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SUMMARY:Building Pollinator Habitat in Towns and Cities: Pacific Northwest Region
DESCRIPTION:Join Eric Lee-Mäder\, Pollinator Program Co-Director\, as he takes a closer look at the needs of pollinators in the Pacific Northwest Region. Learn what plants pollinators need\, how to provide nesting habitat\, and what steps you can take to make change in your city. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/building-pollinator-habitat-in-towns-and-cities-pacific-northwest-region/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162430
CREATED:20201219T012838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T201051Z
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SUMMARY:Building Pollinator Habitat in Towns and Cities: California Region
DESCRIPTION:Join Jessa Kay Cruz\, Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist\, as she takes a closer look at the needs of pollinators in the California Region. Learn what plants pollinators need\, how to provide nesting habitat\, and what steps you can take to make change in your city. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/building-pollinator-habitat-in-towns-and-cities-california-region/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210223T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162430
CREATED:20210203T000635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T161317Z
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SUMMARY:Bee City & Bee Campus Series: Community Solutions to Reduce Pesticide Use
DESCRIPTION:Join panelists from communities around the country to learn about the innovative approaches they have taken to reduce pesticide use and protect pollinators. Communities have tackled pesticides in a wide range of ways\, from implementing integrated pest management plans on city land\, to educating neighbors about how to take an ecological approach to mosquito control\, to galvanizing community support for state legislative efforts. In this webinar\, you will hear from three communities about their successes and challenges in addressing pesticide use. We hope this will inspire you to consider creative ways to reduce pesticide use in your own community and beyond. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/bee-city-bee-campus-series-community-solutions-to-reduce-pesticide-use/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210316T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162430
CREATED:20210203T000830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T161354Z
UID:4317-1615888800-1615892400@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Bee City & Bee Campus Series: Very Special(ist) Bees and the Flowers They Love
DESCRIPTION:Join Nancy Adamson of Xerces to learn about specialist bees and how you can help document plant-pollinator connections. Many bees are pollen specialists\, collecting pollen from a single species\, genus\, or plant family. Despite knowing many of these plant-bee connections\, we do not have good images of all these specialist bees. We would love your help documenting them and other invertebrates visiting their host plants. This program will highlight where to find specialist bee information–primarily for the eastern U.S.—and bee phenology information to guide your efforts. We will also discuss how you can help document wildlife via iNaturalist.org and Bugguide.net. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/bee-city-bee-campus-series-very-specialist-bees-and-the-flowers-they-love/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTAMP:20260603T162430
CREATED:20210325T032803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T032803Z
UID:5141-1616608800-1616612400@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Landscapes for Bees
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about choosing plants and ornamentals for your outdoor spaces to support the native bee population. Meet the UMD Bee Lab\, learn what they do and how to buy UMD Honey. Featuring: Dennis van Engelsdorp\, Associate Professor in Entomology and Mark Dykes\, UMD Extension Bee Specialist. Zach Jones\, Symons Squad member and ’20 landscape management alum will also join us to talk about designing your outdoor spaces. He works for McHale Design as an Assistant Account Manager.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/outdoor-landscapes-for-bees/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210518T230000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162430
CREATED:20210318T035803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T161419Z
UID:5118-1621332000-1621378800@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Bee City USA & Bee Campus USA Series: Comparing Benefits and Costs of Pursuing Bee Campus USA Certification
DESCRIPTION:While pollinator conservation efforts among universities continue to grow\, many others remain unengaged. Demonstrating the value of pollinator conservations among students may help encourage university leaders to take action. Join Dr. Jerrod Penn to learn about the research that he and Wuyang Hu did to investigate the role of student interest in pollinator conservation actions. This webinar will include an overview of their study and their finding that certification generally creates positive benefits greater than costs. \nJerrod Penn\, PhD – Jerrod is an assistant professor of environmental/resource economics and sustainability at Louisiana State University. His work focuses on individual behavior and preferences to understand economic values for changes in the environment such as species abundance and diversity. His collaborations include work on resource conservation for pollinators\, sustainable forestry\, outdoor recreation\, beach management\, and agriculture. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/bee-city-usa-bee-campus-usa-series-comparing-benefits-and-costs-of-pursuing-bee-campus-usa-certification/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162430
CREATED:20210519T042928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T161444Z
UID:5500-1623924000-1623927600@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Human Dimensions of Pollinator Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Usually when people hear the buzz phrase “pollinator conservation” they think of bees and butterflies\, not people. However\, people have an essential role to play in pollinator conservation. Join guest speaker\, Shannon Westlake\, to learn about the human side of pollinator conservation and the various actions you can take to get more involved with supporting our native insect pollinator friends. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/human-dimensions-of-pollinator-conservation/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210623T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210623T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162430
CREATED:20210604T053049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T192034Z
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Week Panel & Happy Hour: Ask Us Anything about Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Pollinator Week by joining in a fun and informative happy hour Q&A with a panel of Xerces Society pollinator conservation experts!  For nearly 50 years\, Xerces staff have worked to protect and conserve pollinators and their habitats. Our amazing staff are national leaders getting science-based guidance for pollinator conservation into the hands of farmers\, ranchers\, gardeners\, and other land managers. During this Q&A\, participants will have the opportunity to directly ask Xerces staff about anything and everything related to pollinator conservation\, native habitat restoration\, pesticide use and impacts\, climate change resilience\, grazing management\, and more. We’ll also be distributing door prizes such as Xerces Society books\, habitat signs\, and more to attendees throughout the hour! Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \n  \nThis event will be emceed by Eric Lee-Mäder (Pollinator Program Co-Director) and the panelists are: Stephanie Frischie (Agronomist\, Native Plant Materials Specialist)\, Kelly Gill (Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist\, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Region)\, Sarah Hoyle (Pesticide Program Specialist)\, Jennifer Hopwood (Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist\, Midwest)\,  Karin Jokela (Farm Bill Pollinator Conservation Planner\, Minnesota)\, Jessa Kay Cruz (Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist\, California and the Intermountain West)\, Angela Laws (Endangered Species Conservation Biologist and Climate Change Lead)\, Molly Martin (Bee City USA Coordinator)\, and Ray Moranz (Grazing Lands Pollinator Ecologist).
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/pollinator-week-panel-happy-hour-ask-us-anything-about-pollinators/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210701T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210701T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162430
CREATED:20210519T043053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T020801Z
UID:5502-1625133600-1625137200@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:The Wondrous World of Fireflies
DESCRIPTION:Fireflies are surely among the greatest ambassadors for Earth’s natural magic. For centuries their ethereal beauty has sparked wonder and inspired poets\, artists\, and children of all ages. Yet they also hold so many mysteries! Join guest speaker Sara Lewis\, an expert on fireflies\, to learn how they got their bright lights\, explore their remarkable lifestyles\, hear how human activities put fireflies at risk\, and learn what you can do to help protect these charismatic insects. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/the-wondrous-world-of-fireflies/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210812T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162430
CREATED:20210604T053245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T161640Z
UID:5809-1628762400-1628766000@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Eight Action Items to Protect Insects from Global Declines
DESCRIPTION:Join Akito Y. Kawahara\, the lead researcher at the Florida Museum of Natural History’s McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity\, to learn about how to help save our important insects. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/eight-action-items-to-protect-insects-from-global-declines/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210923T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162430
CREATED:20210604T053420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T161719Z
UID:5811-1632391200-1632394800@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Biological Control in Urban Parks: A Study in Bogotá (Colombia)
DESCRIPTION:Join Paola Olaya Arenas\, a postdoctoral fellow at Institute Alexander von Humboldt\, as she talks about her research on insect pests and natural enemies in Bogotá. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/biological-control-in-urban-parks-a-study-in-bogota-colombia/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210929T230000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162430
CREATED:20210909T042914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T161753Z
UID:6306-1632909600-1632956400@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Session 1: Reducing Reliance on Pesticides Through Integrated Pest Management
DESCRIPTION:To protect pollinators\, Bee Cities and Campuses are re-examining chemical-centric pest management practices and reducing pesticide use on city and campus lands. Join us for a presentation by Sharon Selvaggio\, Pesticide Program Specialist at the Xerces Society\, to learn about proven best practices for cities and campuses striving to reduce their reliance on pesticides. Sharon will also touch on examples of community-based efforts that are inspiring more people to reduce their reliance on these risky tools at home. This session is appropriate for all Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA affiliates\, including grounds staff; city or campus managers; and community members.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/session-1-reducing-reliance-on-pesticides-through-integrated-pest-management/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211006T114500
DTSTAMP:20260603T162430
CREATED:20210909T043102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T162028Z
UID:6308-1633514400-1633520700@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Session 2: Practitioners Series - Model Integrated Pest Management Programs for Bee City and Bee Campus Affiliates
DESCRIPTION:The City of San Francisco has been a recognized leader in urban Integrated Pest Management for decades. Join Chris Geiger\, PhD\, of San Francisco (Manager of the Green Purchasing & IPM Programs) to learn what has made San Francisco’s IPM program one of the most recognized in the country. And from Portland Community College\, meet Jack Lussier (District Grounds Manager)\, who oversees its effective campus IPM program. Attend this session to learn about sound\, forward-thinking integrated pest management programs that can serve as models for your affiliate’s program. This session is suitable for all Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA affiliates\, including grounds staff; city or campus managers; and community members.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/session-2-practitioners-series-model-integrated-pest-management-programs-for-bee-city-and-bee-campus-affiliates/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211021T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162430
CREATED:20210604T053551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T201148Z
UID:5813-1634810400-1634814000@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Climate Change and Land Use Change Impacts on Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Biodiversity across the globe and throughout the tree of life is in major flux\, and understanding the nature and causes of these changes is critical for developing effective conservation and management strategies. Pollinators are an especially important group to understand biodiversity change in\, given the ecosystem and agricultural services that they provide\, and bumblebees are a particularly important group of wild native pollinators found across North America and Europe. Over the last few decades\, many species across this group have been declining\, with links being made to climate change and habitat loss as the culprits. Join Peter Soroye\, Conservation Biologist\, to learn about his PhD research\, looking at many species across multiple continents to explore how climate change has affected North America and European bumblebees over the last 120 years\, and how human land use and habitat loss change that relationship. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/climate-change-and-land-use-change-impacts-on-pollinators/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162430
CREATED:20210604T053704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T053704Z
UID:5815-1636624800-1636628400@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Western Butterflies: History\, Threats\, and Possible Futures
DESCRIPTION:Join Matt Forister\, Professor of Biology and Insect Ecology at the University of Nevada\, as he explores data from different long term sources on western butterfly species and habitats and an overview of threats in the west. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \nClick here for more information and to register.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/western-butterflies-history-threats-and-possible-futures/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162430
CREATED:20220113T024508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T024508Z
UID:6656-1641841200-1642708800@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Bee City USA-Hampton Pollinator Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:This webinar series take you through a variety of pollinators and how to attract and grow for them. Join us on our pollinator journey!\nJanuary 20\, 2022: A Year in the Life\, Honey Bee and Beekeeper with Al Banwell\nFebruary 17\, 2022: Beginner’s Guide to Mason and Leafcutter Bees with Marty Wood\nMarch 17\, 2022: Growing Butterflies with George Curran\nApril 21\, 2022: Phoebus Waterfront Park Pollinator Garden with April Receveur\nMay 19\, 2022: Container Gardening with Gayle Mooney\nJune 16\, 2022: Pollinators and Beneficial Insects in the Garden with Dr. Barb Abraham\nJuly 21\, 2022: There’s More Than One Tree to Help Our Pollinators! with Debbie Blanton
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/bee-city-usa-hampton-pollinator-webinar-series/2022-01-10/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162430
CREATED:20220112T093210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T094310Z
UID:6669-1642068000-1642071600@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Bees at Home: the Natural History of Bumble Bee Nesting
DESCRIPTION:Bumble bees are among the best-studied invertebrates\, yet a number of aspects of these important pollinators’ life history remain uncertain. One of these is the ecology of nest founding by queens in spring\, and more broadly\, behaviors in the nest. More than one-quarter of North American bumble bee species are currently at some degree of extinction risk\, so we urgently need more information on how nesting biology impacts colony development and reproduction\, and how a changing environment affects bumble bee nesting behavior. In this webinar\, we’ll examine what is known of bumble bee nesting biology\, and consider some unanswered questions about how cooperation and conflict structure the social lives and growth of bumble bee colonies. Along the way\, we’ll answer questions about what queens are up to in early spring and how people can support bumble bees populations. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \nClick here to register and for more information.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/bees-at-home-the-natural-history-of-bumble-bee-nesting/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162431
CREATED:20220112T094115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T095155Z
UID:6674-1645696800-1645700400@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Saving Western Monarchs: Creating Habitat in California
DESCRIPTION:Join Emma Pelton\, Senior Conservation Biologist\, and Angela Laws\, Endangered Species Conservation Biologist with Xerces\, to learn more about the exciting work Xerces is doing to protect western monarchs in California. We will talk about the status of western monarchs\, including information from the recent overwintering counts\, and then discuss the work Xerces is doing with partners around the state to create and protect monarch habitat in their overwintering and breeding grounds. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \nClick here for more information and to register.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/xerces-society-webinars-the-xerces-society-hosts-webinars-and-participates-in-events-organized-by-other-organizations-this-page-lists-all-the-upcoming-topics-and-dates-you-can-also-find-updates-on/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162431
CREATED:20220125T080206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T080206Z
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SUMMARY:Best Practices for Pollinators Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pollinator Friendly Alliance and Xerces Society for this three-day online event with a wealth of presenters and topics. Participants will learn ecologically sound land stewardship practices that promote pollinators\, climate resilience\, clean water and lands. Summit topics provide practical knowledge and innovation on pesticide reduction\, habitat installation\, soil health and more. \nClick here for more information and to register.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/best-practices-for-pollinators-summit/2022-03-01/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220303T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162431
CREATED:20220210T013454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T031404Z
UID:6783-1646330400-1646334000@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:How Everyone Can Contribute to Pollinator Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Join Maddy Kangas\, Monarch Butterfly Conservation Planner with the Xerces Society\, for this webinar hosted by the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Maddy will discuss the status of pollinators\, including monarch butterflies\, and need for conservation action; monarch biology and habitat requirements; land management practices to protect pollinators; examples of pollinator habitat projects; and how you can get involved (community science programs and more).
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/how-everyone-can-contribute-to-pollinator-conservation/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220316T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162431
CREATED:20220310T034513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T034513Z
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SUMMARY:Planting for Pollinators - Addressing the Very Real and Hidden Risks of Systemic Pesticide Contamination
DESCRIPTION:Are your pollinator-friendly plants pesticide-free?  Studies are showing that too many landscape plants and trees are pre-treated well before sale with long lasting pesticides\, including both insecticides and fungicides.  We don’t want to betray the pollinators we are working to save by luring them to flowers that potentially can cause them harm. Learn how to ask the right questions to get the correct answers from your nursery\, tree broker or landscape professional. Join us for a conversation about pre-treated plants and trees with Dr. Susan Kegley\, Pesticide Toxicologist and organic farmer\, Aimee Code and Sharon Selvaggio of Xerces Society\, and Podcaster Terry Oxford along with Kreigh and Ashley of Burbank’s Monarch Mile. \nRegister in advance for this webinar here.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/planting-for-pollinators-addressing-the-very-real-and-hidden-risks-of-systemic-pesticide-contamination/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220405T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162431
CREATED:20220303T045103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T231917Z
UID:6877-1649152800-1649156400@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:How to host a free film screening: My Garden of a Thousand Bees
DESCRIPTION:Join Bee City USA and HHMI Tangled Bank Studios to learn how Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA affiliates can host a free film screening of My Garden of a Thousand Bees in their communities. Includes a free promotional toolkit. This webinar will be recorded and available to affiliates. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \nSpeakers: \nAlex Pearson\, Impact & Communications Producer\, HHMI Tangled Bank Studios \nMatthew Shepherd\, Director of Outreach & Education\, The Xerces Society \nLaura Rost\, Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA Coordinator\, The Xerces Society \nAbout the film: \nMy Garden of a Thousand Bees follows acclaimed wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn during the COVID-19 lockdown of spring and summer 2020\, as he becomes bee obsessed and develops relationships with individual bees. Filming more than 60 species of bees\, from Britain’s largest bumblebees to scissor bees\, which are the size of a mosquito\, Dohrn observes how differences in behavior set different species apart from each other. Eventually\, he gets so close to the bees\, he can identify individuals just by looking at them.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/how-to-host-a-free-film-screening-my-garden-of-a-thousand-bees/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220407T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162431
CREATED:20220112T094628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T094628Z
UID:6676-1649325600-1649329200@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Climate Change and Biodiversity: A Critical Nexus for Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Addressing climate change and protecting biodiversity go hand-in-hand. In this webinar Angela Laws\, Endangered Species Conservation Biologist and Climate Change Lead for Xerces will talk about the many linkages between climate change and biodiversity. We will learn about some of the many ways that pollinators may be affected by climate change. We’ll discuss Xerces’ approach to protecting biodiversity while addressing climate change using nature-based climate solutions\, as well as actions that everyone can take to help. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \nClick here for more information and to register.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/climate-change-and-biodiversity-a-critical-nexus-for-conservation/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162431
CREATED:20220412T031047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T031047Z
UID:7081-1650369600-1650373200@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Supporting Biodiversity through Pollinator Plantings and Avoiding Pesticide Exposure
DESCRIPTION:Join Aaron Anderson and Sharon Selvaggio to learn about the unique and specialized relationships between pollinators\, plants\, and other species and how your planting choices can support biodiversity and conservation needs. We’ll also cover the principles of ecologically-based pest management to reduce pesticide impacts to pollinators in the urban landscape. \nReScape is sponsoring this talk as part of their Earth Day 2022 Partnership Program. ReScape provides a regenerative\, whole systems foundation to landscaping education\, workforce development and policy\, addressing climate change earthscape and land use issues. Click here to register through ReScape.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/supporting-biodiversity-through-pollinator-plantings-and-avoiding-pesticide-exposure/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220512T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162431
CREATED:20220112T094948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T094948Z
UID:6678-1652349600-1652353200@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:What Bee is That? An Introduction to Commonly Encountered Bees of the US
DESCRIPTION:By May\, spring will have arrived across the US and with it\, many bees will be emerging and seeking out places to forage and nest — and you might be surprised at how many different species can be found in gardens\, parks\, and other green spaces across our neighborhoods and hometowns. Matthew Shepherd\, Director of Outreach & Education\, will introduce you to commonly encountered bees\, with notes on their diversity and behaviors\, how to identify them\, and their habitat needs. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \nClick here for more information and to register.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/what-bee-is-that-an-introduction-to-commonly-encountered-bees-of-the-us/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220518T230000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162431
CREATED:20220406T235056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T014217Z
UID:7072-1652868000-1652914800@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Imperiled Butterflies in the Intermountain West: Biology and conservation strategies for the Four Corners States
DESCRIPTION:Recent research on western butterflies has highlighted the influences of climate change\, pesticides\, and other stressors in the decline of many butterfly species across our western landscapes. These declines are not limited to species with small ranges\, but also include widespread species like the west coast lady (Vanessa annabella)\, ruddy copper (Tharsalea rubidus)\, and others. Join Kevin Burls\, Xerces Endangered Species Conservation Advocate\, as he highlights some of the butterfly species most at risk of decline in Utah\, Arizona\, New Mexico\, and Colorado\, based on a recent west-wide assessment by Xerces staff and collaborating scientists\, and will discuss the best ways to conserve existing populations of these imperiled pollinators. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \nClick here to register for free. \n  \nKevin Burls \nEndangered Species Conservation Advocate \nAs Conservation Advocate for the Endangered Species program\, Kevin’s efforts with the Xerces Society focus on protecting the hundreds of butterfly species that inhabit deserts\, forests\, and grasslands across the western United States. Before working with the Xerces Society\, Kevin was the Integrated Pest Management Educator for the University of Nevada\, Reno Extension\, with a focus on native pollinators and beneficial insects. In addition\, Kevin and his wife co-founded the invertebrate science education nonprofit Nevada Bugs & Butterflies in Reno\, Nevada in 2012. He holds a Ph.D. in Ecology\, Evolution\, and Conservation Biology from the University of Nevada\, Reno.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/imperiled-butterflies-in-the-intermountain-west-biology-and-conservation-strategies-for-the-four-corners-states/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162431
CREATED:20220527T004444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T004444Z
UID:7469-1654196400-1654200000@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Reducing Reliance on Pesticides in New Mexico (In-Person & Live-Streamed)
DESCRIPTION:Los Alamos Education Center\nLos Alamos\, New Mexico\n\nThe city of Los Alamos in New Mexico is developing an integrated pest management plan. What does this mean? Why is this important? Join Emily Ruth Spindler\, Xerces Southwest Pesticide Program Specialist\, to learn the basics about pesticides\, unpack the implications of pesticide use on pollinators and the environment\, and discover alternative pest management strategies for southwestern cities like Los Alamos. This webinar will be recorded and available on Xerces’ YouTube channel after the event. \nClick here to learn more and register for free.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/reducing-reliance-on-pesticides-in-new-mexico-in-person-live-streamed/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220623T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162431
CREATED:20220618T034537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220618T034537Z
UID:7846-1655982000-1655985600@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Promoting Pollinators in Your Yard
DESCRIPTION:Free webinar: Have you been hearing a lot about pollinators lately? From monarchs to honey bees\, these guys have been getting a lot of attention in the news. Come find out what all the “buzz” is about. In this class you will learn about the importance of pollinators\, theories on why they’re in decline\, and how you can promote pollinators in your yard.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/promoting-pollinators-in-your-yard/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220623T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220623T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162431
CREATED:20220531T232846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T232846Z
UID:7475-1656000000-1656007200@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Bee Day in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Keep Tyler Beautiful will be celebrating the 2nd Annual Bee Day in the Garden on Thursday\, June 23 from 4 – 6 p.m. CST at the Tyler Rose Garden\, located at 420 Rose Park Drive. This event is a culmination of a week’s long celebration of National Pollinator Week and celebrates our favorite pollinator\, the honey bee.\nWe invite the community to come and learn about bees and other pollinators and their importance. The celebration includes activities for children\, honey vendors\, face painters\, and local food trucks. Educational workshops will be offered for residents interested in becoming beekeepers or planting a pollinator garden. The workshops will be led by the East Texas Beekeepers Association and the Smith County Master Gardeners.\nThe City of Tyler is one of nine cities in Texas to be designated a Bee City USA\, under the Keep Tyler Beautiful program. Our mission as an affiliate is to educate and raise awareness in the community on the importance of all pollinator species\, including honey bees.\nAll Bee Day in the Garden activities and educational workshops are free of cost. Vendors and food trucks will be fee.\nFor more information on the Bee City USA and Keep Tyler Beautiful program please contact Erin Garner\, Community Coordinator at KTyB@tylertexas.com or (903) 531-1335 or visit https://bit.ly/BeeDayintheGarden
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/bee-day-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Garden\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Tyler Beautiful":MAILTO:ktyb@tylertexas.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220624T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T162431
CREATED:20220616T042917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T042917Z
UID:7809-1656064800-1656072000@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Hillside Planting Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us to plant some powerhouse pollinator plants at the pollinator hillside at Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands in SE Seattle in honor of Pollinator Week. Explore the farm! Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy on site after the work party.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/pollinator-hillside-planting-party/
LOCATION:Garden\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bee City Seattle":MAILTO:lauramatter@tilthalliance.org
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