About Mayors' Monarch Pledge

More than 600 mayors and heads of local and tribal government are taking action to help save the monarch butterfly, an iconic species whose populations have declined precipitously in the last 20 years.

Through the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors' Monarch Pledge™, cities, municipalities, and other communities across North America are committing to create healthy, sustainable habitat for the monarch butterfly and pollinators while educating residents about how they can make a difference at home and in their community.

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Program Overview

There are three steps to taking and implementing the pledge. Find out how to get started today.

Collin O'Mara at Monarch Signing, Anne Bolen

Tri-National Pledge

Learn how the pledge is helping save the monarch butterfly through community-wide efforts across North America.

From right to left: Bob Myer, Director of the FW Botanic Garden, Barbara Baker (National Garden Clubs), Floreen Henry (Tarrant County College) , Mayor Betsy Price --Fort Worth City, Rebeca Quiñonez-Piñón (NWF) Gail Manning (back), Missy Singleton (USFWS), Jo Ann Collins (Fort Worth Pollinator Ambassadors).

Pledge & Action Items

Read the full Mayors' Monarch Pledge and review the 30 possible action items mayors can take.

Mayors Monarch Pledge Impact Report

Impact

Since 2015 the MMP program has engaged millions and restored thousands of acres of habitat. Learn more about our impact here!

Victoria Heights butterfly garden

Teaming Up with Taylor Morrison

The National Wildlife Federation and Taylor Morrison Home Corporation are teaming up to restore and protect wildlife habitat in the homebuilder’s communities nationwide.

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Where We Work

More than one-third of U.S. fish and wildlife species are at risk of extinction in the coming decades. The National Wildlife Federation is on the ground in seven regions across the country, collaborating with 53 state and territory affiliates to reverse the crisis and ensure wildlife thrive.

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