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 […]
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!): 🌻 Qualifying projects: Urban farms, community gardens and spaces, working lands, public lands and tribal lands. Not for residential/private […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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. […]
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