The National Wildlife Federation

Community Profile

Pledge Status

Active

Pledge Date

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Program Year

2023

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City of Eastlake

EASTLAKE, OH

Dennis Morley

Mayor City of Eastlake Ohio

Pledge Summary

The City of Eastlake has almost 20,000 residents with parks ,rivers and the lake. We are an ideal area for monarch and pollinator conservation.

Community Spotlight

Action Items Committed for 2023

Communications and Convening

  • Engage with community garden groups and urge them to plant native milkweeds and nectar-producing plants.
  • Engage with city parks and recreation, public works, sustainability, and other relevant staff to identify opportunities to revise and maintain mowing programs and milkweed / native nectar plant planting programs.
  • Issue a Proclamation to raise awareness about the decline of the monarch butterfly and the species’ need for habitat.

Program and Demonstration Gardens

  • Host or support a native seed or plant sale, giveaway or swap.
  • Plant or maintain a monarch and pollinator-friendly demonstration garden at City Hall or another prominent or culturally significant community location.

Systems Change

  • Increase the percentage of native plants, shrubs and trees that must be used in city landscaping ordinances and encourage use of milkweed, where appropriate.
  • Direct city property managers to consider the use of native milkweed and nectar plants at city properties where possible.