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 Bees and other pollinators visit flowers to forage for their food. Floral nectar supplies carbohydrates, and for bees, pollen is a critical protein source necessary to producing offspring. […]
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 us for a tour of our 2024 renewal report: Buzzing with Biodiversity! So many interesting, fun, and effective pollinator conservation projects were shared in this year's Bee City USA […]
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 When creating habitat for bumble bees, we need to provide them with places to nest and overwinter. But where do bumble bees nest? Where do they spend the […]
Across the country, innovative nursery growers are implementing practices that protect pollinators while still keeping pests at manageable levels. In this webinar, Xerces is proud to feature Sarah Salatino, owner of Full Circle Gardens, a native and perennial nursery located in Essex, Vermont. Salatino, winner of the 2013 Environmental Awareness Award by the Vermont Nursery […]
World Migratory Bird Day is officially celebrated on the second Saturday in May (May 10th in 2025) as migratory birds journey to nesting sites and on the second Saturday in October (October 11th in 2025) as they return to wintering areas. Because birds do not all migrate at the same time and to provide the […]
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 How can we manage pests and keep landscapes healthy without using pesticides? Join us for an engaging webinar where we explore this question through the world of non-chemical […]
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 are vital to the health of our natural world and economy. Although we may not always see them, bats are hard at work all around […]
Join Executive Director Scott Black as he explores the impactful work of the Xerces Society in 2025. It has been both a challenging and rewarding year for invertebrate conservation. From creating pollinator habitat and advocating for pesticide reduction to growing community science initiatives and educational programs, Xerces has achieved remarkable progress in invertebrate conservation. This […]
🌸 Qualifying projects: Urban farms, community gardens and spaces, working lands, public lands and tribal lands. Not for residential/private homes. 🌸 Qualifying locations: Mid-Atlantic and NYC region 🌸 Special kit features: Supports monarch butterflies and native pollinators 🌸 Project proposals: January 16 - February 17, 2026 🌸 Kit pickup: Late May / Early June Learn […]
🦋 Qualifying projects: Working lands, public lands, tribal lands, and private/non-working lands recovering from wildfires 🦋 Qualifying locations: Distinct regions in California (Central Coast, Central Valley, Sierra Nevada Foothills, and Southern California) 🦋 Special kit features: Supports monarch butterflies and other pollinators, climate-smart selections 🦋 Project proposals: February 9 - April 10, 2026 🦋 Kit […]
🌿 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 pollinators, natural enemies of pests, and your community. 🌿 Project proposals: February 9 - March 19, 2026 […]
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 This event will be recorded and posted to: the Xerces Society YouTube channel There are many ways to create pollinator habitat in your backyard. From plants to overwintering habitat, […]
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