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SUMMARY:Who's Living in Your Pollinator Garden?
DESCRIPTION:10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MT / 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET \nYour pollinator garden is visited by all sorts of beneficial insects\, from bees to predatory bugs to lacewings. In this webinar\, Jennifer Hopwood and Aaron Anderson of the Xerces Society will discuss how to identify and monitor the amazing invertebrates that live in and visit your pollinator habitat. They will also talk through the habitat needs of beneficial insects\, pesticide risks\, and some simple suggestions for insecticide-free pest management. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on the Xerces Society YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \nLearn more and register here today! \n\nAaron Anderson – Pesticide Program Specialist\, Towns and Cities Lead – Xerces Society \n\nJennifer Hopwood – Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist\, NRCS Partner Staff Support\, Roadside Specialist – Xerces Society \nTo request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility\, please contact outreach@xerces.org.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/whos-living-in-your-pollinator-garden-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T201319Z
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Week!
DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. The great thing about Pollinator Week is that you can celebrate and get involved any way you like! Popular events include planting pollinator habitat\, hosting garden tours\, movie screenings\, pollinator plant giveaways\, bioblitzes\, and so much more. Read Bee City and Bee Campus annual reports for inspiration \n 
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/pollinator-week-2026/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
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SUMMARY:6th Annual Manassas Bee Festival
DESCRIPTION:6th Annual Manassas Bee Festival will be held Saturday\, June 20\, 2026. from 10am to 2pm at Liberia House and Grounds\, Manassas. \nJoin thousands of visitors and buzz on by to have fun and learn about honeybees\, native pollinators\, and planting native plants at this FREE annual event! \nLook at the fun and educational activities that we are planning in the City of Manassas! \nSign-up to join us as a vendor\, sponsor\, speaker\, or volunteer. \nThank you to the City of Manassas\, Liberia House and Grounds\, and Sponsors\, Supporters\, Partners and Friends for their support! We are a Bee City USA!
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/manassas-bee-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Liberia House and Grounds\, 8601 Portner Ave\, Manassas City\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T110000
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CREATED:20260408T200012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T200012Z
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SUMMARY:Ask the Experts! How Can You Protect Pollinators From Pesticides?
DESCRIPTION:10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MT / 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET \nJoin our panel of experts to answer your questions about how to manage pests and keep pesticides away from your garden. Bring your questions about buying bee safe plants\, how to address your pest issues\, and what you can do to reduce pesticide use. \nTo learn more about the Bring Back the Pollinators Pledge go to: www.bringbackthepollinators.org \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on the Xerces Society’s YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \nLearn more and register here today! \nXerces Society presenters include: Aaron Anderson\, Jacqueline Buenrostro\, Emily May\, and Sharon Selvaggio. \nTo request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility\, please contact outreach@xerces.org.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/ask-the-experts-how-can-you-protect-pollinators-from-pesticides/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T163000
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SUMMARY:No Time to Despair: How You Can Mobilize to Protect Pollinators from Pesticides as a Gardener\, Neighbor\, and Community Member
DESCRIPTION:3 – 4:30 PM PDT / 4 – 5:30 PM MDT / 5 – 6:30 PM CDT / 6 – 7:30 PM EDT \nWebinar registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z9BdvdpzTJuwAcVXIieM-A \nIn-person event registration (Asheville Botanical Garden\, 151 WT Weaver Blvd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804): https://ashevillebotanicalgardens.square.site/classes \nIf you live in the Asheville area\, we suggest registering for both the in-person and webinar options since in-person capacity is only 40 people.  Everyone who registers for the webinar will receive a recording afterwards. \nBee City USA – Asheville\, NC is hosting a hybrid in-person and online presentation with Sharon Selvaggio from the Xerces Society. Bee Cities and Bee Campuses are welcome to join the webinar or\, if you are nearby\, attend in-person as long as seats are available. \nPresentation description:\nTiny\, inconspicuous\, and underappreciated species hold our world together. Sharon Selvaggio with the Xerces Society will discuss why pesticides in homes\, gardens\, agriculture\, and natural areas are a leading threat to bees\, butterflies\, and other insects. But there is much to be hopeful about! She’ll also share inspiring examples and practical resources for those ready to take action in their gardens\, neighborhoods\, towns\, campuses\, and states. \nSpeaker:\n\nSharon Selvaggio is a Pesticide Reduction Program specialist with the Xerces Society. She leads Xerces’ work to advance pollinator-safe nursery plant production\, as well as Xerces’ efforts to reduce pesticide impacts within natural lands. Previously\, Sharon worked for 27 years for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Forest Service as a wildlife biologist\, conservation planner\, and national wildlife refuge manager. Sharon earned her M.S. in Energy and Resources at University of California-Berkeley. \nPollination Celebration! is presented by Bee City USA – Asheville\, NC in partnership with the City of Asheville. This webinar will be recorded and available on the Xerces Society YouTube channel on the Bee City USA Playlist and emailed to those who register. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/no-time-to-despair-how-you-can-mobilize-to-protect-pollinators-from-pesticides-as-a-gardener-neighbor-and-citizen/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
CREATED:20260121T171003Z
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SUMMARY:Proposal Window Open: Southern California Residential Habitat Kits
DESCRIPTION:☀️ Qualifying projects: Residential properties\, school yards\, community gardens\, and urban gardens \n☀️ Qualifying counties: Los Angeles\, Orange\, Ventura\, Santa Barbara\, San Bernardino\, Riverside\, San Diego \n☀️ Special kit features: Supports monarch butterflies\, bumble bees\, and other native pollinators \n☀️ Project proposals: June 1 – June 30\, 2026 \n☀️ Kit pickup: September / December \nLearn more and submit your proposal here
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/proposal-window-open-southern-california-residential-habitat-kits-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
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CREATED:20260107T235118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T235118Z
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SUMMARY:Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA Renewal Reports and Fees Due
DESCRIPTION:The window to submit Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA annual renewal reports on your 2025 activities closes May 31. Please email beecityusa@xerces.org if you need an extension. \nLog in\, go to the “My Profile” button\, and click on the “Renewal” tab to fill out the online renewal form. Once complete\, pay your renewal fee on the “Fee Payment” tab. The fee can be waived if it is a barrier to participation. Email beecityusa@xerces.org for a link to the waiver form. Please note: we ask that you complete your report before requesting a waiver. \nWho is due to renew?: \n\nIf your city or campus was certified in 2024 or earlier: your renewal report and annual fee are due by May 31\, 2026. If you were one of our first 60 affiliates\, you are an early adopter and do not need to pay the renewal fee\, just fill out the renewal report.\nIf your city or campus was certified in 2025: your first renewal report and annual fee are not due until May 31\, 2027.\n\nIf this is your first year reporting\, check out some of last year’s reports and our collective annual report for inspiration. \nThank you! \n  \nImage: Bee City USA – Grapevine\, TX. Credit: Cindy Harris
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/bcusa-report-fee-due/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
CREATED:20260413T214704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T203614Z
UID:32968-1779357600-1779361200@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:How to Help Your Community Become a Bee City or Bee Campus
DESCRIPTION:10 AM PT / 11 AM MT / 12 PM CT / 1 PM ET\n \nDo you want to make your community a Bee City USA or Bee Campus USA affiliate? We’d love to help! Join us for an overview of the application process and commitments\, along with tips for organizing a BCUSA campaign. Whether you are a home gardener\, city manager\, professor\, student\, or just interested in saving the bees\, there can be a role for you to make community more pollinator friendly. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on the Xerces Society YouTube channel on the Bee City USA Playlist. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \nTo request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility\, please contact outreach@xerces.org.\n \nSpeakers:\nLaura Rost\, National Coordinator\, Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA\nThe Xerces Society\nCarly Hirschmann\, Community Engagement Specialist\, Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA\nThe Xerces Society \nRegister Here Today!  \nPhoto credit: Jalia Killings (Bee City USA – Norcross\, GA)
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/how-to-help-your-community-become-a-bee-city-or-bee-campus/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
CREATED:20250205T012159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T183525Z
UID:18818-1779235200-1779321599@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:World Bee Day
DESCRIPTION:To raise awareness of the importance of pollinators\, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development\, the UN designated 20 May as World Bee Day. The goal is to strengthen measures aimed at protecting bees and other pollinators.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/world-bee-day-2026/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
CREATED:20260511T202916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T202916Z
UID:33351-1779188400-1779195600@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Coworking: Finalize Your BCUSA Renewal Report
DESCRIPTION:11 AM – 1 PM PDT / 12 PM – 2 PM MT / 1 PM – 3 PM CT / 2 PM – 4 PM ET \nWe know carving out time to report can be tough\, so we’ve set up an online “co-working” window where you and your fellow Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA affiliates can work on getting your renewal reports finalized before our May 31 deadline. This an informal event with no agenda or presentation. Feel free to chat\, ask questions\, or just silently work. Drop in anytime during this two-hour window. Brew some coffee\, grab a snack\, and join us! \nThis meeting will not be recorded. \nLaura Rost\, National Coordinator of Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA\, and Carly Hirschman\, Community Engagement Specialist will be on hand to help. \nPhoto Credit: Bee Campus USA – Virginia Tech\, VA
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/coffee-coworking-finalize-your-bcusa-renewal-report/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
CREATED:20250205T173116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T203913Z
UID:18826-1778284800-1778371199@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:World Migratory Bird Day
DESCRIPTION:World Migratory Bird Day is officially celebrated on the second Saturday of May in Canada and the US\, and the second Saturday of October in Mexico\, Central and South America\, and the Caribbean. However\, every day is Bird Day\, and you can celebrate birds and host events any day of the year! \nIn 2026\, the conservation theme highlights the importance of community science to migratory bird conservation. Throughout the year\,World Migratory Bird Day will share the ways that you can contribute your observations to support research locally\, nationally\, and even globally.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/world-migratory-bird-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
CREATED:20260318T213917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T171417Z
UID:32641-1778151600-1778155200@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Central US Bee City and Bee Campus USA Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us online for our Central US Regional Meeting on at 12 PM MDT / 1 PM CDT / 2 PM EDT on May 7! We are giving the floor to Bee Cities and Bee Campuses to share case studies of any of their events\, pollinator research\, habitat work\, or pesticide reduction strategies. \nThis is a chance to celebrate successes\, ask for advice\, and connect with your fellow affiliate cities and campuses. \nIf you would like to be featured in your regional meeting\, email the following info to beecityusa@xerces.org by the Friday prior (May 1): \n\n1-2 high resolution photos (with photo credit)\, and\na short event/activity description\n\nSelected presenters will have 5-10 minutes to speak\, depending on the number of submissions we receive. There will be plenty of time for questions and group discussion. \nFeel free to join us if you are a Bee City or Bee Campus affiliate in Arkansas\, Illinois\, Indiana\, Iowa\, Kansas\, Louisiana\, Michigan\, Minnesota\, Missouri\, Nebraska\, North Dakota\, Oklahoma\, South Dakota\, Texas\, or Wisconsin. \nThis free Bee City USA webinar will be recorded and available in the Bee City USA eNewsletter or upon request. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.  \nRegister Here \nImage credit: Bryn Scriver (Bee Campus USA – University of Wisconsin-Madison\, WI)
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/central-us-bee-city-and-bee-campus-usa-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
CREATED:20260121T174316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T183335Z
UID:29392-1777593600-1782863999@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Proposal Window Open:  New Mexico Pollinator Kits
DESCRIPTION:🪻 Qualifying projects: Yards and home gardens of residential areas in Santa Fe and public open spaces\, working lands\, and restoration of natural lands \n🪻 Qualifying locations: Residential areas of metro Santa Fe\, NM\, and public spaces\, working lands\, and natural lands in northern New Mexico \n🪻 Special kit features: Supports New Mexico native pollinators\, drought-tolerant selections \n🪻 Project proposals: May 1 – June 30\, 2026 \n🪻 Kit pickup: August \nLearn more and submit your proposal here
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/proposal-windown-open-new-mexico-pollinator-kits/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
CREATED:20260318T232506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T232506Z
UID:32644-1777543200-1777546800@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Creating Habitat in Yards\, Containers\, and Other Tiny Spaces
DESCRIPTION:10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MT / 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET\nLimited on space\, but want to support pollinators? Learn about ways in which a small native garden can be a quality habitat for invertebrates. Space does not have to be a limiting factor in your ability to help partake in conservation. Join Stefanie Steele and Raven Larcom to explore what a small habitat can look like and the steps people can take to build their own miniature pollinator haven. Stay after the presentation for a Q&A session joined by Kaitlin Haase and Giovanni Di Franco with other interested attendees. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on the Xerces YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \nLearn more and register here today! \n\nStefanie Steele – Pollinator Conservation Specialist and NRCS Partner Biologist\, Urban and Small Farms – Xerces Society\n\nRaven Larcom – Pollinator Program Specialist and Administrator – Xerces Society\nTo request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility\, please contact outreach@xerces.org.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/creating-habitat-in-yards-containers-and-other-tiny-spaces/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
CREATED:20260311T001235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T002646Z
UID:32503-1776988800-1777334399@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:[External] City Nature Challenge Global Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:There is nature all around us! Knowing what species are in our city and where they are helps us study and protect them\, but the ONLY way to do that is by all of us – scientists\, land managers\, and the community – working together to find and document the nature in our area. \nBy participating in the City Nature Challenge\, not only do you learn more about your local nature\, but you can also make your city a better place – for you and other species! \n\nMake and share observations in iNaturalist: April 24 – 27\nGet all your observations uploaded and work on identifying others’ observations: April 28 – May 10\nResults announced by CNC: May 13\n\nLearn more and see the list of participating cities
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/city-nature-challenge2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
CREATED:20260303T181457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T181457Z
UID:32184-1776816000-1776902399@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day is April 22. Check out our Earth Week Promo Kit for pollinator-themed event and activity ideas.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/earth-day-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
CREATED:20260303T181706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T183155Z
UID:32195-1776470400-1777075199@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Earth Week
DESCRIPTION:Earth Week April 18-24 and Earth Day is April 22. Check out our Earth Week Promo Kit for pollinator-themed event and activity ideas.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/earth-week/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
CREATED:20260318T213041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T224629Z
UID:32638-1776254400-1776258000@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Western US Bee City and Bee Campus USA Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us online for our Western US Regional Meeting at 12 PM PDT / 1 PM MDT on April 15! We are giving the floor to Bee Cities and Bee Campuses to share case studies of any of their events\, pollinator research\, habitat work\, or pesticide reduction strategies. \nThis is a chance to celebrate successes\, ask for advice\, and connect with your fellow affiliate cities and campuses. \nIf you would like to be featured in your regional meeting\, email the following info to beecityusa@xerces.org by the Friday prior (April 10): \n\n1-2 high resolution photos (with photo credit)\, and\na short event/activity description\n\nSelected presenters will have 5-10 minutes to speak\, depending on the number of submissions we receive. There will be plenty of time for questions and group discussion. \nFeel free to join us if you are a Bee City or Bee Campus affiliate in Arizona\, California\, Colorado\, Idaho\, Montana\, Nevada\, New Mexico\, Oregon\, Utah\, Washington\, or Wyoming. \nThis free Bee City USA webinar will be recorded and available in the Bee City USA eNewsletter or upon request. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. 
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/western-us-bee-city-and-bee-campus-usa-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
CREATED:20260318T212329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T224558Z
UID:32633-1775728800-1775732400@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Eastern US Bee City and Bee Campus USA Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us online for our Eastern US Regional Meeting at 12 PM CDT / 1 PM EDT on April 9! We are giving the floor to Bee Cities and Bee Campuses to share case studies of any of their events\, pollinator research\, habitat work\, or pesticide reduction strategies. \nThis is a chance to celebrate successes\, ask for advice\, and connect with your fellow affiliate cities and campuses. \nIf you would like to be featured in your regional meeting\, email the following info to beecityusa@xerces.org by Monday\, April 6: \n\n1-2 high resolution photos (with photo credit)\, and\na short event/activity description\n\nSelected presenters will have 5-10 minutes to speak\, depending on the number of submissions we receive. There will be plenty of time for questions and group discussion. \nFeel free to join us if you are a Bee City or Bee Campus affiliate in Alabama\, Connecticut\, Delaware\, Florida\, Georgia\, Kentucky\, Maine\, Maryland\, Massachusetts\, Mississippi\, New Hampshire\, New Jersey\, New York\, North Carolina\, Ohio\, Pennsylvania\, Puerto Rico\, Rhode Island\, South Carolina\, Tennessee\, Virginia\, Vermont\, Washington DC\, or West Virginia. \nThis free Bee City USA webinar will be recorded and available in the Bee City USA eNewsletter or upon request. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. 
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/eastern-us-bee-city-and-bee-campus-usa-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Beulah:20260312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Beulah:20260312T131500
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
CREATED:20260224T201012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T225340Z
UID:31909-1773316800-1773321300@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:MN City to City Conversation on Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board for City to City Conversation on Pollinators. Hosted by Rebeca Gutierrez-Moreno\, PhD\, State Pollinator Coordinator with the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board. The workshop has the purpose of bringing together city officials\, staff\, and volunteers who want to learn about how to help pollinators and take steps to make their city more pollinator friendly. Register to hear from two Minnesota cities who started participating in pollinator-friendly programs and join in a conversation about how you can get involved. \nRegister here \n\nAgenda \n12:00 – 1:15 pm \n\nWelcome and introduction\nPresentations\n\nGreenStep Cities Program – Kristin Mroz\, GreenStep Cities Program Co-Director\nBee City USA Program – Laura Rost\, The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation\, National Coordinator\, Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA\nRed Wing City experience – Kirsten Wert\, City of Red Wing\, Sustainability Commissioner\nVadnais Heights City experience – Erin Spry\, City of Vadnais Heights\, Natural Resource Specialist\n\n\nConversation – time open for attendees to share their experience\, resources and ask questions\nConclusion
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/mn-city-to-city-conversation-on-pollinators/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
CREATED:20260129T213958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T214105Z
UID:31293-1773309600-1773313200@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Spring into Pollinator-Safe Gardening: Protecting Habitat From Pesticides
DESCRIPTION:10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MT / 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET \nReducing pesticide use at home is an important part of providing healthy habitat for pollinators. But\, pesticides can be tricky to address because they are invisible and can come from unexpected sources. In the spring\, two of these are home mosquito sprays and contamination in plants you may be purchasing from nurseries. Join Sharon Selvaggio and Aaron Anderson\, Xerces Society pesticide program specialists\, to learn about these pesticide risks\, how to protect your habitat from them\, and discuss alternatives. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on the Xerces Society YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \nLearn more and register here today! \n\nSharon Selvaggio – Pesticide Program Specialist\, Parks\, Nurseries & Natural Areas Lead – Xerces Society \n\nAaron Anderson – Pesticide Program Specialist\, Towns and Cities Lead – Xerces Society \nTo request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility\, please contact outreach@xerces.org.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/spring-into-pollinator-safe-gardening-protecting-habitat-from-pesticides/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
CREATED:20260129T213555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T214129Z
UID:31290-1773223200-1773226800@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Bring Back the Pollinator Pledge Q&A: Planting for Pollinators!
DESCRIPTION:10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MT / 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET \nJoin Xerces experts to ask your questions about the Bring Back the Pollinators first principle: plant pollinator-friendly plants. This is your chance to get advice about how to select native plants with season-long bloom to provide nectar and pollen for the pollinators in your habitat. \nTo learn more about the Bring Back the Pollinators Pledge go to: www.xerces.org/bringbackthepollinators \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on the Xerces Society YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \nLearn more and register here today! \nXerces Society presenters include: Aaron Anderson\, Steve Armstead\, Jessa Kay Cruz\, Stephanie Frischie\, Olivia Matise\, Julie Michaelson\, Ray Moranz\, and Stefanie Steele. \nTo request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility\, please contact outreach@xerces.org.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/bring-back-the-pollinator-pledge-qa-planting-for-pollinators/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T121500
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
CREATED:20251208T180226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T202521Z
UID:23540-1771920000-1772108100@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Best Practices for Pollinators Summit
DESCRIPTION:Learn ecologically sound land practices that promote pollinators\, climate resilience\, clean waters and lands. Practical knowledge and innovation on pesticide reduction\, habitat installation\, fostering soil health\, pollinator biology\, pollinator conservation and more. February 24\, 25\, 26 in 2026 from 8 AM – 12:15 PM PST / 9 AM – 1:15 PM MST / 10 AM – 2:15 PM CST / 11 PM – 3:15 PM EST each day.\nHosted by:  Pollinator Friendly Alliance. \nLearn more and register here today.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/best-practices-for-pollinators-summit-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
CREATED:20260121T174652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T174652Z
UID:29395-1771804800-1776470399@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Proposal Window Open: Washington Bumble Bee Habitat Kits
DESCRIPTION:🐝 Qualifying projects: Public lands\, tribal lands\, community spaces\, yards/home gardens of residential areas\, working lands \n🐝 Qualifying locations: Eastern Cascades foothills in Washington \n🐝 Special kit features: Supports at-risk bumble bees and other native pollinators \n🐝 Project proposals: February 23 – April 17\, 2026 \n🐝 Kit pickup: Late September / Early October \nLearn more and submit your proposal here
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/proposal-window-open-washington-bumble-bee-habitat-kits-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
CREATED:20260121T173759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T234500Z
UID:29389-1771804800-1775865599@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Proposal Window Open: Oregon & Vancouver WA Pollinator Kits
DESCRIPTION:🌼 Qualifying projects: Working lands\, public lands\, tribal lands\, community spaces. Residential and private home projects are only eligible for Portland-area kits. \n🌼 Qualifying locations: Klamath-Siskiyou Region of SW Oregon\, Willamette Valley\, and Portland area. See Map for details. \n🌼 Special kit features: Supports monarch butterflies and other native pollinators\, climate-smart selections \n🌼 Project proposals: February 23 – April 10\, 2026 \n🌼 Kit pickup: October \nLearn more and submit your proposal here
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/proposal-window-open-oregon-pollinator-kits/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
CREATED:20251205T175034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T224656Z
UID:23537-1770890400-1770894000@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Building a Pollinator Haven at Home: Tips & Lessons Learned
DESCRIPTION:10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MT / 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET \n\nThis event will be recorded and posted to: the Xerces Society YouTube channel \n\n\n\n\nThere are many ways to create pollinator habitat in your backyard. From plants to overwintering habitat\, one small step can make a difference. Join Jennifer Hopwood\, Senior Pollinator Conservation Biologist and Rachel Dunham\, Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator\, to explore the steps people can take to build their own pollinator haven. From tips on sourcing plants to lessons learned\, there is something for everyone. \nClosed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \n\nJennifer Hopwood – Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist\, NRCS Partner Staff Support\, Roadside Specialist – Xerces Society \n\nRachel Dunham – Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator – Xerces Society \nTo request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility\, please contact outreach@xerces.org.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/building-a-pollinator-haven-at-home-tips-lessons-learned/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
CREATED:20260121T172554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T172613Z
UID:29212-1770595200-1773964799@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Proposal Window Open: Detroit Pollinator Habitat Kits
DESCRIPTION:🌿 Qualifying projects: Community-serving urban farms\, community gardens\, and community organizations \n🌿 Qualifying locations: Detroit and Greater Metro Detroit\, MI \n🌿 Special kit features: Emphasis on urban agricultural landscapes and habitat aesthetics in cities; native plants attractive to pollinators\, natural enemies of pests\, and your community. \n🌿 Project proposals: February 9 – March 19\, 2026 \n🌿 Kit pickup: Late May / Early June \nLearn more and submit your proposal here
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/proposal-windown-open-detroit-pollinator-habitat-kits/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
CREATED:20260121T170414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T175815Z
UID:29205-1770595200-1775865599@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Proposal Window Open: California Monarch and Pollinator Kits
DESCRIPTION:🦋 Qualifying projects: Working lands\, public lands\, tribal lands\, and private/non-working lands recovering from wildfires \n🦋 Qualifying locations: Distinct regions in California (Central Coast\, Central Valley\, Sierra Nevada Foothills\, and Southern California) \n🦋 Special kit features: Supports monarch butterflies and other pollinators\, climate-smart selections \n🦋 Project proposals: February 9 – April 10\, 2026 \n🦋 Kit pickup: October/ December (Southern California) \nLearn more and submit your proposal here
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/proposal-window-open-california-monarch-and-pollinator-kits/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
CREATED:20260107T233206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T215029Z
UID:26754-1769904000-1780271999@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA Renewal Report Window is Open
DESCRIPTION:The window is now open to submit Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA annual renewal reports on your 2025 activities. \nLog in\, go to the “My Profile” button\, and click on the “Renewal” tab to fill out the online renewal form. Once complete\, pay your renewal fee on the “Fee Payment” tab. The fee can be waived if it is a barrier to participation. Email beecityusa@xerces.org for a link to the waiver form. Please note: we ask that you complete your report before requesting a waiver. \nWho is due to renew?: \n\nIf your city or campus was certified in 2024 or earlier: your renewal report and annual fee are due by May 31\, 2026. If you were one of our first 60 affiliates\, you are an early adopter and do not need to pay the renewal fee\, just fill out the renewal report.\nIf your city or campus was certified in 2025: your first renewal report and annual fee are not due until May 31\, 2027.\n\nIf this is your first year reporting\, check out some of last year’s reports and our collective annual report for inspiration. \nThank you! \n  \nImage: Bee City USA – Grapevine\, TX. Credit: Cindy Harris
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/bcusa-reporting-open/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTSTAMP:20260603T162524
CREATED:20260121T173147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T175620Z
UID:29216-1768521600-1771372799@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Proposal Window Open:  Mid-Atlantic Monarch and Pollinator Habitat Kits
DESCRIPTION:🌸 Qualifying projects: Urban farms\, community gardens and spaces\, working lands\, public lands and tribal lands. Not for residential/private homes. \n🌸 Qualifying locations: Mid-Atlantic and NYC region \n🌸 Special kit features: Supports monarch butterflies and native pollinators \n🌸 Project proposals: January 16 – February 17\, 2026 \n🌸 Kit pickup: Late May / Early June \nLearn more and submit your proposal here
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/proposal-window-open-mid-atlantic-monarch-and-pollinator-habitat-kits/
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