Pollinator Conservation
Pollinators are essential to our environment. The ecological service they provide is necessary for the reproduction of nearly 70 percent of the world’s flowering plants, including more than two-thirds of the world’s crop species. The United States alone grows more than one hundred crops that either need or benefit from pollinators, and the economic value of these native pollinators is estimated at $3 billion per year in the U.S. Beyond agriculture, pollinators are keystone species in most terrestrial ecosystems. Fruits and seeds derived from insect pollination are a major part of the diet of approximately 25 percent of all birds, and of mammals ranging from red-backed voles to grizzly bears. In many places, the essential service of pollination is at risk from habitat loss, pesticide use, and introduced diseases.
Learn About Your Landscape:
Find conservation information specific to your area of care.
Take Action
Bring Back the Pollinators
Sign the pledge and take action to help protect pollinators and their essential habitats! Bring Back the Pollinators is based on four simple principles that can be implemented in any landscape. Learn more.
Pollinator Conservation Resource Center
The Pollinator Conservation Resource Center is where you can find regional information about plant lists, habitat conservation guides, and more. Learn more.
Attracting Native Pollinators
The Xerces Society’s comprehensive book, reflecting the latest understanding about creating and managing pollinator habitat. Learn more.
Our Work
Check out some of the work our pollinator conservation team has been doing!
Upcoming Events
Pollinator Conservation Short Course – Waverly, Tennessee
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
9:00 am - 4:00 pm CDT
Waverly NRCS/SCD Facility
Waverly, TN
This full day training will provide you with the latest science-based approaches to reversing the trend of pollinator declines, and will equip you with the recipes necessary to protect and manage habitat for these vital insects.
Click here for more information or to register for this short course.
Pollinator Conservation Short Course – Crossville, Tennessee
Thursday, June 20th, 2013
9:00 am - 4:00 pm CDT
Plateau Research & Education Center
Crossville, TN
This full day training will provide you with the latest science-based approaches to reversing the trend of pollinator declines, and will equip you with the recipes necessary to protect and manage habitat for these vital insects.
Click here for more information or to register for this short course.
Pollinator Conservation Short Course – Glasgow, Kentucky
Wednesday, June 26th, 2013
9:00 am - 4:00 pm CDT
Barren County Cooperative Extension
Glasgow, KY
This full day training will provide you with the latest science-based approaches to reversing the trend of pollinator declines, and will equip you with the recipes necessary to protect and manage habitat for these vital insects.
Click here for more information or to register for this short course.
Pollinator Conservation Short Course – Frankfort, Kentucky
Thursday, June 27th, 2013
9:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife
Salato Wildlife Education Center
Frankfort, KY
This full day training will provide you with the latest science-based approaches to reversing the trend of pollinator declines, and will equip you with the recipes necessary to protect and manage habitat for these vital insects.
Click here for more information or to register for this short course.
Farming for Beneficial Insects – Webinar
Thursday, July 11th, 2013
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Webinar
Pollinators and other beneficial insects help ensure healthy crop harvests. Participate in this webinar to learn how to support pollinators and natural enemies of crop pests (predators and parasitoids) by providing diverse habitat and protection from pesticides. This webinar highlights research showing how diverse habitat adjacent to cropland supports improved pollination and reduces pest pressure.
Click here for more information or to register for this event.
Cullowhee Native Plant Conference – North Carolina
Friday, July 19th, 2013
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
Nancy Lee Adamson, Xerces Society’s Pollinator Conservation Specialist in the East Region will give a plenary presentation at the conference entitled, Native Plants for Pollinators on July 19th from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm.
Pollinators are vital for our well-being. They are ecological keystones, ensuring pollination of 85% of plants (35% of crops). This program highlights the importance of pollinators (especially native bees), ways to support pollinator populations with native plants, and Farm Bill programs for habitat creation. Read more.
Pollinator Conservation Short Course – State College, Pennsylvania
Wednesday, August 14th, 2013
9:00 am - 4:30 pm EDT
Taking place during the 2013 International Conference on Pollinator Biology, Health, and Policy at Penn State University
State College, PA
This full day training will provide you with the latest science-based approaches to reversing the trend of pollinator declines, and will equip you with the recipes necessary to protect and manage habitat for these vital insects.
Click here for more information or to register for this short course.
