| Our founder Robert Michael Pyle has described conserving invertebrates as “the biggest job in the world.” It certainly is a formidable task, and it is one that we can all contribute to. Wherever we are, there is something that we each can do, from participating in community science projects by gathering observations of fireflies or bumble bees to making our gardens and neighborhoods safer for butterflies and people by reducing pesticide use to creating habitat on farms that will support beneficial insects. With thoughtful land management and meaningful action, we all can make a difference for the invertebrates of our communities. |
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| Bee Better Certified: One Acre at a Time
When we launched Bee Better Certified in 2017, our sights were set high on a large long-term goal: to move the agricultural industry towards being a safer landscape for bees and other pollinators. Large-scale change happens little by little over an extended period of time, and with each year that passes we continue to see increased interest and adoption of the program throughout the food industry. Read More |
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| Applying a Holistic Approach to Monarch Conservation
Xerces is a science-based conservation organization and our work on monarchs is no different. Whether it is restoring overwintering sites in California, creating breeding habitat in New York State, or protecting monarchs from pesticides, science informs our actions and maximizes our conservation return. Read More |
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