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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. Did you host a Moth Night, bioblitz, or pollinator festival? We want to hear how it went! This is an opportunity to […]
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