City of Mesa
Mesa, AZ
John Giles
Summary for 2024
The City of Mesa is a part of a large metropolitan area in Arizona that is located in the beautiful desert Southwest. Mesa has been fortunate to be able to work with Southwest Monarch Study, a nonprofit researching the migration and breeding patterns of monarch butterflies in Arizona and the Southwestern U. S. Through their efforts, we know that there is much more to learn about the wild monarch migration throughout our region. With a size of 138 square miles and a population of over 500,000 residents, it just makes sense that we can and should be mindful of ways to enhance habitat for these and other pollinators and to encourage our greater community to do the same. It is an honor for me to support this initiative from the National Wildlife Federation and to join hundreds of other mayors in this effort.
Cheltenham Township
Elkins Park, PA
Matthew Areman
Summary for 2024
Cheltenham Township is a first-ring suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a population of close to 38,000. Its 9-square-mile community boasts 23 parks and open spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy. Cheltenham Township adopted a Sustainability Plan in 2013, one of the goals of which is Ecological Stewardship. Cheltenham is taking the Monarch Pledge for the third year in 2024, with intent to add monarch and pollinator habitat in an additional Township park, and to continue educational efforts to drive community awareness of the importance of cultivating and preserving monarch habitat. The Township's efforts are buoyed by the partnership of community organizations and resident volunteers, including through the Cheltenham Township Library System, the Township's Environmental Advisory Council, and Friends parks groups.
City of Denton
Denton, TX
Gerard Hudspeth
Summary for 2024
The City of Denton is a vibrant and growing community that is home to two state universities, the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University. With a combined enrollment of over 50,000 students, the universities attract all walks of life and bring in a variety of cultural, sports, and entertainment amenities to the Denton community. The City is also known for its music and arts scene and strong commitment to sustainability through actions such as its 100% renewable electricity supply. Since becoming a member of Monarch City USA and Bee City USA, the City of Denton has shown its commitment to pollinator protection through the creation of pollinator gardens and the development of numerous gardening workshops and events, such as Pollinator Pals and Wildlife Habitat Creation.
Town of Indialantic
Indialantic, FL
Mark McDermott
Summary for 2024
Our community is committing to making changes to support pollinators and monarch butterflies.
Town of Apex
Apex, NC
Jacques Gilbert
Summary for 2024
The Town of Apex is a growing area located in Wake County, North Carolina. The Town is located in the piedmont region of North Carolina and serves as a critical waypoint for the eastern Monarch migration. Mayor Jacques K. Gilbert and Apex Town Council are committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with their renewal of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge and look forward to engaging with Apex residents to continue to increase pollinator habitat throughout the Town.
Concord
Concord, NC
William Dusch
Summary for 2024
Concord, North Carolina, population 108,000, is the 10th largest and 6th fastest growing city in the state of NC. Concord is also a NWF Community Wildlife Habitat that partners with the community to deliver excellent service, and plans for the future while preserving, protecting, and enhancing the quality of life. Concord is concerned about its natural, historic, economic, and aesthetic resources and work to preserve and enhance them for future generations. Mayor Dusch is making the pledge to ensure Concord is a welcoming place for pollinators.
City of Coconut Creek
Coconut Creek, FL
Sandy Welch
Summary for 2024
Coconut Creek, the “Butterfly Capital of the World”, is a well-planned city with a unique environmental consciousness nestled between Miami and Palm Beach. Home to Butterfly World, the largest butterfly park in the world, and as the first community in the State of FL to be certified as a Community Wildlife Habitat, the city has shared the vision of "Living Green" for decades. We are participating in this nationwide effort to advance monarch butterfly conservation by urging homeowners to plant butterfly gardens, install more native plants, and create wildlife habitats. And, to reward our residents for doing their part and for exercising their 'green thumbs', we give away a small, free, solar fountain to all Coconut Creek residents who certify their property as a wildlife habitat. We believe together, we can make a positive impact on our community and help the environment.
City of North Mankato
North Mankato, MN
Scott Carlson
Summary for 2024
North Mankato Minnesota is a community with a population of over 14,000. We currently have prairies at Benson Park, Bluff Park and a small demonstration prairie at City Hall along with 19 other community parks, which incorporate Pollinator gardens. In 2022 an area in Spring Lake Park was transitioned into a sanctuary garden. A 5-year plan is in place to make another pollinator garden. Mayor Carlson of North Mankato has committed to saving the Monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayors' Monarch pledge. It is our goal to work with Local Master Gardeners and the 4H groups to help in the education to our citizens about pollinator gardens and their purpose.
City of Covington
Covington, KY
Joe Meyer
Summary for 2024
Covington is located in Northern Kentucky directly across the river from Cincinnati. Covington has just over 40,000 residents and is home to the beautiful 700 acre Devou Park that features prairies and pollinator gardens throughout. We also have a number of pollinator gardens in parks throughout our city. In 2017, Mayor Joseph Meyer signed a proclamation for the city to join the Mayor's Monarch Pledge. Since then we have installed numerous gardens and formed a community monarch coalition that helps us carry out chosen action items. Mayor Joseph Meyer continues to support this effort by repledging in 2024.
Town of Mamaroneck
Mamaroneck, NY
Jaine Elkind Eney
Summary for 2024
The Town of Mamaroneck has a population of roughly 29,000 and includes the entire Village of Larchmont (one square mile), the Unincorporated Area (5.7 square miles which is not part of either Village), and the part of the Village of Mamaroneck west of the Mamaroneck River. We are only about 40 minutes from Manhattan, yet are part of the beautiful Lower Hudson Valley and maintain several conservation areas and parks throughout the Town. We also boast proximity to the Long Island Sound and easy access to highways, airports and commuter train service. Town Supervisor Jaine Elkind Eney along with the Town's environmental committee, the Sustainability Collaborative, has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators by signing the Mayors' Monarch Pledge. They look forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout the Town.
