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Xerces Events

To request staff participation at an event or to be a speaker, please fill out our speaker request form here. For questions regarding the speaker request form contact Rachel Dunham at [email protected].

 

The list of events on this page will be updated regularly. To view past webinars, please visit our YouTube channel. We also announce events on social media and via our e-newsletter. If you have questions, please email [email protected].

Mar 27
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Side Hill Citrus 4065 Pleasant Hill Road
Lincoln, CA

Join Placer RCD and the Xerces Society to learn the benefits of pollinator habitat on farms, understand habitat site selection, preparation, implementation and management, and gain insight into funding opportunities for pollinator habitat installation.

There is no registration required for this event intended for farmers. 
 Speakers

     •    Jessa Kay Cruz - The Xerces Society
     •    Brian Pimentel - Placer County Resource Conservation District
     •    Rich Ferreira - Owner, Operator, Sidehill Citrus



Jessa Kay Cruz - Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist - California and the Intermountain West - Xerces Society
Since joining the Xerces Society’s Pollinator Conservation Program in 2008, Jessa has been working to create habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects, and to promote practices that support them. She provides education and technical support to a range of individuals and agencies, including the Natural Resources Conservation Service, conservation agencies, land managers, agricultural professionals and farmers and ranchers. Jessa Kay Cruz has a Master’s of Science in Environmental Entomology from California State University, Chico and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainable Farming from Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts. 
 

Mar 28
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
Zoom

Join Rich Hatfield, Xerces Senior Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, to take a deep dive into the reproductive females of bumble bees, including cuckoo bumble bees. We'll primarily look at the solitary phase of the lifecycle, including what is known about where and how they hibernate, and what we know about what it takes to establish a nest and how they select a site. We'll likely have as many questions as answers in this webinar, but please join us for an exploration into the lesser known aspects of bumble bee ecology.

This webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.

Learn more and register here today!


Rich Hatfield - Senior Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, Bumble Bee Conservation Lead - Xerces Society
Rich manages all aspects of the Xerces Society’s work on bumble bees. Rich has a master’s degree in conservation biology from San Francisco State University, and he joined the Xerces Society in 2012. While earning his degree, his thesis focused on local- and landscape-level factors that contribute to bumble bee species richness and abundance. He has also investigated native bee pollination in agricultural systems in the Central Valley of California and researched endangered butterflies in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, as well as throughout the Pacific Northwest. 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.

Apr 11
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
Zoom

Have you ever heard of freshwater mussels? These mollusks are considered one the most imperiled groups of animals in the world. They are able to filter gallons of water per day helping to keep our rivers and waterways clean. They have an amazing life history and can be found all over North America, yet we know so little about them. Join Emilie Blevins and Jack Fetters, Xerces Conservation Biologists, as they discuss the value of freshwater mussels to river ecosystems, distribution in North America, and how Xerces plays a role in conservation for these marvelous mollusks.
 

This webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.
 

Learn more and register here today!


Emilie Blevins - Senior Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, Freshwater Mussel Lead- Xerces Society
Emilie holds a master's of science in biology from Kansas State University and a bachelor's degree in biology from Berea College. Her professional experience includes more than 10 years working in biological research, conservation, and restoration. Her recent work ranges widely, from surveying for high alpine stoneflies, to snorkeling rivers to observe freshwater mussel populations. In her current role, Emilie also serves as the lead on freshwater mussel conservation work at Xerces.

May 15
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM PT
Level Beer 5211 NE 148th Ave
Portland, OR

Join the Xerces Society and the Columbia Slough Watershed Council to talk about providing residential landscapes as habitat for invertebrates. Please join us! 

Populations of many invertebrate species are declining, but home gardeners can play an important role in their conservation as yards are well positioned to provide habitat for these species in residential landscapes. We will talk about why these creatures are important and how to create invertebrate habitat year-round at home. We will also touch on the risks pesticides pose to invertebrates at home and across the broader urban landscape (including urban waterways).

Learn more and register here today! 
 


Aaron Anderson - Pesticide Program Specialist - Towns & Cities Lead - Xerces Society 
Aaron 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. Aaron has a PhD from Oregon State University.

May 23
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
Zoom

Join Xerces pollinator conservation biologist Emily May to learn more about the pollinators that come out to work as others turn in for the evening. Moths, flies, beetles, and other dusk and night-time pollinators can play important roles in pollinating wild and managed plants. Emily will talk about the ecology, diversity, and importance of these hidden pollinators, and how we can best support them in our gardens and communities.

This webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.

Learn more and register here today!
 


Emily May - Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Agricultural Lead - Xerces Society
Emily May is a Pollinator Conservation Specialist with the Xerces Society's Pesticide Program. She received a master's of science in entomology from Michigan State University, and has studied pollinator habitat restoration, bee nesting habits, and the effects of pest management practices on wild bee communities. Her work with Xerces since 2015 has focused on supporting crop pollinators through habitat creation and protecting bees and other beneficial insects from pesticides.