Abuzz For Wildlife in Eatontown
Borough of Eatontown, NJ
Anthony Talerico
Summary for 2024
The Borough of Eatontown has a population of roughly 13,500, and is located in central New Jersey near the coast. Eatontown has over 100 acres of parkland with two pollinator gardens as well as a very large community garden. Mayor Talerico has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with by signing the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge again this year. He looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout the Borough.
Town of Hyde Park
Hyde Park, NY
Alfred Torreggiani
Summary for 2024
The Town of Hyde Park is currently registered with the NWF as a community seeking certification status as a 'Community Wildlife Habitat'. Our beautiful town is nestled along the banks of the Hudson River and is home to many historical estates including Springwood, the birthplace of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The Monarch Pledge will compliment the many conservation efforts taking place in Hyde Park.
Brackenridge Borough
Brackenridge, PA
Lindsay Fraser
Summary for 2024
Brackenridge is a one-square mile town of approximately 3,200 yinzers and neighbors nestled along the Allegheny River just north of Pittsburgh, PA. We have a dedicated group of citizens who work with elected officials to promote conservation and community greening efforts to grow and protect pollinator habitats.
City of Shavano Park
City of Shavano Park, TX
Bob Werner
Summary for 2024
City of Shavano Park is a small city of about 3,500 located in northwest Bexar County at the edge of the Texas Hill Country, approximately twelve miles north of downtown San Antonio, and along the Olmos and Salado Creeks. Shavano Park and the rest of south-central Texas are visited annually by the migrating Monarch butterflies and home to many native wildflowers that support the species. City of Shavano Park pledges to continue education efforts that emphasize the importance of Monarch butterflies to the region's habitat and encourage the planting of native wildflowers that support Monarch butterflies by residents and businesses owners of the City.
Lorain
Lorain, OH
Jack Bradley
Summary for 2024
The City of Lorain has planted numerous pollinator gardens throughout the city and used public/private partnerships for the planting and maintaining of the gardens.
City of Decatur
Decatur, GA
Patti Garrett
Summary for 2024
Decatur GA is an urban city in the Atlanta metro region with a population of around 27,000 people in 4.5 sq mi. There are several community gardens in Decatur, including two on city-owned property. We are a Tree City USA and a Tree City of the World. Decatur was recognized as the first BeeCity in Georgia in July 2016 and has established two bee habitat gardens. Signing the Mayor's Monarch Pledge is another opportunity for the city to commit to additional conservation efforts and is supported by the city's Active Living Board and the Environmental Sustainability Board. We look forward to continuing our work to educate the community about strategies to conserve monarchs and to taking steps to establish additional natural habitats for monarch butterflies.
Charter Township of Orion
Orion Township, MI
Chris Barnett
Summary for 2024
Orion Township, Where Living is a Vacation, is a thriving community in Southeast Michigan with an estimated population of 40,000 residents. At 36 square miles, Orion Township is a slice of the best of Michigan's lakes, parks, schools, and communities - boasting more than 4,200 acres of parks and open spaces, including 42 lakes larger than five acres, more than 10 square miles of recreation, and more than 50 miles of safety path and trail ways. By signing the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge, Township Supervisor Barnett has committed Orion Township, MI to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitats throughout the Township.
City of Urbandale
Urbandale, IA
Robert Andeweg
Summary for 2024
Urbandale is in central Iowa with a population of approximately 46,000. Our city has a strong sense of community and has a strong commitment to our environmental stewardship.
Village of Pittsford
Pittsford, NY
Alysa Plummer
Summary for 2024
The Village of Pittsford is the oldest village in New York State. It was incorporated in 1827 and has approximately 1300 residents. Located on the Erie Canal, the village is known for its historic homes, extensive old-growth canopy, pocket parks and greenspaces. Mayor Plummer has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitats and corridors throughout the village.
Town of Saint Andrews
Saint Andrews, NB
Brad Henderson
Summary for 2024
Saint Andrews is, and will continue to be, a dynamic community for residents of all ages and backgrounds; a centre of education and science; a leading year-round destination; and a vibrant home for arts and culture. This vision will be achieved by protecting and promoting our natural environment, our architectural heritage, and our recreational, cultural, and economic assets. The Town of Saint Andrews has committed to saving monarch butterflies, bees, and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge and looks forward to building pollinator habitats and networks with residents and visitors for our community. Saint Andrews is a community of approximately 3,000 people along the shores of the Passamaquoddy Bay, in southern New Brunswick. Our community consists of the communities of Bayside, Chamcook, and Saint Andrews.
