Bee City USA & Bee Campus USA
Bringing Communities Together to Sustain Pollinators
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Learn about conserving native pollinators, engage your community, and connect with other affiliates
Bee City USA® and Bee Campus USA work to galvanize communities to sustain pollinators, in particular the more than 3,600 species of native bees in this country, by increasing the abundance of native plants, providing nest sites, and reducing the use of pesticides. Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA are initiatives of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Conservation outcomes
Since 2019
People engaged in pollinator conservation as a result of Bee City USA & Bee Campus USA
Habitat projects completed totaling over 2,400 acres
A Wide Range Of approaches to using integrated pest management to reduce pesticide use
Renewal Reports
Latest news

For Pollinators’ Sakes, Don’t Spring Into Garden Cleanup Too Soon!
Originally posted on the Xerces Society’s blog on March 16, 2023 By Justin Wheeler Spring is here. A time when warmer weather naturally turns a winter-weary homeowner’s thoughts towards tackling outdoor

12 Ways to Reduce Pest Pressures in Your Pollinator Garden without Pesticides
Are you looking to reduce pest pressures without pesticides? Integrated pest management (IPM) is here to help! Prevention and monitoring is the key. Here are 12 tips to get started: