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 […]
Qualifying projects: Working lands or community food initiatives Qualifying locations: Wisconsin Special kit features: Supports monarch butterflies, native pollinators, and beneficial insects Project proposals: Open submission […]
🌸 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 […]
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 […]
🦋 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 […]
🌿 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 […]
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 […]
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