Happy Earth Day! Bugs are in trouble, and our yards are part of the answer
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| To use our little slices of the world to support bugs, we need to provide the right conditions for these animals to take shelter, find food and water, and reproduce. Traditional landscaping practices almost never meet all these needs for most animals. But it’s easy to add small features, like a rock pile, water source, or leafy corner, that can make a big difference for wildlife!
These microhabitats are our focus at Xerces for this year’s Earth Week! Each day on our blog, we will be highlighting the importance of a different habitat feature, teaching you how to build it, and introducing you to the wonderful bugs that need it to thrive. |
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It’s easy to add small features, like a brush pile, dead stems, or a leafy corner that can make a big difference for wildlife! Here’s how.
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Even a humble puddle can make a big impact for your backyard wildlife. Learn how to make one that fits your space.
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Resources for your garden
Learn how to protect pollinators in your community. Attracting Native Pollinators offers the latest understanding on creating and managing pollinator habitat.
This book and others available for a donation in our online Gift Center.
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| We’re hiring! Feel free to take a look and share with your network. All applications must be submitted through our online application portal.
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| The Xerces Society is a donor-supported nonprofit organization that protects our world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats.
Your tax-deductible donation will help grow and sustain that essential work. |
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| Donation and membership questions:
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855-232-6639 (option 2) |
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| Photo credits from top, left: Heather Holm, Lisa Brown CC-BY, Jennifer Hopwood.
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