City of Mansfield
Mansfield, OH
Jodie Perry
Summary for 2024
Mansfield is a city located in north central Ohio with a population of approximately 48,000. We are located between Cleveland and Columbus and we are home to the world renowed botanical gardens of Kingwood Center Gardens and many community gardens. Mansfield has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators and is looking forward to working with our residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout Mansfield.
Town of Southwest Ranches
Southwest Ranches, FL
Steve Breitkreuz
Summary for 2024
Southwest Ranches is a Town in south Florida with a population of about 8,000. The Town is one of the few remaining areas where acre-sized parcels are still the norm and residents prize their contact with nature. Mayor Breitkreuz is committed to the fight to save habitat for monarch butterflies and all pollinators and the Town encourages residents to create and preserve habitat.
Village of Buffalo Grove
Buffalo Grove, IL
Eric Smith
Summary for 2024
Buffalo Grove is a community that seamlessly blends intelligence with compassion. From its exceptional schools and green spaces to its accessibility and commitment to progress, BG is a place where every decision and every day is Smart. With Heart. Village leadership and staff have partnered with local volunteers since 2016 to promote efforts to save the monarch butterfly and promote pollinators in our community. These efforts have resulted in a wide variety of native plants throughout the village's many natural areas.
City of Evanston
Evanston, IL
Daniel Biss
Summary for 2024
Evanston borders Chicago on the north side and is an incredibly unique and passionate community. Climate action and green space preservation are important to our city and our residents. We look forward to doing our part to support monarchs and other pollinators.
City of Quasqueton
Quasqueton, IA
Joe Miller
Summary for 2024
Establish nature areas throughout town to include native plant species and especially milkweed. Educate citizens on areas and encourage community involvement at own residence as well as involvement with community events pertaining to pollinator areas.
City of Dana Point
Dana Point, CA
Jamey Federico
Summary for 2024
The City of Dana Point is a beachside community in southern California that is home to over 30,000 residents. Dana Point is named after author/adventurer Richard Henry Dana Jr. who described the area as the "only romantic spot on the coast" in his book Two Years Before the Mast. Dana Point has long been a stop over for the western Monarch Butterfly during their migration, so much so that one of our coastal communities is called Monarch Beach. The City has committed to creating Monarch habitat throughout the community to ensure that Monarch butterflies continue to have a place to rest, relax or call home in Dana Point.
Town of Southampton
Southampton, MA
Christine Fowles
Summary for 2024
Southampton is a small town in Western Mass. that values its rural agricultural heritage and open space/hiking trails. This is our fourth year of being involved with the Pledge effort and we are committed to continuing to educate our residents about the importance of pollinators and conservation of species such as the monarch butterfly.
Town of Kernersville
Kernersville, NC
Dawn Morgan
Summary for 2024
Kernersville is a Town in the heart of North Carolina with a population of 28,000. The Town is committed to helping pollinators with the signing of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge. Our hope is that by engaging residents with educational activities more pollinator habitat will be accepted and installed throughout the community.
Village of Algonquin
Algonquin, IL
Debby Sosine
Summary for 2024
Algonquin is a town in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with a population of roughly 30,000.The city is nestled in the Fox River valley and is home to over 400 acres of restored natural area. President Sosine of Algonquin, IL has committed to saving the Monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging the community in establishing more pollinator habitat throughout the Village.
City of Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls, IA
Danny Laudick
Summary for 2024
Cedar Falls is a city in North East Iowa with a population of roughly 41,000. The City is home to the University of Northern Iowa, one of the three regent universities in the state, and widely recognized for it's endearing mix of bigger city amenities with a small town feel. A nationally recognized downtown and eclectic mix of both urban and rural living lend toward a feeling of home whether you've lived here all your life or are just visiting. But a part of that feeling is only possible because of the balance of city life and natural beauty that Cedar Falls has. Mayor Danny Laudick has committed to ensuring we protect our natural spaces, and part of that commitment includes protecting the native environment and wellbeing of our monarch butterfly and other pollinator species.
