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SUMMARY:Bring Back the Pollinator Pledge Q&A: Planting for 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 \nJoin 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 select native plants with season-long bloom to provide nectar and pollen for the pollinators in your habitat. \nTo learn more about the Bring Back the Pollinators Pledge go to: www.xerces.org/bringbackthepollinators \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on the Xerces Society YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \nLearn more and register here today! \nXerces Society presenters include: Aaron Anderson\, Steve Armstead\, Jessa Kay Cruz\, Stephanie Frischie\, Olivia Matise\, Julie Michaelson\, Ray Moranz\, and Stefanie Steele. \nTo request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility\, please contact outreach@xerces.org.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/bring-back-the-pollinator-pledge-qa-planting-for-pollinators/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Spring into Pollinator-Safe Gardening: Protecting Habitat From Pesticides
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 \nReducing pesticide use at home is an important part of providing healthy habitat for pollinators. But\, pesticides can be tricky to address because they are invisible and can come from unexpected sources. In the spring\, two of these are home mosquito sprays and contamination in plants you may be purchasing from nurseries. Join Sharon Selvaggio and Aaron Anderson\, Xerces Society pesticide program specialists\, to learn about these pesticide risks\, how to protect your habitat from them\, and discuss alternatives. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on the Xerces Society YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \nLearn more and register here today! \n\nSharon Selvaggio – Pesticide Program Specialist\, Parks\, Nurseries & Natural Areas Lead – Xerces Society \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/spring-into-pollinator-safe-gardening-protecting-habitat-from-pesticides/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:MN City to City Conversation on Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board for City to City Conversation on Pollinators. Hosted by Rebeca Gutierrez-Moreno\, PhD\, State Pollinator Coordinator with the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board. The workshop has the purpose of bringing together city officials\, staff\, and volunteers who want to learn about how to help pollinators and take steps to make their city more pollinator friendly. Register to hear from two Minnesota cities who started participating in pollinator-friendly programs and join in a conversation about how you can get involved. \nRegister here \n\nAgenda \n12:00 – 1:15 pm \n\nWelcome and introduction\nPresentations\n\nGreenStep Cities Program – Kristin Mroz\, GreenStep Cities Program Co-Director\nBee City USA Program – Laura Rost\, The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation\, National Coordinator\, Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA\nRed Wing City experience – Kirsten Wert\, City of Red Wing\, Sustainability Commissioner\nVadnais Heights City experience – Erin Spry\, City of Vadnais Heights\, Natural Resource Specialist\n\n\nConversation – time open for attendees to share their experience\, resources and ask questions\nConclusion
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/mn-city-to-city-conversation-on-pollinators/
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SUMMARY:Eastern US Bee City and Bee Campus USA Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us online for our Eastern US Regional Meeting at 12 PM CDT / 1 PM EDT on April 9! We are giving the floor to Bee Cities and Bee Campuses to share case studies of any of their events\, pollinator research\, habitat work\, or pesticide reduction strategies. \nThis is a chance to celebrate successes\, ask for advice\, and connect with your fellow affiliate cities and campuses. \nIf you would like to be featured in your regional meeting\, email the following info to beecityusa@xerces.org by Monday\, April 6: \n\n1-2 high resolution photos (with photo credit)\, and\na short event/activity description\n\nSelected presenters will have 5-10 minutes to speak\, depending on the number of submissions we receive. There will be plenty of time for questions and group discussion. \nFeel free to join us if you are a Bee City or Bee Campus affiliate in Alabama\, Connecticut\, Delaware\, Florida\, Georgia\, Kentucky\, Maine\, Maryland\, Massachusetts\, Mississippi\, New Hampshire\, New Jersey\, New York\, North Carolina\, Ohio\, Pennsylvania\, Puerto Rico\, Rhode Island\, South Carolina\, Tennessee\, Virginia\, Vermont\, Washington DC\, or West Virginia. \nThis free Bee City USA webinar will be recorded and available in the Bee City USA eNewsletter or upon request. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. 
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/eastern-us-bee-city-and-bee-campus-usa-regional-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Western US Bee City and Bee Campus USA Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us online for our Western US Regional Meeting at 12 PM PDT / 1 PM MDT on April 15! We are giving the floor to Bee Cities and Bee Campuses to share case studies of any of their events\, pollinator research\, habitat work\, or pesticide reduction strategies. \nThis is a chance to celebrate successes\, ask for advice\, and connect with your fellow affiliate cities and campuses. \nIf you would like to be featured in your regional meeting\, email the following info to beecityusa@xerces.org by the Friday prior (April 10): \n\n1-2 high resolution photos (with photo credit)\, and\na short event/activity description\n\nSelected presenters will have 5-10 minutes to speak\, depending on the number of submissions we receive. There will be plenty of 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 in the Bee City USA eNewsletter or upon request. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. 
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/western-us-bee-city-and-bee-campus-usa-regional-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Earth Week
DESCRIPTION:Earth Week April 18-24 and Earth Day is April 22. Check out our Earth Week Promo Kit for pollinator-themed event and activity ideas.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/earth-week/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
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SUMMARY:Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day is April 22. Check out our Earth Week Promo Kit for pollinator-themed event and activity ideas.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/earth-day-2026/
LOCATION:NC
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