village’s efforts as well as engaging the community about ways they can help the Monarchs at home.
Bella Vista
Bella Vista, AR
John Flynn
Summary for 2024
Bella Vista is a scenic city of over 30,000 residents, located in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas, where nature lovers can enjoy numerous amenities, such as, multiple lakes, golf courses, and biking and hiking trails. The city also has a vibrant community that is committed to creating habitat for pollinators, especially the monarch butterfly. In 2024, Mayor Flynn has committed to restoring the monarch population by encouraging development of pollinator friendly spaces and by educating our residents about the importance of pollinator conservation.
Village of Bull Valley
Bull Valley, IL
Emily Berendt
Summary for 2024
The Village of Bull Valley is a small village of 1128 residents, centrally located in McHenry County. A glacial topography, abundant hardwood trees along rural-style roads, and large open spaces with a country feel are characteristics of the Village and evidence of the Village's collective commitment to natural resource protection. The Mayor's Monarch Pledge is a perfect opportunity to expand that commitment to include native pollinators and the native plants they need to thrive.
Coral Township, McHenry County
Union, IL
Bill Damisch
Summary for 2024
Coral Township currently maintains a pollinator garden on the grounds of the Township property. This year our goal is to expand the overall garden bed depth and plant more native milkweed varieties along the fence line. We also hope to assist other stewards with their gardens or assist new stewards in getting their gardens started.
City of Eaton Rapids
Eaton Rapids, MI
Pam Colestock
Summary for 2024
The City of Eaton Rapids is a city of nearly 5,300 residents. We are committed to educating the community and providing examples of why and how monarch butterflies and pollinator insects play an important role in our environment health.
City of Gentry
GENTRY, AR
Kevin Johnston
Summary for 2024
The city of Gentry is a small town with a population of approximately 5,000. The City is located in beautiful and thriving Northwest Arkansas. Our community and region strives to provide outdoor opportunities for our residents and visitors. Mayor Johnston of Gentry, Arkansas has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge. The City looks forward to educating and engaging residents on the opportunities to provide pollinator habitat.
City of Boerne
Boerne, TX
Frank Ritchie
Summary for 2024
Boerne, the county seat of Kendall County, is one of the fastest growing and desirable places to live in the nation with its historical charm, natural Hill Country beauty, vibrant parks, and award-winning community services. Located 30 miles northwest of San Antonio, seventh largest U.S. city, Boerne is positioned on the southern edge of the Edwards Plateau that is rich in both natural and cultural resources. Both the City of Boerne and Kendall County collaborate with multiple robust local conservation-focused venues, land trusts and volunteer organizations that do much to educate, promote and implement a variety of programs and activities that support native species diversity. The results of these partnerships is evident in the protection and enhancement of habitat for native plants and pollinator species of this biologically diverse ecoregion.
