| Fireflies connect us to each other and the natural world, a beautiful reminder of why our work is worth doing. As this summer’s firefly season blinks to a close, get together at someone’s house or a nearby park, turn off your screens and lights, and enjoy one of nature’s greatest shows. |
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Are Fireflies Going Extinct? Here Are Six Ways To Make Sure They Survive
Firefly season is in full swing, and social media is abuzz—not just with reports of fireflies, but with a startling claim: that this is the last generation to experience their dazzling summertime displays. Our firefly team has been fielding inquiries for weeks now: Is this true? And is there anything to be done?
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True Facts: Where Have All The Fireflies Gone!
Discover surprisingly true facts about fireflies in this video by Ze Frank, made in partnership with Xerces.
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Understanding Native Bee Populations: The State of the Bees Initiative
There are over 3,600 species of native bees in the United States, but we only know the conservation status of about 20% of them. The Xerces Society’s State of the Bees initiative is out to change that.
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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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855-232-6639 (option 2) |
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North Carolina Small Farm Association 