King Township’s Commitment to Monarchs and Pollinators
Since 2021, the Township of King has proudly participated in the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge (Community Profile - Mayors' Monarch Pledge), a continent-wide initiative led by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). This program empowers municipalities to take action in response to the alarming decline in monarch butterfly populations.
What Is the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge?
The pledge calls on local governments to commit to at least three actions annually from a list of 24 strategies that support monarch conservation. These actions range from planting native milkweed and wildflowers to hosting educational events and creating pollinator-friendly policies. In 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 the Township of King received Leadership Circle recognition which is awarded to participants who complete eight or more actions annually.
What We're Doing in King
King Township is taking meaningful steps to protect pollinators and restore their habitats through:
- Native wildflower and milkweed plantings
- Free seed giveaways to residents
- Educational workshops and nature-based programming
- Citizen science monitoring and community engagement
- Interpretive signage in parks and natural areas
- Host and support native plant sales
- Engage with community garden groups and urge them to plant native milkweeds and nectar-producing plants
- Engage with gardening leaders and partners (e.g., Master Naturalists, Master Gardeners, Nature Centres, Native Plant Society Chapters , other long-standing and influential community leaders) to support monarch butterfly conservation
These efforts align with our broader Environmental Stewardship goals and reflect our commitment to sustainability, biodiversity, and community education.
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Get Involved!
Want to help monarchs and pollinators thrive? Here’s how you can make a difference:
- Plant native wildflowers and milkweed in your yard
- Attend one of our upcoming workshops
- Join a citizen science project
- Participate in a community planting
- Join a local garden group to expand your knowledge
To learn more about the Mayors' Monarch Pledge visit The National Wildlife Federation.
Recognition Status
Participating municipalities are required to complete a minimum of three actions annually from the National NWF list of 24 actions for municipalities. In 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 the Township of King received Leadership Circle recognition which is awarded to participants who complete eight or more actions.