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SUMMARY:National Farmers Market Week
DESCRIPTION:National Farmers Market Week (NFMW) is August 3-9\, 2025! Now in its 26th year\, this annual celebration highlights the vital role farmers markets play in our nation’s food system. With fun events\, programs\, contests\, activities\, and more\, the week helps to boost market attendance and visibility as well as showcase the value markets bring to their communities. \nLearn more
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/national-farmers-market-week-2025/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Monarchs and Pesticides: Understanding the Risks\, Creating High-Quality Habitat
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 \nPesticides are a hidden hazard in many monarch conservation efforts\, whether in working lands\, parks\, backyards\, or monarch overwintering groves. Residues in milkweed and nectar plants can degrade habitat quality and put monarchs at risk. This webinar will unpack the latest science on pesticide contamination in habitat and explore how these chemicals affect butterflies directly and indirectly. Join Emily May\, Agricultural Conservation Lead with the Xerces Pesticide Reduction Program\, to discuss practical steps land managers\, farmers\, and gardeners can take to reduce exposure and support the creation of high-quality habitat for monarchs. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \n  \n\nEmily May – Agricultural Conservation Lead\, Pesticide Program – Xerces Society \nTo request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility\, please contact outreach@xerces.org.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/monarchs-and-pesticides-understanding-the-risks-creating-high-quality-habitat/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:International Monarch Monitoring Blitz
DESCRIPTION:The International Monarch Monitoring Blitz invites community scientists from across North America to come together with the shared goal of helping to protect and conserve the beloved and emblematic monarch butterfly. Data collected by volunteers each year support trinational efforts to better understand the monarch butterfly’s breeding productivity\, range\, and timing in North America. \nJoin this year’s International Monarch Monitoring Blitz from 25 July to 3 August 2025! \nTo take part in the Blitz\, please share your observations through one of the participating community science programs below: \nCanada:  \n\nMission Monarch\n\nMexico: \n\nNaturaLista\nCorreo Real\n\nUnited States: \n\nJourney North\nMonarch Larva Monitoring Project\nWestern Monarch Milkweed Mapper\n\nMedia Release: \n\nEnglish: Support Monarch Butterfly Conservation\nEspañol: Conservación de la mariposa monarca\nFrançais : Appuyez la conservation du monarque\n\nSocial Media Posts: \n\nEnglish: Facebook\, Instagram\nEspañol: Facebook\, Instagram\nFrançais: Facebook\, Instagram
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/international-monarch-monitoring-blitz-3/
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SUMMARY:How Nurseries Can Provide Pollinator-Safe Plants: A Talk with MNL’s Greenhouse Manager
DESCRIPTION:10 AM PT/ 11 AM MT/ 12 PM CT/ 1 PM ET\n\nHow do you ensure your pollinator plants are bee-safe? Many pesticides are harmful to pollinators\, but are permitted for use in nursery plant production\, even on plants attractive to bees and butterflies. Plants can retain some pesticides long after they are applied\, creating a hazard for visiting pollinators sometimes even after being planted in gardens and parks. \nCome to this webinar to hear the story of how Minnesota Native Landscapes\, Inc. (MNL)\, a large Midwest native plant nursery\, collaborated with the Xerces Society to grow native plants without toxic pesticides. Ridge Campbell\, Greenhouse Manager at MNL\, will relate MNL’s experience growing 30\,000 native plants for Xerces\, while strictly limiting more than 100 insecticides and fungicides considered harmful to bees and butterflies. In this webinar\, you can learn what it takes to make a “contract grow” succeed for both the grower and the buyer. \nThis webinar is a collaboration between Xerces Society and MNL and is supported by the Carroll Petrie Foundation. This webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \n \nRidge Campbell is the Greenhouse Manager at Minnesota Native Landscapes\, Inc. (MNL)\, currently engaging in his 8th season in the greenhouse department.  Growing up\, he worked with his family’s landscaping business\, specializing in water feature and garden installation.  In this line of work\, Ridge was inspired by the relationships observed between plants\, insects and other organisms.  Before joining MNL\, Ridge acquired a bachelor’s degree in Ecology and Environmental studies\, as well as certifications in Wildland Fire Management\, Wetland Delineation\, and Bee Keeping. \n  \nPhoto credits: Top to bottom: Genevieve Pugesek / Xerces Society; Ridge Campbell
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/how-nurseries-can-provide-pollinator-safe-plants-a-talk-with-mnls-greenhouse-manager/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Manassas Bee Festival
DESCRIPTION:Manassas Bee Festival Saturday\, 6/21/25 Liberia House & Grounds 8601 Portner Ave.\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: \n. Dress like a pollinator and join our costume parade\n. Learn the waggle dance and try our spelling bee for prizes\n. Local honey\n. Community apiary of honey bee hives plus native bee houses\n. Vendors galore\n. Farm animals\n. Food trucks\n. Local Brew\, Mead and Spirits Garden\n. Bounce house\, games\, crafts\n. Live music\n. Bee\, pollinator\, healthy living\, and native plant experts\n. Plenty of parking with tractor and wagon rides\n. Historic Liberia House with large trees\, native gardens\, park trails\n. Join us at Manassas Museum on Prince William St. to follow the 2K Honey Hike signs to Liberia\, home of the Manassas Bee Festival!
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/manassas-bee-festival/
LOCATION:Liberia House and Grounds\, 8601 Portner Ave\, Manassas City\, VA\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T150000
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Pollinator Festival - Featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. Robert Michael Pyle
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Bee Project is thrilled to announce that Dr. Robert Michael Pyle\, an internationally acclaimed naturalist\, author\, butterfly expert\, and founder of the Xerces Society of Invertebrate Conservation\, will be the keynote speaker at our 2nd Annual Pollinator Festival! Join us on Saturday\, June 21\, 2025\, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Marshall Park in Vancouver\, WA\, for a day dedicated to celebrating pollinators and their essential role in our ecosystems. \nAbout Dr. Robert Michael Pyle\nBob Pyle’s journey as a naturalist began in a rather unusual way: studying seashells in Colorado. Realizing this wasn’t the best location for marine life\, he turned his focus to butterflies—a decision that would shape a lifetime of work protecting and studying pollinators. \nBob graduated from the University of Washington and was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study butterfly conservation in England. He later earned his PhD in butterfly ecology at Yale University\, a cornerstone of his illustrious career. From studying the world’s largest butterflies in Papua New Guinea to working in conservation biology across the Pacific Northwest\, Dr. Pyle has dedicated his life to understanding and preserving the natural world. \nAs the founder of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation\, the largest pollinator protection organization in the world\, Dr. Pyle has spent over 50 years advocating for the conservation of insects that are vital to biodiversity and agriculture. \nA prolific writer and storyteller\, Dr. Pyle is the author of 30 books\, including Wintergreen\, Where Bigfoot Walks\, and Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest. His poetic and thoughtful prose invites readers to connect with nature and explore the beauty of the world around them. He is also an honorary Life Fellow of both the American and Royal Entomological Societies\, a testament to his immense contributions to insect conservation and education. \nDr. Pyle’s keynote speech at this year’s festival will delve into the fascinating world of pollinators\, sharing insights from his decades of research and the stories of butterflies\, moths\, and other pollinators that enrich our lives. \nCelebrate Pollinators With Us\nPollinators like bees\, butterflies\, and moths are critical to the health of our ecosystems\, yet they face increasing threats from habitat loss and climate change. The Pollinator Festival brings the community together to celebrate these vital creatures and learn how we can protect them. \nThis year’s event will feature: \n\nKeynote Speech by Dr. Robert Michael Pyle: A deep dive into the lives of pollinators and how we can all play a role in their conservation. We will announce other speakers soon!\nGuided Nature Walks: Explore Marshall Park\, the Clark Public Utilities pollinator garden\, VITA Elementary green schoolyard\, and the Clark College Bee Campus pollinator meadows and learn to identify local pollinators in their natural habitats.\nKids’ Zone: Enjoy Harper’s Playground at Marshall Park. Fun and educational activities to inspire the next generation of pollinator advocates. More on this soon!\nLocal Vendors and Food Trucks: Enjoy delicious food and shop for eco-friendly products.\nCommunity Booths: Meet organizations dedicated to protecting the environment and promoting sustainability
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/vancouver-pollinator-festival-featuring-keynote-speaker-dr-robert-michael-pyle/
LOCATION:Marshall Park\, 1069 E McLoughlin Blvd\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98663
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T110000
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SUMMARY:Building Pollinator Habitat Q & A - Bug Banter Podcast Live!
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 Bug Banter podcast co-hosts Rachel Dunham and Matthew Shepherd for a special live recording in celebration of Pollinator Week! They’ll be joined by a panel of staff experts to answer your questions and dive into how we can support butterflies\, bees\, and other vital insects. Bring your questions about creating pollinator-friendly habitats and be part of the conversation to help protect these essential species. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel as well as on Bug Banter on all podcast platforms. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \n\nRachel Dunham – Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator – Xerces Society \n\nMatthew Shepherd – Director of Outreach and Education – Xerces Society \nTo request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility\, please contact outreach@xerces.org.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/building-pollinator-habitat-q-a-bug-banter-podcast-live/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T110000
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CREATED:20250520T182856Z
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SUMMARY:The Fascinating World of Bees: From Novel Monitoring Tools to Landscape-Level Stressors
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 \nIn this webinar\, Dr. Laura Figueroa will present on the importance of pollinators worldwide\, factors that influence pollinator communities\, and novel monitoring tools (including non-lethal AI based approaches)\, for monitoring pollinators in changing landscapes. She will present work on bee communities in solar facilities and other human modified environments. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \n\nDr. Laura Figueroa – Assistant Professor; Environmental Conservation Department – University of Massachusetts Amherst\nDr. Laura Figueroa is an Assistant Professor in the Environmental Conservation Department at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dr. Figueroa was previously an NSF postdoctoral research fellow\, and completed her PhD in entomology at Cornell University. She is broadly interested in insect conservation\, with a focus on pollinators in changing landscapes and climate change. She has worked in temperate regions (primarily the Northeastern US) as well as in the tropics (in Costa Rica and in Colombia)\, and her active research program seeks to answer pressing questions in the field of pollinator conservation. \nTo request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility\, please contact outreach@xerces.org.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/the-fascinating-world-of-bees-from-novel-monitoring-tools-to-landscape-level-stressors/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250807
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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 6 – August 6\, 2025 \n Kit pickup: December 8 – 13\, 2025 \n\nLearn more and submit your proposal here
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/proposal-window-open-southern-california-residential-habitat-kits/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T130000
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SUMMARY:Pollen Palooza
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host Pollen Palooza\, a free\, family-friendly celebration of pollinators\, on Saturday\, May 31\, 2025\, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rogers Farm\, 914 Bennoch Road\, Old Town. \nThe event will feature engaging\, educational activities for all ages focused on the essential role of bees\, butterflies and other pollinators in Maine’s ecosystems. Visitors can enjoy ongoing attractions including face painting\, free samples of Wyman’s fruit and peanut butter poppers from their Bee Wild Mobile\, sunflower planting\, a bee petting zoo\, avian activities with Maine Audubon\, live and pinned insects\, 3-D pollen models\, a pollinator-friendly seed tape activity\, and an observation hive. Timed activities include How to Build and Maintain a Bee Hotel with UMaine Assistant Professor of Agricultural Entomology Phil Fanning at 11 a.m.; Insect and Plant Tours with Jennifer Lund\, Hillary Peterson and Gary Fish from the Maine Department of Agriculture\, Conservation and Forestry at 10:30 and noon; and Storytime with Cindy Seger from Old Town Public Library at 11 a.m. \nAdditional featured guests include UMaine students\, Black Bear Beekeepers and Master Gardener Volunteers sharing knowledge and resources to help community members support pollinators in their own backyards. More information can be found at the Rogers Farm webpage.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/pollen-palooza/
LOCATION:Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden\, 914 Bennoch Road\, Old Town\, M\, 04468\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T110000
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SUMMARY:Bee City & Bee Campus USA Virtual Affiliate Meetup: North Central
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our virtual regional meeting for the North Central US! We are giving the floor to Bee Cities and Bee Campuses to share their pollinator conservation events with the group. \nDid you host a Moth Night\, bioblitz\, or pollinator festival? We want to hear how it went! This is an opportunity to share your successes\, ask for advice\, and connect with your fellow affiliate cities and campuses. \nIf you would like to be featured\, email 1-2 high resolution photos (with photo credit) and a short event/activity description to beecityusa@xerces.org by May 26. Selected presenters will have 5-10 minutes to speak\, with extra time for questions and group discussion. \nFeel free to join us if you are a Bee City or Bee Campus affiliate in Illinois\, Indiana\, Iowa\, Kansas\, Michigan\, Minnesota\, Missouri\, Nebraska\, Ohio\, South Dakota\, or Wisconsin. \nThis free Bee City USA webinar will be recorded and available to affiliates who are unable to attend. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \nPhoto Credit: Council Bluffs Public Library
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/bee-city-bee-campus-usa-virtual-affiliate-meetup-north-central/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Learn about Ground-Nesting Bees with Cornell’s GNBee Project
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that most native bees are ground nesting? Aggregations (aka groups) of these nests are under-studied\, but Dr. Jordan Kueneman at Cornell University is working to change that through Project GNBee (gnbee.org). Since spring 2023\, the public has already provided over 5\,000 observations of about 370 species of ground-nesting bees to GNBee. This community science project provides critical information for researchers to understand when\, where\, and why solitary ground-nesting bee aggregations occur. It’s easy to participate and the coming weeks are a great time of year to observe new bees emerging from the ground! \nPlease join Dr. Kueneman as he teaches us about ground nesting bees\, shows off some great bee photos\, and learn how your Bee City or Bee Campus community can get involved in GNBee. \nThis free Bee City USA webinar is hosted by Xerces Society and will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel on the Bee City USA playlist. Auto-generated Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \n \nDr. Jordan Kueneman\nCornell University \nDr. Jordan Kueneman is a research associate at Cornell University\, working in the Danforth Lab within the Department of Entomology. He earned his Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Colorado\, Boulder\, where he focused on conservation medicine and host-associated microbiomes under the mentorship of Dr. Valerie McKenzie. \nFollowing his Ph.D.\, he spent four years in Panama at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute\, studying plant and animal microbiomes. During this time\, he led a large-scale project investigating the microbiome of bees across different life-history strategies\, seasonal patterns\, and spatial distributions. \nMost recently\, Dr. Kueneman has developed and runs Project GNBee\, a research initiative dedicated to understanding why solitary ground-nesting bees form aggregations in specific locations\, identifying the factors that determine their long-term success\, and working to protect nesting aggregations where they occur. \n  \nImage credit: Jack Clauss and GNBee
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/webinar-learn-about-ground-nesting-bees-with-cornells-gnbee-project/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Insect Restoration and Conservation: Creating Usable Habitats in Human-Dominated Landscapes
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\n\n\n\n\nAlthough most ecosystems on Earth are altered by humans\, we still have little understanding of how to do conservation\, especially of insects in human-dominated ecosystems. Join Dr. Chelse Prather\, Associate Professor of Biology at the Univeristy of Daylon\, to talk about four projects on this topic covering diverse ecosystems such as restored prairies\, greenroofs\, urban farms\, and solar arrays as well as diverse insect groups like beetles\, hemipterans\, bees\, ants\, and butterflies. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on the Xerces YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \n\nDr. Chelse Prather – Associate Professor – University of Dayton\nDr. Chelse Prather is an ecologist with 20 years of diverse experience working with insect communities in forests\, grasslands\, and urban ecosystems. She is a passionate instructor\, mentor\, and scientist. She has managed a variety of projects from understanding basic insect ecology\, like what nutrients limit insect communities\, to very applied projects\, such as how the development of solar power affects insect communities. \nTo request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility\, please contact outreach@xerces.org.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/insect-restoration-and-conservation-creating-usable-habitats-in-human-dominated-landscapes/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Beulah:20250508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Beulah:20250508T193000
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SUMMARY:Collecting Urban Bee Data: Community Science Training
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE online event to learn about native bees in urban spaces and how to collect community science data that supports them! \nDuring the event\, learn how to get invonvoled in a new iNaturalist Project “Urban Bees of the Great Lakes Region” \nHelp scientists learn about urban bees by sharing observations from your city! \nView the project here
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/collecting-urban-bee-data-community-science-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T203651
CREATED:20250416T170345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T021142Z
UID:20413-1746698400-1746702000@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Bee City and Bee Campus USA Regional Meeting: Northeast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our virtual regional meeting for the Northeastern US! We are giving the floor to Bee Cities and Bee Campuses to share their pollinator conservation events with the group. \nDid you host a Moth Night\, bioblitz\, or pollinator festival? We want to hear how it went! This is an opportunity to share your successes\, ask for advice\, and connect with your fellow affiliate cities and campuses. \nIf you would like to be featured\, email 1-2 high resolution photos (with photo credit) and a short event/activity description to beecityusa@xerces.org by May 5. Selected presenters will have 5-10 minutes to speak\, with extra time for questions and group discussion. \nFeel free to join us if you are a Bee City or Bee Campus affiliate in Connecticut\, Delaware\, Maine\, Maryland\, Massachusetts\, New Hampshire\, New Jersey\, New York\, Pennsylvania\, Rhode Island\, Vermont\, Washington DC\, or West Virginia. \nThis free Bee City USA webinar will be recorded and available to affiliates who are unable to attend. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \nPhoto Credit: University of Maryland Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/bee-city-and-bee-campus-usa-regional-meeting-northeast/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T203651
CREATED:20250403T184557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T021040Z
UID:19872-1746093600-1746097200@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Bee City & Bee Campus USA Virtual Affiliate Meetup: West
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our virtual regional meeting for the Western US! We are giving the floor to Bee Cities and Bee Campuses to share their pollinator conservation events with the group. \nDid you host a Moth Night\, bioblitz\, or pollinator festival? We want to hear how it went! This is an opportunity to share your successes\, ask for advice\, and connect with your fellow affiliate cities and campuses. \nIf you would like to be featured\, email 1-2 high resolution photos (with photo credit) and a short event/activity description to beecityusa@xerces.org by April 25.  Selected presenters will have 5-10 minutes to speak\, with extra 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 to affiliates who are unable to attend. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \nPhoto Credit: Clark College\, WA
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/bee-city-bee-campus-usa-virtual-affiliate-meetup-west/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T203651
CREATED:20250403T181629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T161957Z
UID:19869-1745488800-1745492400@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Bee City & Bee Campus USA Virtual Affiliate Meetup: South & Southeast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our regional virtual meeting for the South & Southeastern US! We are giving the floor to Bee Cities and Bee Campuses to share their pollinator conservation events with the group. \nDid you host a Moth Night\, bioblitz\, or pollinator festival? We want to hear how it went! This is an opportunity to share your successes\, ask for advice\, and connect with your fellow affiliate cities and campuses. \nIf you would like to be featured\, email 1-2 high resolution photos (with photo credit) and a short event/activity description to beecityusa@xerces.org. Selected presenters will have 5-10 minutes to speak\, with extra time for questions and group discussion. \nFeel free to join us if you are a Bee City or Bee Campus affiliate in Alabama\, Arkansas\, Florida\, Georgia\, Kentucky\, Louisiana\, Mississippi\, North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee\, Oklahoma\, Puerto Rico\, Virginia\, and Texas. \nThis free Bee City USA webinar will be recorded and available to affiliates who are unable to attend. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \n  \nPhoto credit: Bee City USA – Rowlett\, TX
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/bee-city-bee-campus-usa-virtual-affiliate-meetup-south/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T133000
DTSTAMP:20260603T203651
CREATED:20250326T220159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T200804Z
UID:19744-1745064000-1745069400@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Bumble Bee Atlas Ecology And Conservation
DESCRIPTION:12:00 PM – 1:30 PM PT / 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM MT / 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CT / 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET \nThe nearly fifty species of bumble bees in North America are highly efficient pollinators of our natural areas and farm fields\, making them essential to ecosystem function. Unfortunately\, substantial declines in widespread and formerly common species have been reported. Between climate change\, the widespread use of pesticides\, habitat loss\, and the amplification and spread of diseases from commercial bees\, bumble bees face an uphill challenge to recover from observed declines\, and repopulate areas where they’ve been lost. In this webinar we will discuss bumble bee ecology\, how that interacts with ongoing conservation issues\, and what we can all do to help. The good news is that we can all contribute. Beyond participating in our Bumble Bee Atlas projects\, protecting\, creating\, and restoring habitat is the key. We’ll discuss how to provide critical aspects of habitat to benefit each stage of the life cycle\, whether you have a small porch\, or manage several acres. \nWhile this webinar is directed toward our Bumble Bee Atlas volunteers\, anyone is welcome to join. The webinar will be led by the bumble bee conservation crew at the Xerces Society: Katie Lamke\, Leif Richardson\, Genevieve Pugesek\, Molly Martin\, Michelle Toshack\, Amy Dolan and Rich Hatfield\, who will be joined by Dr. Elaine Evans and Elise Bernstein of the University of Minnesota. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on the Xerces YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/bumble-bee-atlas-ecology-and-conservation/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T203651
CREATED:20250205T173753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T200746Z
UID:18831-1744884000-1744887600@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:The Truth About Mosquito Sprays: Investigating their Impact on 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 \nInsecticides sprayed to kill adult mosquitoes are often used in home yards\, as mosquitoes can be a nuisance and health risk. But\, the insecticides used in these sprays are broadly toxic to insects\, and the risks they pose to pollinators isn’t well known. In the summer of 2023\, Xerces performed a study comparing insecticide residues and quantifying risk to pollinators in yards sprayed by private mosquito spray services\, in yards near a neighbor who sprayed\, and yards sprayed by vector control districts. Join Aaron Anderson\, Pesticide Program Specialist and Towns and Cities Lead\, to hear the results of the study and discover practical\, non-chemical mosquito management strategies for use at home. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on the Xerces Society’s YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \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/the-truth-about-mosquito-sprays-investigating-their-impact-on-pollinators/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T113000
DTSTAMP:20260603T203651
CREATED:20250218T205951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T200631Z
UID:18903-1742896800-1742902200@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Webinar - Still Growing: Pollinator Habitat Maintenance Tips
DESCRIPTION:Planting flowers can be a feel-good community activity\, but who is sticking around to upkeep that new garden? Quality pollinator habitat needs a game plan for long-term success.  \nJoin Xerces Society staff Kaitlin Haase and Stefanie Steele as they share their on-the-ground experiences with pollinator plantings. They will review common challenges\, offer best practices\, and share resources to help your plantings thrive. Bee City and Bee Campus case studies will be highlighted and we’ll have a Q&A at the end. This will be an interactive webinar\, so please bring your issues\, advice\, and achievements. Participation is encouraged!  \nThis free Bee City USA webinar is hosted by Xerces Society and will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel on the Bee City USA playlist. Auto-generated Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \n  \nGuest Speaker Bios \n \nKaitlin Haase\nPollinator Conservation Specialist\nSouthwest \nAs the Southwest Pollinator Conservation Specialist for the Xerces Society\, Kaitlin works to create climate-resilient\, connected pollinator habitat in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. She collaborates with and educates public and private urban land managers in New Mexico and the desert Southwest on pollinator-friendly practices for landscaping\, gardening\, and open space restoration. She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science and Policy from Northern Arizona University\, where she studied impacts of drying on aquatic invertebrate diversity in natural and human-made ponds. Before graduate school\, she worked as an ecological science technician in a variety of systems across the US\, including predator-prey ecology in Michigan\, riparian restoration in Virginia\, and rare species monitoring in Massachusetts. \n  \nStefanie Steele\nPollinator Conservation Specialist\nNRCS Partner Biologist\nUrban and Small Farms\nMichigan \nStefanie is the Xerces Society’s Pollinator Conservation Specialist for Urban and Small Farms in Underserved Communities and a NRCS Partner Biologist in the Upper Midwest – Detroit\, Michigan area. Through this work\, she provides technical assistance\, planning\, and education on incorporating pollinator and other beneficial invertebrate habitat in small urban agricultural areas and community gardens in historically excluded communities. Her work supports projects including the Xerces Habitat Kit Program\, People’s Garden Initiative\, and NRCS Conservation Programs through the USDA Farm Bill. \nStefanie received a master’s degree in biology from Portland State University where she studied the nesting habits of cavity nesting bees and wasps in the Portland\, OR area and completed a multi-year study surveying the solitary bees in Portland’s urban core and their floral use. Since graduating\, she has worked on numerous research projects studying diverse bee communities\, and she has a deep knowledge of the taxonomy and ecology of native bees. While in Portland\, OR\, Stefanie worked with several urban gardens\, orchards\, farms\, and restoration areas to help incorporate pollinator habitat in these spaces. Originally from Cincinnati\, OH\, Stefanie has a strong knowledge of the Upper Midwest local plant communities and is excited to be back working with urban communities in the Midwest.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/webinar-still-growing/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T203651
CREATED:20250103T235834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T161917Z
UID:18540-1741860000-1741863600@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Facts Are Not Enough: Science Communication and Audience Emotions
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on the Xerces Society’s YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \n\nGwen Pearson is an award-winning science communicator with a PhD in Entomology. In addition to her work writing for WIRED Magazine\, Highlights For Kids\, and other science news outlets\, she’s run an insect zoo and worked as an Extension Entomologist in various roles. She’s now retired and is an Outreach Ambassador for the non-profit Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. \nTo request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility\, please contact outreach@xerces.org.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/facts-are-not-enough-science-communication-and-audience-emotions/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250402
DTSTAMP:20260603T203651
CREATED:20250313T192931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T193501Z
UID:19587-1741824000-1743551999@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Proposal Window Open: Oregon Habitat Kits
DESCRIPTION: Qualifying projects: Working lands\, public lands\, tribal lands\, community spaces. Not for residential/private homes.\n Qualifying region: The Klamath-Siskiyou Region of SW Oregon\n Project proposals: Open now – April 1\, 2025\n Kit pickup: October 2025 \nPlease visit the Oregon Habitat Kit website for more information on how to participate.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/proposal-window-open-oregon-habitat-kits/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T203651
CREATED:20241118T205543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T205543Z
UID:18078-1740988800-1741176000@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. March 3rd\, 4th\, and 5th\, 8 AM – 12:00 PM PT each day.\nHosted by:  Pollinator Friendly Alliance. \nLearn more and register here today.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/best-practices-for-pollinators-summit-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20260603T203651
CREATED:20241206T182624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T210048Z
UID:18186-1740700800-1740787199@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Bee City and Bee Campus Renewal Reports and Fees Due
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf 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 first 60 affiliates\, you are an early adopter and do not need to pay the renewal fee. \nIf your city or campus was certified in 2024: your renewal report and annual fee are due on February 28\, 2026 \nIf this is your first year of reporting and are wondering what’s involved\, check out some of last year’s reports for inspiration. \nThank you!
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/bee-city-and-bee-campus-renewal-reports-and-fees-due-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T203651
CREATED:20240928T012737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T161847Z
UID:17595-1740045600-1740049200@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Radio-Tracking Monarchs: Harnessing Technology to Unravel Western Migration and Habitat Insights
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \n\nAshley Fisher – Endangered Species Conservation Biologist\, Monarch Overwintering Specialist – Xerces Societyo
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/radio-tracking-monarchs-harnessing-technology-to-unravel-western-migration-and-habitat-insights/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T203651
CREATED:20250212T202413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T202413Z
UID:18868-1739620800-1739631600@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Great Buzz Gathering
DESCRIPTION: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. \n12:00 PM ET Doors for networking and visiting exhibitors. Relax and grab a beverage or lunch from the food truck! \n1:00 PM ET The formal program of 10-minute presentations begins: \n1.Bill Jones\, Owner\, Carolina Native Nursery—How the Southeast’s Largest Supplier of Native Shrubs Is Recovering From Helene \n2. Ruth Gonzalez\, Member\, Bee City USA-Asheville Leadership Committee—The Asheville Butterfly Trail Is Taking Flight! \n3. Dr. Jennifer Geib\, Associate Professor\, Biology Department\, Appalachian State University— Pollinators in Peril: How Climate Change Is Shifting the Buzz \n4. Hannah Coats\, Land Resources Manager & Elijah Charette\, Stewardship Coordinator\, RiverLink—Best Natives for Replanting Streambanks & Floodplains \n5. Keith Aitken\, Urban Forester\, City of Asheville—A Brighter Future for Asheville’s Tree Canopy \n2:00—3:00 PM ET Visit speakers and other exhibitors at their tables. \nWhether you’re passionate about gardening\, fascinated by biodiversity\, or simply curious about how to help\, this is your opportunity to join the movement. Together\, let’s create a world where pollinators—and all life—can thrive. We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/great-buzz-gathering/
LOCATION:The Mule at Devil’s Foot\, 131 Sweeten Creek Road\, Asheville\, 28803
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTSTAMP:20260603T203651
CREATED:20250122T001617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T001617Z
UID:18723-1739145600-1743811199@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Proposal Window Open: California Monarch and Pollinator Habitat 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 10 – April 4\, 2025 \n Kit pickup: October; December (Southern California) \n\n\nLearn more and submit your proposal here
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/proposal-window-open-california-monarch-and-pollinator-habitat-kits/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTSTAMP:20260603T203651
CREATED:20250219T225942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T230138Z
UID:18934-1738886400-1742515199@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Proposal Window Open: Detroit Pollinator Habitat Kits
DESCRIPTION:Qualifying projects: Community-serving urban farms\, community gardens\, and community organizations \nQualifying locations: Detroit and Greater Metro Detroit\, MI \nSpecial kit features: Emphasis on urban agricultural landscapes and habitat aesthetics in cities; native plants attractive to pollinators\, natural enemies of pests\, and your community. \nProject proposals: February 7 – March 20\, 2025 \nKit pickup: Late May / Early June \n\nLearn more and submit your proposal here
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/proposal-window-open-detroit-pollinator-habitat-kits-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250202
DTSTAMP:20260603T203652
CREATED:20241206T182706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T210008Z
UID:18192-1738368000-1738454399@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA Reporting Window Opens
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf 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 first 60 affiliates\, you are an early adopter and do not need to pay the renewal fee. \nIf your city or campus was certified in 2024: your renewal report and annual fee are due in February 28\, 2026 \nIf this is your first year of reporting and are wondering what’s involved\, check out some of last year’s reports for inspiration. \nThank you!
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/bee-city-usa-and-bee-campus-usa-reporting-window-opens-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T203652
CREATED:20241216T185456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T200511Z
UID:18402-1737540000-1737543600@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA Renewal Report Walk-Through
DESCRIPTION:Is this your first year reporting on your community’s Bee City or Bee Campus activities? We’re here to help! Join us for a walk-through of the reporting process on Jan. 22. We’ll show you how to navigate the website and access a preview of the report. For inspiration\, we’ll share recent examples of great reports from Bee Cities and Bee Campuses.  \nWho reports in 2025? If your community was certified as a Bee City or Bee Campus (BCUSA) in 2023 or earlier\, your report on 2024 activities is due by Feb. 28\, 2025. The reporting window opens Feb. 1. \nThis free Bee City USA webinar is hosted by Xerces Society and will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel on the Bee City USA playlist. Auto-generated Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/bee-city-usa-and-bee-campus-usa-renewal-report-walk-through/
LOCATION:Zoom
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