City of North Kansas City
North Kansas City, MO
Bryant DeLong
Summary for 2024
The City of North Kansas City is located in the heart of the Kansas City metropolitan area, with a population of roughly 4,500 residents and just under 5 square miles. North Kansas City is home to several beautiful parks, with the flagship Macken Park being the largest. For almost 20 years North Kansas City has had the proud designation of Tree City USA. Mayor Delong, along with city council and staff have committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with their signing of the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge and look forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitats throughout the city.
Village of Northbrook
Northbrook, IL
Kathryn Ciesla
Summary for 2024
The Village of Northbrook is a northern suburb of Chicago with a population of over 35,000. We are proud to be the home of some of the highest quality nature preserves in Illinois: Somme Preserves. Thanks to our volunteer ecological stewards who have been dedicated to natural restoration in our area since the 1970s, many rare plants and endangered animals nest or pass by our community during migratory periods. Through the Northbrook Climate Action Plan, the Village is committed to reducing community-wide carbon emissions and fostering environmental sustainability.
Village of Lincolnwood
Lincolnwood , IL
Jesal Patel
Summary for 2024
The Village of Lincolnwood is located approximately 10 miles north of downtown Chicago and serves as the gateway to Chicagoland’s North Shore. It is an ethnically diverse community of 12,590 residents, with tree-lined streets, beautiful neighborhoods and parks, an excellent school system, and prosperous business community. The Village of Lincolnwood is a municipal corporation located in the County of Cook, Illinois. It is a full-service organization and has been incorporated for over 100 years. The Village is committed to improving the habitat for the Monarchs and furthering sustainability.
Village of Sag Harbor
Sag Harbor , NY
Thomas Gardella
Summary for 2024
Village of Sag Harbor is a small village on the east end of Long Island. Split between two townships, the Town of Southampton and the Town of East Hampton. Population is roughly 2300. The Village of Sag Harbor's current administration cares about preserving the village, protecting our waters and environment.
Lanark County
County of Lanark, ON
Steve Fournier
Summary for 2024
Lanark County is a rural community west of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Lanark County Warden Steve Fournier committed to preserving habitat for the Monarch butterfly and other pollinators in 2024 by signing the Mayors' Monarch Pledge. Lanark County has taken the Mayors' Monarch Pledge since 2019 and continues to promote and restore pollinator habitat on rights- of-ways, county land, and within the community.
Village of East Hampton
East Hampton, NY
Jerry Larsen
Summary for 2024
Village of Port Barrington
Port Barrington, IL
Keith Vogeler
Summary for 2024
The Village of Port Barrington is a small town nestled in the Fox River Valley (pop. 1584, 2020 Census.) Established in 1927 and Incorporated in 1969, this recreational community has walking, biking and snowmobile trails, boating, fishing, and several parks and marinas within its boundaries. The Fox River Preserve of the Lake County Forest Preserve is also within the boundaries of Port Barrington, offering its own marina, pavilions, and connecting trails for more outdoor enjoyment. The Village is a designated Tree City U.S.A and Bee City U.S.A. and has incorporated many pollinator-friendly gardens into its stormwater management program. By signing the Mayors' Monarch Pledge, the Village of Port Barrington furthers its commitment to monarch and pollinator conservation throughout its community.
City of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
Connie Boesen
Summary for 2024
The City of Des Moines Iowa has a new mayor for 2024 and she is dedicated to continuing the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge. Mayor Connie Boesen comes to office proud of the Monarch Conservation that Des Moines has already provided and excited to support even more actions in 2024. 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 in our beautiful city. Mayor Boesen is committed to conservation and sustainable practices that enhance our city and provide habitat for monarch butterflies, pollinators, and wildlife in our city.
Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
Sharon Weston Broome
Summary for 2024
As the capital city of Louisiana, Baton Rouge is the heart and soul of the state’s eclectic culture. With over 300 years of history, Baton Rouge has a colorful story to tell, which can be tasted through our culinary offerings, seen through the picturesque views of the Mississippi River and historical landmarks and experienced through the vibrant arts and culture scene. In the “Red Stick,” every day is worth celebrating, even more so through our festivals and events held throughout the year. Our City is full of open spaces and parks, which are welcoming for monarch and other conservation efforts, and we look forward to creating a city that contributes to the monarch population.
Village of north haven ny
North haven, NY
Chris Fiore
Summary for 2024
We are constructing a park in our village, which will include a large pollinator guard. Specific help for butterflies, bees, and all kinds of winged creatures. It should be completed this fall, 2024.
