Helping cities across America protect the monarch butterfly and its habitat!
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Western monarchs at the WingsRising Butterfly Preserve in Athol, Idaho.
ABOUT US 2025
MONARCH CITY USA was acquired in late 2024 by WINGSRISING, Inc. as part of their mission to protect the monarch butterfly and help in nationwide efforts to restore its native habitat.
MONARCH CITY USA recognizes the passion, time, and sweat equity given to support monarch and milkweed preservation. Many individuals, groups, businesses, and cities across America have seen the importance of this combined endeavor. Our networking makes us all stronger! Let’s continue to work together to strengthen monarch butterfly populations for the benefit of our planet and visual enjoyment for future generations.
MONARCH CITY USA’s vision includes nationwide networking, education, and support for its members. We are working diligently to provide a valuable interactive resource for all who visit our website.
We appreciate any feedback or suggestions to help improve our efforts.
BOARD OF ADVISORS
MONARCH CITY USA is currently rebuilding our advisory board. These individuals will serve as an important resource for our educational and outreach efforts.
Dr. Paul Johnson, South Dakota: entomologist
Dr. Susan Rupp, Arkansas: owner of Enviroscapes Ecological
About our foundER
MONARCH CITY USA was created in 2015 by founder Russ Stubbles in Maple Valley, Washington. He established this nonprofit corporation with the goal that many of our nation’s municipalities would become supporters of the monarch by planting milkweed and nectar plants in their local areas.
If you have questions about becoming a Monarch City or would like additional information about your membership, feel free to contact us below.
CONTACT US
Director of Public Services: Kristi Kimmet
Email: kristi@wingsrising.org
Phone: (208) 500-8332
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1005 Athol, ID 83801