• Bat Week

    Bat Week is an international celebration of the role of bats in nature. It is designed to raise awareness about the need for bat conservation. Bats are amazing creatures that […]

  • Celebrating Invertebrates: A Year of Conservation with the Xerces Society

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    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 Join Executive Director Scott Black as he explores the impactful work of the Xerces Society in 2024. From creating pollinator habitat and advocating for pesticide reduction to launching […]

  • Western Butterflies and Lost Species in the Anthropocene

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    Monitoring is essential to our understanding of insects in the modern era, the Anthropocene, and monitoring comes in many different forms and serves different purposes. Join Matt Forister, professor in […]

  • Proposal Window Open: Detroit Pollinator Habitat Kits

    Qualifying projects: Community-serving urban farms, community gardens, and community organizations Qualifying locations: Detroit and Greater Metro Detroit, MI Special kit features: Emphasis on urban agricultural landscapes and habitat aesthetics in cities; native plants attractive to […]

  • Great Buzz Gathering

    The Mule at Devil's Foot 131 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville

    For the 6th year, Bee City USA-Asheville is convening a gathering of pollinator, native plant, and biodiversity enthusiasts to celebrate current pollinator conservation efforts to inspire future opportunities for collaboration. 12:00 PM ET Doors for networking and visiting exhibitors. Relax and grab a beverage or lunch from the food truck! 1:00 PM ET The formal […]

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  • Radio-Tracking Monarchs: Harnessing Technology to Unravel Western Migration and Habitat Insights

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    Join Xerces Society Endangered Species Conservation Biologist and Monarch Overwintering Specialist, Ashley Fisher, to learn about radio-tracking monarchs. Radio-tracking is a new technology that answers long-held questions about the western monarch movement and habitat use. See this technology in action and how it will help conserve our precious western monarchs. This webinar will be recorded […]

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  • Bee City and Bee Campus Renewal Reports and Fees Due

    Log in to fill out your Bee City or Bee Campus annual report on the "Renewal" tab. Pay your renewal fee on the "Fee Payment" tab. If your city or campus was certified in 2023 or earlier: your renewal report and annual fee are due on February 28, 2025. If you are one of our […]

  • Best Practices for Pollinators Summit

    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. March 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 8 AM - 12:00 PM PT each day. Hosted by: Pollinator Friendly Alliance. Learn more and register here […]

  • Facts Are Not Enough: Science Communication and Audience Emotions

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    Unfortunately, there isn't "one weird trick" to communicating bug science. We know that emotions are important in persuading people and encouraging evidence-based decision making. But how do you make a real connection in a time of misinformation and political division? Join Gwen Pearson, science communicator and entomologist, to explore this topic in our upcoming webinar. […]