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 […]
The window is now open to submit Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA annual renewal reports on your 2025 activities. Log 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 […]
🦋 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, […]
🌼 Qualifying projects: Working lands, public lands, tribal lands, community spaces. Residential and private home projects are only eligible for Portland-area kits. 🌼 Qualifying locations: Klamath-Siskiyou Region of SW Oregon, […]
🐝 Qualifying projects: Public lands, tribal lands, community spaces, yards/home gardens of residential areas, working lands 🐝 Qualifying locations: Eastern Cascades foothills in Washington 🐝 Special kit features: Supports at-risk bumble bees and other native pollinators 🐝 Project proposals: February 23 - April 17, 2026 🐝 Kit pickup: Late September / Early October Learn more […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 Reducing 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 […]
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 […]
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