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Mayor Veenker Takes the Monarch Pledge (2026)

A native-planted garden bed along a residential fence line, with a butterfly resting on the fence rail.

Palo Alto is a city in the heart of Silicon Valley with a population of approximately 68,000 residents. Known for its tree-lined neighborhoods, innovative spirit, and commitment to sustainability, Palo Alto is home to an extensive park system, vibrant community spaces, and the scenic Foothills and Baylands Nature Preserves.

Mayor Veenker of Palo Alto looks forward to continuing the City's efforts to support monarch butterflies and other pollinators through the Mayors' Monarch Pledge, a program of the National Wildlife Federation.