Township of King
King Township , ON
Mayor Pellegrini
Summary for 2024
The Township of King is one of the nine municipalities that make up the Regional Municipality of York. With a total area of 339 km2 the Township is home to some of the province’s most scenic landscapes and country sides. The municipality falls within the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine and possesses a large amount of natural and ecological significance. The Township of King is committed to preserving and enhancing pollinator and monarch habitat through native wildflower plantings, wildflower and milkweed seed giveaways, educational workshops, signage, citizen science monitoring as well as nature-based education. Participating in the Mayors Monarch pledge directly aligns with municipal priorities while also supporting Environmental Stewardship initiatives focused on educating and engaging residents and enhancing monarch and pollinator habitat throughout the municipality.
City of St. Marys
St. Marys, OH
Joe Hurlburt
Summary for 2024
The people of St. Marys are proud of their past and look forward to the future with enthusiasm and excitement. Our descendants are primarily of German, English and Irish descent. Our heritage gives us an uncompromising work ethic and a strong sense of moral value and purpose. Civic pride is important in St. Marys and our residents have many opportunities to be involved in the community. We believe being involved in the monarch and pollinator conservation program will give our citizens another opportunity to get involved with a worthwhile project as well as educating them on the needs of such programs.
Town of Trenton
Trenton, ME
R. Frederick Ehrlenbach
Summary for 2024
Trenton is a small town of approximately 1,500 people. It is located at the gateway between the nearest metropolitan area of Ellsworth and Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. In 2022 the town planted two small demonstration pollinator gardens, one behind the town office and a second behind the Trenton Elementary School. The Select Board has pledged to help conserve the Monarch butterfly and to encourage its citizens to participate in community activities in relation to pollinator conservation.
City of Rogers
Rogers , AR
Greg Hines
Summary for 2024
The Rogers, Arkansas is in one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the nation. Rogers has a population of 72,112. Nestled in the Ozarks, Rogers is surrounded by natural beauty and outdoor recreation is a large draw for the region. As the region grows, it is important to the City of Rogers to engage in activities that support monarch and other vital pollinator populations.
City of Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill, GA
Russ Carpenter
Summary for 2024
Richmond Hill, Georgia is a quiet family community, located just minutes south of metropolitan Savannah. The city of nearly 17,000 residents retains a small-town charm and offers citizens a diminished crime rate, outstanding educational opportunities, community services, recreational facilities, and beautiful scenery. Visitors are impressed by its southern charm, rich history, variety of outdoor adventures, fishing, and great local seafood. With its distinctive history and scenic beauty, Richmond Hill is coastal Georgia living at its finest.
The Regional Municipality of York
York Region (No Specified City), ON
Eric Jolliffe
Summary for 2024
The Regional Municipality of York, also called York Region, is a regional municipality in Southern Ontario, Canada, between Lake Simcoe and Toronto. Many York Region Greening Strategy programs and projects, and other Regional initiatives support pollinator habitat. York Region is keen on engaging with community groups through varies of program, also actively collaborate with private landowners and conservation and municipal partners.
City of Springfield
Springfield, IL
Misty Buscher
Summary for 2024
The City of Springfield is the capital of the great state of Illinois, with a population around 113,000. Springfield lies in a valley and plain near the Sangamon River, with its own Lake managed by City Water, Light & Power (CWLP). There are multiple public and private schools in Springfield. In an effort to be a more environmentally friendly city, Mayor Buscher of Springfield, IL has committed to helping the monarch butterfly (our state insect) and other pollinators by their signing of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and completing the action steps necessary to do so.
City of Lafayette
Lafayette, CO
JD Mangat
Summary for 2024
Located in the Colorado prairie, the City of Lafayette takes pride in its commitment to conserving the delicate ecosystem that supports monarch butterflies and their habitat. As stewards of the land, we have implemented various initiatives to protect monarch populations, including the planting and preservation of native milkweed species, essential for monarch breeding and feeding. Through community partnerships and educational programs, we strive to raise awareness about the importance of monarch conservation and inspire collective action to safeguard their migratory journey.
City Of Mebane
Mebane, NC
Ed Hooks
Summary for 2024
Nestled between Raleigh and Greensboro, the rapidly growing city of Mebane stands as a thriving community at the crossroads of major railways and highways. Renowned for its beautiful parks and strategic location, Mebane's economic and cultural significance in the region is on the rise. Committing to monarch butterfly and pollinator conservation in Mebane will contribute significantly to the health of diverse flora and fauna found in our city as well as adding to its natural beauty.
Village of Union
Union, IL
Robert Wagner
Summary for 2024
Union is a village of approximately 650 residents. We are located about 60 miles northwest of Chicago. We are home to the Illinois Railroad Museum and Henry County Historical Museum. Union is still rural but development is here, too. We are looking forward to the beautiful gardens and the monarch butterflies.
