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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250807
DTSTAMP:20260604T061814
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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
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DTSTAMP:20260604T061814
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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
DTSTAMP:20260604T061814
CREATED:20250416T171140Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260604T061814
CREATED:20250505T180502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T194640Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T110000
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CREATED:20250317T195444Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260604T061814
CREATED:20250410T190719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T200529Z
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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:20260604T061814
CREATED:20250416T170345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T021142Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T061814
CREATED:20250403T184557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T021040Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T061814
CREATED:20250403T181629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T161957Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T061814
CREATED:20250326T220159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T200804Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T061814
CREATED:20250205T173753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T200746Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T061814
CREATED:20250218T205951Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T161917Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250402
DTSTAMP:20260604T061814
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T061814
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:20260604T061814
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:20260604T061814
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:20260604T061814
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Bee City USA-Asheville":MAILTO:info@beecityasheville.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTSTAMP:20260604T061814
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:20260604T061814
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:20260604T061814
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T061814
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250217
DTSTAMP:20260604T061814
CREATED:20250121T195606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T200232Z
UID:18709-1737417600-1739750399@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Proposal Window Open: Mid-Atlantic Monarch and Pollinator Habitat Kits Project
DESCRIPTION:The proposal window is open now through February 16 for the Xerces Society’s Mid-Atlantic Monarch and Pollinator Kits! Please feel free to share this with anyone you think might qualify (including Bee Cities and Bee Campuses!):  \n🌻 Qualifying projects: Urban farms\, community gardens and spaces\, working lands\, public lands and tribal lands. Not for residential/private homes.  \n🌻 Qualifying locations: Mid-Atlantic and NYC region  \n🌻 Special kit features: Supports monarch butterflies and native pollinators  \n🌻 Project proposals: January 20 – February 16\, 2025 \n🌻 Kit pickup: Late-May to Early-June (exact dates TBD) \nLearn more and submit a proposal
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/proposal-window-open-mid-atlantic-monarch-and-pollinator-habitat-kits-project/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T061814
CREATED:20241101T201513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T022156Z
UID:17957-1736416800-1736420400@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Western Butterflies and Lost Species in the Anthropocene
DESCRIPTION:Monitoring is essential to our understanding of insects in the modern era\, the Anthropocene\, and monitoring comes in many different forms and serves different purposes. Join Matt Forister\, professor in the Biology Department at the University of Nevada\, Reno\, as he discusses working with North America’s longest-running butterfly monitoring project across Northern California\, and presents major findings with respect to the impacts of climate change and pesticides on butterfly populations. He will also talk about data from projects supported by community scientists\, which are going to be of increasing importance in the coming years. Finally\, Matt will discuss new efforts to organize information on species that appear to be lost\, but\, with effort from scientists and the public\, might be found again. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. 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\nMatt Forister is a professor of biology and insect ecology in the Biology Department at the University of Nevada\, Reno. He has studied butterflies and other insects in the western US for the last 20 years\, and has published more than 100 journal articles and book chapters on issues that include insects adapting to exotic plants and butterflies responding to a changing climate. One of the main concerns for Forister and his graduate students is the collection of data at sites in the Sierra Nevada that have been studied for almost 50 years\, a project originally started by Art Shapiro of UC Davis.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/western-butterflies-and-lost-species-in-the-anthropocene/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T061814
CREATED:20241019T060123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T022131Z
UID:17860-1733392800-1733396400@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating Invertebrates: A Year of Conservation with the Xerces Society
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 Executive Director Scott Black as he explores the impactful work of the Xerces Society in 2024. From creating pollinator habitat and advocating for pesticide reduction to launching community science initiatives and educational programs\, Xerces has achieved remarkable progress in invertebrate conservation. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \n\nScott Black – Executive Director – Xerces Society
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/celebrating-invertebrates-a-year-of-conservation-with-the-xerces-society/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTSTAMP:20260604T061814
CREATED:20240513T211416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T201716Z
UID:15492-1729728000-1730419199@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Bat Week
DESCRIPTION: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 the world each night – eating tons of insects\, pollinating flowers\, and spreading seeds that grow new plants and trees.\nPhoto Credit: Paul Moosman/ Wikimedia
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/bat-week/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241013
DTSTAMP:20260604T061814
CREATED:20240612T234630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T234630Z
UID:15943-1728691200-1728777599@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:World Migratory Bird Day for Mexico\, Central and South America\, and the Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:World Migratory Bird Day is an extension of Interntaional Migratory Bird Day\, which focused on the Western Hemispere and started in 1993. Continuing the tradition with IMBD\, WMBD celebrates and brings attention to one of the most important and spectacular events in the Americas – bird migration. It includes 700 events and programs dedicated to introducing the public to migratory birds and ways to conserve them. \nAlthough Migratory Bird Day is officially celebrated on the Second Saturday in October for Mexico\, Cenral and South America\, and the Carribean\, as migrating birds return to wintering sites\, birds do not all migrate at the same time. To provide the opportunity to observe birds on stopover sites as they journey\,  you are encouraged to celebrate when the timing is best at your location. WMBD programs and events are hosted nearly every month of the year. \nEvery day is Bird Day! 
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/world-migratory-bird-day-for-mexico-central-and-south-america-and-the-caribbean/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241010T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T061814
CREATED:20240814T200428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T183817Z
UID:17182-1728554400-1728558000@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:IPM Toolkit Webinar
DESCRIPTION:To protect pollinators\, Bee Cities and Campuses are reducing pesticide use and embracing integrated pest management practices. To help\, we’re launching a new IPM Plan Toolkit to guide affiliates as they create or improve their IPM plans. Join us for a presentation by Aaron Anderson\, Pesticide Program Specialist at the Xerces Society\, to learn about these brand new resources and review why IPM and pest reduction is such an important BCUSA commitment. We’ll also share some examples of affiliates doing creative IPM work in their communities. This session is appropriate for all Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA affiliates\, including grounds staff; city or campus managers; and community members. \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\nAaron Anderson\nPesticide Program Specialist. Towns and Cities Lead.\nThe Xerces Society \n Aaron Anderson works with the public and Xerces staff to reduce pesticide use in residential landscapes\, including promoting alternative pest control measures and pollinator-friendly gardening practices. Prior to joining Xerces in 2022\, he researched pollinator conservation in urban landscapes\, restored habitat for several endangered butterfly species\, and worked in insect biocontrol. In 2021 he was an AAAS Mass Media Fellow at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch\, where he reported science and business stories. Aaron has a PhD from Oregon State University\, and outside of work you can probably find him riding his bike\, science writing\, or fiddling with old cameras.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/ipm-toolkit-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T061814
CREATED:20240916T182448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T180146Z
UID:17399-1728118800-1728136800@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Fall Wildflower & Pollinator Festival
DESCRIPTION:Wildflower and Pollinator Festival\, October 5\, 2024\nThe annual family-friendly Wildflower and Pollinator Festival returns to Brooker Creek Preserve this year on Saturday\, October 5 from 9:00-2:00!\nThis year’s festival will include some of the most popular activities like:\n• Butterfly Encounter – wander through a butterfly enclosure for an up-close encounter with our winged wonders\n• Native Plant Vendors – local nurseries will be offering native plants perfect for planting your own pollinator garden at home\n• Wildflower Quest – discover native wildflowers at the Preserve on a short\, self-guided hike and receive a prize!\n• Arts and Crafts – Pollinator-themed arts and crafts suitable for the whole family\, all day in the Auditorium\n• Refreshments – MyCone Creamery will be on-site offering delicious\, custom-made coffee and decadent ice cream\n• Tattoo Station – visitors can wear a delightful temporary tattoo designed by Florida Artist Kate Dolamore of Kate Dolamore Art.\nIn addition to these favorites\, this year’s festival will also include a real honeybee hive demonstration and a chance to learn more about these European helpers that make local honey. Author Linda Smock will be reading her newest book: Black-eyed Susan and Friends. The book follows a child exploring a garden stopping along the way through the pages of the book to explain about the pollinators they see along the way. Great for families!\nParking for the event is first-come first served.\nDogs and pets are not allowed at the Preserve.\nWildflower and Pollinator Festival\nBrooker Creek Preserve\n3940 Keystone Road\nTarpon Springs\, FL 34688
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/fall-wildflower-pollinator-festival/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Preserve\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources":MAILTO:parks@pinellas.gov
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