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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
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CREATED:20210604T053551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T201148Z
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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:20260603T144109
CREATED:20210604T053704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T053704Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T200000
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CREATED:20220113T024508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T024508Z
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220224T110000
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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:20260603T144109
CREATED:20220125T080206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T080206Z
UID:6716-1646125200-1646143200@beecityusa.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220303T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T144109
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
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CREATED:20220310T034513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T034513Z
UID:6890-1647453600-1647459000@beecityusa.org
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:20260603T144109
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
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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:20260603T144109
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:20260603T144109
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:20260603T144109
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:20260603T144109
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:20260603T144109
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:20260603T144109
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:20260603T144109
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220630T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220630T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T144109
CREATED:20220427T043751Z
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SUMMARY:Bring Back the Pollinators: Growing Pollinator-Friendly Flowers and More
DESCRIPTION:Join Jennifer Hopwood\, Xerces Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist\, as she walks through how to turn your yard into a pollinator haven. Learn about Xerces resources such as plant lists\, habitat assessment guides\, and landscaping tools. Bring your questions and curiosity.\nThis is the first webinar in our four-part Bring Back the Pollinators series.\nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \n  \n \nJennifer Hopwood \nSenior Pollinator Conservation Specialist -The Xerces Society \nJennifer provides resources and training for pollinator and beneficial insect habitat management and restoration in a variety of landscapes. She oversees a team of four USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service partner biologists and works closely with the NRCS. Jennifer has authored a number of publications and articles\, and is co-author of several books\, including Farming with Native Beneficial Insects\, 100 Plants to Feed the Bees\, and a roadside revegetation manual. Jennifer has a master’s degree in entomology from the University of Kansas. Along with work as a research specialist conducting invertebrate field research and identification\, Jennifer was an instructor in biology and environmental science at Iowa State University and Des Moines Area Community College prior to joining Xerces in 2009.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/bring-back-the-pollinators-growing-pollinator-friendly-flowers-and-more/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220721T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T144109
CREATED:20220427T044046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T030811Z
UID:7264-1658397600-1658401200@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Bring Back the Pollinators: Managing Pests While Protecting Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:How can we manage pests while protecting pollinators in home yards? Good garden pollinator habitat requires flowering plants and undisturbed places for pollinators to nest\, but home landscapes also need to be protected from pesticides. Join Aaron Anderson\, Xerces Pesticide Program Specialist\, to touch on a few key pesticide concerns\, and talk about alternative methods to reduce pest pressure. In particular\, we will learn about some of the common beneficial insects that pollinator plantings can support and how they contribute to pest control.\nThis is the second webinar in the four-part series Bring Back the Pollinators.\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 for free. \n  \n \nAaron Anderson \nPesticide Program Specialist – The Xerces Society \nAaron 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/bring-back-the-pollinators-managing-pests-while-protecting-pollinators/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220727T230000
DTSTAMP:20260603T144109
CREATED:20220702T040301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T200914Z
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SUMMARY:Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA Open House: Pesticide Reduction Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Reducing pesticide impacts and use is a key component of being a Bee City or Campus\, but how this is achieved varies from one region to another as well as the specific location (is it a garden or a park\, a formal planting or a natural area?). Join Sharon Selvaggio and Aaron Anderson of the Xerces Society’s Pesticide Team for an “ask me anything”-style open house!  We’ll do a short presentation on practical ways to reduce pesticide usage\, followed by an extended Q&A session on anything Bee City/Campus or pesticide-related. This session is great for new or longtime participants. \nBring your questions and please feel free to share your favorite pesticide reduction strategies with the group! This webinar will be recorded and available upon request: laura.rost@xerces.org. \n  \nSpeakers: \nSharon Selvaggio\nPesticide Program Specialist\, Parks\, Nurseries & Natural Areas Lead – The Xerces Society \nAaron Anderson\nPesticide Program Specialist – The Xerces Society \nLaura Rost\n​Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA Coordinator – The Xerces Society
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/bee-city-usa-and-bee-campus-usa-open-house-pesticide-reduction-strategies/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220825T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220825T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T144109
CREATED:20220427T044423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T044423Z
UID:7266-1661421600-1661425200@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Bring Back the Pollinators: Get the word out!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Xerces Community Engagement team for an exploration of various ways to spread the word about pollinator conservation and how to get your community more involved. See examples of what others have done and learn about Bee City USA\, the Pollinator Protection Pledge\, and X Kids\, a new Xerces program.\nThis is the third webinar in the four-part series in Bring Back the Pollinators.\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. \n  \n \nMatthew Shepherd \nDirector of Outreach and Education – The Xerces Society \nMatthew has worked for the Xerces Society for more than two decades\, initially at the vanguard of a new movement to protect pollinators\, but then on endangered species and a range of other projects. He is the long-time editor of Wings magazine\, and he spent several years leading Xerces’ communications effort. His current work is focused on outreach\, community engagement\, and conservation in towns and cities. Matthew is author of numerous articles and other publications\, including Attracting Native Pollinators (Storey Publishing\, 2011) and Gardening for Butterflies (Timber Press\, 2016). \n  \n \nLaura Rost \nBee City USA Coordinator – The Xerces Society \nLaura has worked in development and communications for environmental groups since 2005\, and has been with the Xerces Society since 2014. She loves to connect with members and share Xerces resources with the public. She holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies and a certificate in nonprofit management from Southern Oregon University. While at SOU\, Laura led the successful student referendum to offset 100% of natural gas and electricity consumed at university facilities through the purchase of renewable energy credits (RECs)\, making SOU the first public university in the nation to do so. At her home in Milwaukie\, Oregon\, Laura is converting her yard into pollinator habitat and an urban farm. She volunteers for her local school district’s clothes closet and food bank\, and serves on the board of the Milwaukie Pioneer Cemetery. \n  \n \nRachel Dunham \nCommunity Engagement Coordinator – The Xerces Society \nEngagement Coordinator\, Rachel has built our volunteer program from the ground up and is finding new ways for Xerces to connect to communities. As an Oregonian\, she has always loved wildlife and being outdoors. Rachel pursued her passion for nature at Seattle Pacific University\, graduating with a bachelor’s in ecology\, and earning a master’s of wildlife conservation from the University of Maine. She spent years traveling between Alaska and Hawaii\, working as a naturalist for the National Park Service\, U.S. Forest Service\, and Princess Cruise Lines. Rachel also worked as a research associate in Panama and northern British Columbia. Before Xerces\, Rachel worked at the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge\, managing their public programs. Rachel lives in Missoula\, Montana with her husband Chad and their dog Bear. They spend their time hiking\, camping\, and traveling the world.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/bring-back-the-pollinators-get-the-word-out/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220929T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T144109
CREATED:20220527T004842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T064242Z
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SUMMARY:Bring Back the Pollinators: Providing Nesting Habitat for Bees
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\nThe availability of nesting habitat is a critical yet often overlooked factor impacting native bee populations. In this webinar\, Xerces Biologists\, Leif Richardson and Sarah Foltz Jordan\, will summarize nesting biology of major groups of bees\, including leaf-cutter bees\, mining bees\, bumble bees\, and many more. They will also offer numerous practical approaches to creating and managing nesting habitat features. Approaches are relevant to landscapers\, farmers\, gardeners\, natural resource professionals\, and anyone interested in taking the next step in supporting pollinators. Community science opportunities will also be discussed. \nThis is the fourth webinar in the four-part series Bring Back the Pollinators. \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 for free. \n \nSarah Foltz Jordan \nSenior Pollinator Conservation Specialist Habitat Restoration Specialist\, Great Lakes Region – The Xerces Society \nBased out of central Minnesota\, Sarah leads Xerces’ upper Midwest native bee and monarch habitat restoration projects\, working closely with farmers\, agencies\, and conservation groups to promote pollinators on farms and in natural areas. Sarah provides habitat restoration support to hundreds of farmers and farm agency professionals across the upper Midwest\, with an emphasis on the testing of new\, cutting-edge restoration methods on a wide range of fruit\, vegetable\, and grain farms. Currently she is a member of the Minnesota Governor’s Pollinator Protection Committee\, and a consultant on habitat management for at-risk pollinators on public lands in Minnesota. She has authored comprehensive documents about the biology and conservation needs of nearly 200 rare invertebrates\, along with numerous pollinator-related fact sheets\, guidebooks\, and educational tools. Sarah is also an organic apple farmer and is active in the sustainable agriculture community. She holds a master’s degree. \n  \n \nLeif Richardson \nConservation Biologist California Bumble Bee Atlas – The Xerces Society \nLeif is a conservation biologist who coordinates the California Bumble Bee Atlas project. His research focuses on the ecology\, distribution\, and declines of North American bumble bees. Leif previously worked as an environmental consultant\, studying pesticide risk to bee pollinators\, and as an ecologist for Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. He is co-author of a range of scientific publications on bees\, including Bumble Bees of North America: An Identification Guide (2014\, Princeton University Press)\, the standard reference manual on this group of insects. He is an expert in the inventory and identification of bumble bees\, and has extensive experience training others to collect bumble bee distribution data in the field. Leif holds a Master’s degree from the University of Arizona and a PhD from Dartmouth College.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/bring-back-the-pollinators-providing-nesting-habitat-for-bees/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221006T230000
DTSTAMP:20260603T144109
CREATED:20220909T081225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T230833Z
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SUMMARY:A Win-Win for Insects: Nature-Based Climate Solutions Address both Climate Change and Biodiversity Concerns
DESCRIPTION:Join Xerces Society Executive Director\, Scott Black\, as we kick off our next webinar series: Threats and Solutions. With well over one million known species\, insects and other invertebrates eclipse all other forms of life on Earth. They are essential to the reproduction of most flowering plants\, including many fruits\, vegetables\, and nuts; they are food for birds\, fish\, and other animals; they filter water and help clean rivers and streams; and they clean up waste from plants and animals. Just four of the many insect services—dung burial\, pest control\, pollination\, and wildlife nutrition—have an estimated annual value in the United States alone of at least $70 billion. \nThough they are indisputably important\, insects and other invertebrates are experiencing a multicontinental crisis evident as reductions in abundance\, diversity and biomass. Given the centrality of insects to terrestrial and freshwater aquatic ecosystems and the food chain that supports humans\, the potential importance of this crisis cannot be overstated. \nThe loss of insect diversity is driven by habitat loss and degradation\, pesticide use\, climate change\, diseases and more. The science is clear: It is impossible to address the loss of biodiversity without addressing climate change\, but equally impossible to tackle the full impacts of climate change without working to protect and enhance biodiversity. Scott will discuss how nature-based solutions can address both. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \n  \nScott Black\nExecutive Director – The Xerces Society \nScott Black is an internationally renowned conservationist who has been at the forefront of the conservation movement for three decades. Scott’s work has led to protection and restoration of habitat on millions of acres of rangelands\, forests\, and farmland as well as protection for many endangered species.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/a-win-win-for-insects-nature-based-climate-solutions-address-both-climate-change-and-biodiversity-concerns/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221012T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T144109
CREATED:20221004T033650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T162059Z
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SUMMARY:Are Plants Sold as Pollinator-friendly also Pollinator-safe? The Case of Milkweed and How to Help
DESCRIPTION:A recently published study reported that milkweeds purchased from retail nurseries across 15 states contained an average of 12 pesticides per plant. Join the lead researchers from the University of Nevada-Reno and Xerces Society to learn more about the findings and to learn what consumers and retailers can do to help turn the tide toward greater availability of pollinator-safe plants from U.S. nurseries. A thirty minute presentation will be followed by 30 minutes for Q and A. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \n \nChris Halsch \nPhD candidate – University of Nevada Reno \nChris is a PhD candidate at the University of Nevada Reno where he studies the impacts of global change on butterfly populations\, especially climate change and pesticides. This can take the form of running through the mountains with a net or slumped over a laptop in a coffee shop. When not in the mountains for work he goes to the mountains for pleasure!\n \nSharon Selvaggio \nPesticide Program Specialist Parks\, Nurseries & Natural Areas Lead – The Xerces Society \nSharon assists Xerces staff\, partners\, and the public to reduce reliance on pesticides and understand pesticide risk to invertebrates. Sharon previously worked at Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides\, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\, and the U.S. Forest Service\, and integrates her focus on pesticides with her experience managing natural areas and agricultural lands. Sharon earned a master’s of science in energy and resources and a bachelor of arts in biology\, both from the University of California\, Berkeley. Sharon spends a lot of time in her vegetable garden\, which has an always-buzzing insectary/pollinator patch\, and she is a frequent visitor to the Pacific northwest’s wildlands for recreation.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/are-plants-sold-as-pollinator-friendly-also-pollinator-safe-the-case-of-milkweed-and-how-to-help/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T153000
DTSTAMP:20260603T144109
CREATED:20220920T054900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T054900Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person Workshop: Implementing a community-wide pollinator protection program
DESCRIPTION:Optional workshop: “Implementing a community-wide pollinator protection program” at the Protecting Pollinators in Urban Landscapes 2022 conference (October 10-12) held at the University of Georgia in Athens\, GA. \nWorkshop led by Laura Rost\, The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation; Peter Helfrich\, Decatur\, GA Bee City; and Tyra Byers\, University of Georgia Bee Campus. \n 
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/in-person-workshop-implementing-a-community-wide-pollinator-protection-program/
LOCATION:University of Georgia\, 1197 S Lumpkin St\, Athens\, GA\, 30602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221027T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T144109
CREATED:20220915T080117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T021538Z
UID:9284-1666864800-1666868400@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:Simplifying Your Bee City and Bee Campus Outreach: A Template Presentation on "How to Reduce Pesticides at Home"
DESCRIPTION:Education and outreach to the broader community is a key component of Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA. In this webinar\, staff from the Xerces Society’s pesticide reduction team will demonstrate a free\, template presentation “How to Reduce Pesticides at Home\,” that affiliate cities and campuses can download and present at local events. The pesticide reduction staff will answer questions and offer tips on how to conduct more effective pesticide reduction outreach. \nThis free event will be recorded and available to affiliates. \n  \n 
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/simplifying-your-bee-city-and-bee-campus-outreach-a-template-presentation-on-how-to-reduce-pesticides-at-home/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T144109
CREATED:20221026T052908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T022717Z
UID:9890-1667991600-1667995200@beecityusa.org
SUMMARY:External webinar: Pollinators\, Pesticides & People: Landscaping Certifications Explained
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Presentation by Laura Rost\, coordinator of Bee Campus USA\, an initiative of the Xerces Society\, and Sheina Crystal\, Director of Communications and Campaigns at Rewild Your Campus (formerly Herbicide Free Campus). \nInterested in sustainability certifications for your campus landscape? We’re here to help! Join Bee Campus USA\, an initiative of the Xerces Society\, and Rewild Your Campus to learn more about the two organizations’ certification programs. We have tools\, resources and advice on how to reduce pesticide use and increase pollinator habitat to improve the health and safety of your campus for bees\, beneficial insects and people. \nThese certifications cover pesticide reduction\, soil health\, native plants\, classroom education\, coalition building and how to build a healthier campus! Hear the benefits and requirements of these different programs and see examples of real-world sustainability successes from a variety of participating colleges and universities.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/external-webinar-pollinators-pesticides-people-landscaping-certifications-explained/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T144109
CREATED:20220909T081639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T200823Z
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SUMMARY:We Need to Talk About Honeybees
DESCRIPTION:To help ensure healthy ecosystems and successful harvests\, pollinator conservation is essential. For many people\, pollinator conservation is synonymous with the honey bee and beekeeping\, but the story is bigger than that; much\, much bigger than that. As we work to conserve pollinators\, we need to ensure that our efforts are best directed where they are needed most\, and not just at what is easiest to accomplish. While honey bees are important for our current agricultural systems\, their role in our natural areas\, and even in our urban and suburban areas\, is more complicated. Join Xerces Society Senior Conservation Biologist Rich Hatfield for an honest conversation about the unseen consequences that a focus on honey bees can have\, and how we can focus our actions in ways that will create positive change\, for all pollinators. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \n  \n \nRich Hatfield\nSenior Endangered Species Conservation Biologist Bumble Bee Conservation Lead – The Xerces Society \nRich manages all aspects of the Xerces Society’s work on bumble bees. In addition to his skills as a research biologist\, Rich also has extensive classroom teaching experience with a focus on conservation biology\, ecology\, and sustainability.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/we-need-to-talk-about-honeybees/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T144109
CREATED:20220915T081721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T005339Z
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SUMMARY:Practitioners Talk About IPM: Turning Lemons into Lemonade - the Story of Wilsonville\, OR
DESCRIPTION:A private parking lot in Wilsonville\, Oregon became the unexpected site of the country’s largest bumble bee kill\, when an estimated 50\,000-100\,000 bumble bees died during Pollinator Week in 2013\, after neonicotinoid insecticide was applied to linden trees located in the lot. Since then\, the City of Wilsonville has rallied to support bee conservation through joining Bee City USA and establishing its Bee Stewards Wilsonville program. Join Kerry Rappold\, Natural Resources Program Manager for the City of Wilsonville\, who will discuss the city’s work since the bee kill\, including pollinator habitat establishment\, integrated pest management in parks and public spaces\, residential education\, and involvement in state policy work. \nThis event will include auto-generated closed captioning and will be recorded and available to Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA affiliates. \n  \n \nKerry Rappold\nNatural Resources Manager – City of Wilsonville \nDuring his 21 years with the City of Wilsonville\, Kerry Rappold has had responsibility for program development; compliance with local\, state and federal requirements; capital project planning and implementation; stormwater management and permitting; managing enhancement and restoration projects; pollinator conservation; and environmental education. Kerry’s previous work experience has included silviculture and urban forestry\, watershed management and monitoring\, and regulatory review and permitting.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/practitioners-talk-about-ipm-turning-lemons-into-lemonade-the-story-of-wilsonville-or/
LOCATION:Online
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