The National Wildlife Federation

Community Profile

Pledge Status

Active

Pledge Date

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Program Year

2023

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City of Stillwater

Stillwater, OK

Will Joyce

Mayor

Pledge Summary

We are planting a butterfly garden utilizing a landscape architect to attract the Monarchs. This planting will be at Boomer Lake, a large recreation area in Stillwater.

Community Spotlight

Action Items Committed for 2023

Communications and Convening

  • 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

  • Plant or maintain a monarch and pollinator-friendly demonstration garden at City Hall or another prominent or culturally significant community location.

Systems Change

  • Change weed or mowing ordinances to allow for native prairie and plant habitats.
  • Increase the percentage of native plants, shrubs and trees that must be used in city landscaping ordinances and encourage use of milkweed, where appropriate.