• Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA Reporting Window Opens

    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 […]

  • 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 pollinators, natural enemies of pests, and your community. Project proposals: February 7 - March 20, 2025 Kit pickup: Late May / Early June Learn more and submit your […]

  • Proposal Window Open: California Monarch and Pollinator Habitat Kits

     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 10 - April 4, 2025  Kit pickup: October; December (Southern California) Learn more and submit your proposal […]

  • 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 […]

  • Proposal Window Open: Oregon Habitat Kits

     Qualifying projects: Working lands, public lands, tribal lands, community spaces. Not for residential/private homes.  Qualifying region: The Klamath-Siskiyou Region of SW Oregon  Project proposals: Open now – April 1, 2025  Kit pickup: October 2025 Please visit the Oregon Habitat Kit website for more information on how to participate.

  • 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. […]

  • Webinar – Still Growing: Pollinator Habitat Maintenance Tips

    Online

    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.  Join 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 […]

  • The Truth About Mosquito Sprays: Investigating their Impact on Pollinators

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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 Insecticides 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 […]

  • Bumble Bee Atlas Ecology And Conservation

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    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 The 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, […]