| Looking for inspiration? We’ve certainly found it in the next generation of invertebrate advocates. Meet the students from three schools who are making a difference for conservation, from planting habitat to community art. Some are also raising funds to protect their favorite animals along the way. If you feel inspired to take up the cause for invertebrates by hosting a fundraiser, we encourage you to check out the Xerces Society’s peer-to-peer fundraising platform. |
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In Los Gatos California, the first-grade students of Stratford Elementary School are making a big difference for invertebrates. This winter the students embarked on a signature science project to study endangered species in their community. The students chose an invertebrate to focus on, the Ohlone tiger beetle. The students set out to not only learn about this tiger beetle but to take action to protect them.
The students organized a campus clean-up day, raising awareness about the beetle’s plight by removing litter from their school’s playground with their families. Ahead of their clean-up day, the students recruited sponsors for their event to pledge funds towards an environmental non-profit. We were so honored that the students chose to donate their funds to Xerces! Together with their teachers and families, the students worked diligently to spread awareness and raised over $5,000. Learn more. |
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The Green Ambassadors are a group of elementary school students from South School in Hillsborough, California working together to make a difference for the beloved monarch butterfly. Led by their teachers, Erin Bautista and Sally James, the students embarked on a project last fall to study monarchs while taking action to prevent monarch decline. Learn more. |
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On a cloudy morning, dozens of 7th and 8th graders piled out of buses at the top of a hill overlooking a scenic valley in Cashmere, Washington. They were about to embark on a fall science field trip at A&T Orchards to learn about local agriculture and help create habitat for invertebrates on the farm. Learn more. |
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| Banner photo: Illustration by Megan, Stratford School Elementary
Body photos: South School; Kelsie Maney
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