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Pollinators

Smart Mosquito Management at Home
Low Mow Zone (Zona de poca poda)
Cheat Sheet for Bee Morphogroups
Low Mow Zone (Zona de cortar menos)
Why We Need Grassland Invertebrates
American Bumble Bee Coloring Sheet by Rosalind Reilly
Scavenger Hunt
Managing Pests While Protecting Pollinators
Xerces Society Habitat Kits
Rangeland Wildflowers: Their Value to Livestock and Pollinators
Bees in the Woods
Small Habitat Plantings in Urban Areas
Wings 48(1): Spring 2025 (Natural History)
Supplying Pollinator-Safe Nursery Plants
X Kids y los increíbles invertebrados
X Kids and the Incredible Invertebrates
Enhancing Pollinator Habitat in Remnant Oak Plant Communities
Pollinator Cover Crops in Hazelnut Orchards
Protecting Bees from Pesticides in Oregon Cherry Orchards
Court Rejects Federal Pesticide-Spraying Program on Millions of Acres of Western Rangelands
Characterization of Western Bumble Bee (Bombus occidentalis) Nesting Habitat and Management Recommendations To Conserve Bumble Bee Nests
Vermont Celebrates Pollinator Week by Passing Landmark Pollinator Protection Bill
Wings 47(1): Spring 2024 (Turning the Tide)
Vermont’s Governor Marks World Bee Day by Vetoing Pollinator Protection Bill
Colorado’s Governor Signs Bill Authorizing State Wildlife Agency To Study And Conserve Pollinators And Other Invertebrates
Montana Bumble Bee Atlas Takes Flight
Colorado Legislature Passes Bill Authorizing State Wildlife Agency to Study and Conserve Pollinators and Other Invertebrates
Why We Need Insects and Other Invertebrates
New Legislation Would Establish USDA Label for Pollinator-Safe Plants
Why Getting a Hive Won't "Save the Bees"
Wings 46(1): Spring 2023 (Protecting Habitat)
Native Plants for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects: Southwest Chihuahuan Desert Region
Native Plants for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects: Southwest Arizona/Colorado/New Mexico Plateaus Region
Native Plants for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects: Southwest Arizona/New Mexico Mountains Region
Native Plants for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects: Southwest Sonoran Desert Region
Native Plants for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects: Rocky Mountains Region
Native Plants for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects: Inland Northwest Region
Native Plants for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects: Great Basin Region
Nevada Bill Would Let State Wildlife Agency Conserve Monarchs, Other Pollinators
Pollinator-Friendly Cover Cropping
Study: Connecting Habitat in the Central Valley Could Help Save California’s Pollinators
Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management for California Wine Grapes
Strategy to Protect State and Federally Recognized Bumble Bee Species of Conservation Concern
More Than One Million Save the Bees with Bee City USA
Habitat Management for Bumble Bees in Nebraska
California Court Paves the Way for Protection of Imperiled Bumble Bees and Other Insects
Wings 45(1): Spring 2022 (Collaborations)
Lawsuit Launched Challenging USDA’s Failure to Protect Endangered Species From Insecticide Sprays Over Millions of Acres in U.S. West
Species for Santa Fe Pollinator Trail Plant Kits
Save the Stems
A PNWBBA Guide to Habitat Management for Bumble Bees in the Pacific Northwest
Wings 44(2): Fall 2021 (New Directions)
Pollinator-Friendly Parks
Infrastructure bill is a win for bees and butterflies, including monarchs
Insectary Cover Crop Trial: California Almond Orchard
Insectary Cover Crop Trial: California Apple Orchard
Insectary Wildlife Habitat Trial: California Mixed Vegetable Farm
Xerces Society Habitat Portfolio
Hawaii Technical Note and Conservation Planning Guide 25:
Bring Back the Pollinators
Farming for Pollinators
Cultivando Para Los Polinizadores
Bumble Bee Conservation
Bumble Bees of Iowa
A Guide to Iowa's Native Thistles
No Mow May
Bee Better Certified: A Farmer's Guide
Bee Better Certified Brochure
Protecting Bees from Neonicotinoids in Your Garden
Arkansas NRCS Pollinator Conservation Planning Handbook
State Halts Production at Nebraska Ethanol Plant, Addressing Severe Pesticide Contamination
Conservationists and California Fish and Game Commission Pursue Appeal to Ensure Legal Protections for Imperiled Bumble Bees
Offering Bee-Safe Plants: A Guide for Nurseries
New Issue of PNAS Lays Out the Case for Why We Should Take Action to Protect Insects
Report: Dicamba Herbicide Harming More than Just Weeds
Conservation Actions for Electric Power Companies to Support Monarch Butterflies
Nesting & Overwintering Habitat
Wings 43(1): Spring 2020 (Climate Change)
After 18 Years, the Island Marble Butterfly Finally Receives Federal Protection
Supporting Ecologically Sound Mosquito Management
Beneficial Insect Scouting Guide
Mid-Atlantic Native Meadows
Smarter Pest Management: Pollinator Protection for Cities and Campuses
Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream Now Bee Better Certified™
Pollinator Petitioners Ask Court for Permission to Join Lawsuit to Defend Fish and Game Commission Decision to Protect Four Native Bee Species Under the California Endangered Species Act
Western Monarch Call to Action
Western Monarchs Are in Trouble: This Is How You Can Help
Pollinators and Climate Change: Building Climate Resilience into Pollinator Habitat Restoration in the Central Valley
Habitat Assessment Guide for Pollinators in Yards, Gardens, and Parks
Pollinators and Climate Change: Climate-Smart Right-of-Way Habitat
Pollinators and Climate Change: Climate-Smart Natural Habitat
Pollinators and Climate Change: Climate-Smart Agricultural Habitat
Monarch Nectar Plants: California
Recommended Plants: California Sierra Foothills Region
Organic Pesticides
Common Organic-Allowed Pesticides
Pollinators and Climate Change: Climate-Smart Urban Habitat
A Quick Guide to Monarch Habitat on Farms in California’s Central Valley
Best Management Practices for Pollinators on Western Rangelands
Smarter Pest Management: Protecting Pollinators at Home
Protecting Pollinators from Pesticides: Fungicide Impacts on Pollinators
Request to Act on the Farm Bill for Pollinators (2018)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Endangered Species Act Protection for Franklin’s Bumble Bee
Pocket Guide to Identifying the Bees of Portland
15 Butterflies and Moths to Expect in Portland
Declines in Insect Abundance and Diversity: We Know Enough to Act Now
Nebraska Bumble Bee Atlas Project Aims to Engage Community Scientists in Tracking Bumble Bees
Roadside Habitat for Monarchs: Milkweeds of IA & MN
Roadside Habitat for Monarchs: Milkweeds of ID, OR & WA
Roadside Habitat for Monarchs: Milkweeds of KS & MO
Roadside Habitat for Monarchs: Milkweeds of the Mid-Atlantic
Roadside Habitat for Monarchs: Milkweeds of MT & WY
Roadside Habitat for Monarchs: Milkweeds of AR, LA & MS
Roadside Habitat for Monarchs: Milkweeds of NE, ND & SD
Roadside Habitat for Monarchs: Milkweeds of AZ & NM
Roadside Habitat for Monarchs: Milkweeds of NV & UT
Roadside Habitat for Monarchs: Milkweeds of California
Roadside Habitat for Monarchs: Milkweeds of the Northeast
Roadside Habitat for Monarchs: Milkweeds of Colorado
Roadside Habitat for Monarchs: Milkweeds of OK & TX
Roadside Habitat for Monarchs: Milkweeds of Florida
Roadside Habitat for Monarchs: Milkweeds of the Southeast
Roadside Habitat for Monarchs: Milkweeds of the Great Lakes
Four Native Bumble Bees Are Poised to be the First Pollinators Protected Under the California Endangered Species Act
Wings 42(1): Spring 2019 (Nature Close to Home)
Monarch Butterflies in Western North America in Jeopardy
A Petition to the State of California Fish and Game Commission to List Four Bumble Bees as Endangered under the California Endangered Species Act
Conservation Organizations Seek Protection for California’s Endangered Bumble Bees
The Xerces Society Partnerships for Monarchs
Share the Buzz Report
Reports of the IUCN Bumble Bee Specialist Group
Pollinator Conservation in the Portland Metro Area
Pollinator Conservation in Minnesota and Wisconsin
IPI Database
Statement Regarding the Negative Impacts of Captive Breeding and Release of Monarchs
Overview of Power Companies and Pollinators
Growing and Selling Native Milkweed
Monarch Butterfly Nectar Plant Lists for Conservation Plantings
Enhancing Nest Sites for Native Bee Crop Pollinators
Pollinator Habitat Management Log
Pollinator Habitat Evaluation Form
Pollinator Habitat Monitoring Form
Maintaining Diverse Stands of Wildflowers Planted for Pollinators
Pollinator Habitat Installation Forms
Establishing Pollinator and Beneficial Insect Habitat on Organic Farms in Idaho
An Overview of the Potential Impacts of Honey Bees to Native Bees, Plant Communities, and Ecosystems in Wild Landscapes
Bee City USA Joins Forces with the Xerces Society
How Neonicotinoids Can Kill Bees
Habitat Enhancement and Best Management Practices in Highway Rights-of-Way
How to Reduce Bee Poisoning from Pesticides
Native Plants for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects: Southern Plains Region
Native Plants for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects: Southeast Region
Native Plants for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects: Northern Plains Region
Native Plants for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects: Northeast Region
Native Plants for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects: Midwest Region
Native Plants for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects: Mid-Atlantic Region
Native Plants for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects: Maritime Northwest Region
Native Plants for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects: Great Lakes Region
Native Plants for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects: Florida
Monarch Nectar Plants: Northern Plains
Monarch Nectar Plants: Great Lakes
Monarch Nectar Plants: Southwest
Monarch Nectar Plants: Southern Plains
Monarch Nectar Plants: Southeast
Monarch Nectar Plants: Rocky Mountains
Monarch Nectar Plants: Midwest
Monarch Nectar Plants: Mid-Atlantic
Monarch Nectar Plants: Maritime Northwest
Monarch Nectar Plants: Inland Northwest
Monarch Nectar Plants: Great Basin
Monarch Nectar Plants: Florida
Recommended Plants: California Southern Coast Region
Recommended Plants: California Central Valley Region
Recommended Plants: California Central Coast Region
Beneficial Insects For Natural Pest Control: Soil Scouting
Beneficial Insects For Natural Pest Control: Foliage Scouting
Maritime Northwest Citizen Science Monitoring Guide
Upper Midwest Community Science Pollinator Monitoring Guide: Native Bees
Rusty Patched Bumble Bee Habitat Assessment Form & Guide
Pollinator Habitat: Farms and Agricultural Landscapes
Idaho Farms and Agricultural Landscapes
Beneficial Insects: Farms and Agricultural Landscapes
Pennsylvania Farms and Agricultural Landscapes
Natural Areas and Rangelands
Streamlined Bee Monitoring Protocol for Assessing Pollinator Habitat
Citizen Scientist Pollinator Monitoring Guide: Pennsylvania
Citizen Scientist Pollinator Monitoring Guide: California
Bumble Bees of the Western United States
Bumble Bees of the Eastern United States
Pocket Guide to Identifying the Rusty-patched Bumble Bee
Pocket Guide to Identifying the Yellow-Banded Bumble Bee
Pocket Guide to Identifying the Western Bumble Bee
Establishing Pollinator Meadows from Seed
California 422A Hedgerow Planting, Pollinators
California 327A Conservation Cover, Pollinators
Upper Midwest Pollinator Meadow
Pacific Islands Area Habitat Planting for Pollinators
Oklahoma Tree/Shrub Establishment (612) & Hedgerow Planting (422) for Pollinators
Florida Hedgerow Planting (422) for Pollinators
Florida Conservation Cover (327) for Pollinators
Maryland Conservation Cover (327) for Pollinators
Western Oregon & Washington Hedgerow Planting (422) for Pollinators
Western Oregon & Washington Conservation Cover (327) for Pollinators
New Jersey Hedgerow Planting (422) for Pollinators
New Jersey Conservation Cover (327) for Pollinators
Wisconsin CRP-SAFE Karner Blue Butterfly Tech Note
Delaware Conservation Cover (327) for Pollinators
Protecting California’s Butterfly Groves
Milkweeds: A Conservation Practitioner's Guide
Native Thistles: A Conservation Practitioner's Guide
Collecting and Using Your Own Wildflower Seed
Habitat Planning for Beneficial Insects
Roadside Best Management Practices that Benefit Pollinators
Pollinators and Roadsides: Best Management Practices for Managers and Decision Makers
Cover Cropping for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects
Wild Pollinators of Eastern Apple Orchards and How to Conserve Them
Farming for Bees
Pollinator Management for Organic Seed Producers
Pollinators in Natural Areas
A Guide to the Native Milkweeds of Washington
A Guide to the Native Milkweeds of Oregon
A Guide to Common Milkweeds of Nevada
Native Milkweeds: Pollinator Plants of the Central United States
Native Milkweeds: Great Basin Pollinator Plants
Pollinators and Roadsides
Conserving Bumble Bees
Making More Room
Making Room for Native Pollinators
Organic Site Preparation for Wildflower Establishment
Protecting California’s Waters from Neonicotinoid Contamination
Estimated Costs to Establish Wildflower Plantings Using Solarization
Estimated Costs to Establish Pollinator Hedgerows
Estimated Costs to Establish Wildflower Plantings Using Chemical Fallow
Roadsides as Habitat for Pollinators: Frequently Asked Questions
Roadsides as Habitat for Pollinators: Are Milkweeds Really Weeds?
Addressing Native Pollinator Concerns in State and Tribal Protection Plans
Tunnel Nests for Native Bees
Organic Farming Practices
Native Bee Pollination of Watermelon
Native Bee Pollination of Hybrid Sunflowers
Native Bee Pollination of Cherry Tomatoes
Nests for Native Bees
Monarchs & Milkweeds: Southeastern U.S.
Managing Alternative Pollinators
Attracting Native Pollinators
Wings 41(1): Spring 2018 (Grasslands)
Managing for Monarchs in the West
One of America’s Rarest Butterflies Finally Receives Protection under the Endangered Species Act
Sran Family Orchards Becomes First Bee Better Certified Grower
Wings 40(2): Fall 2017 (Urban Conservation)
Bee Species Diversity in the US
Bring Back the Pollinators 2017 Annual Report
Petition seeking regulation of bumble bee movement (January 12, 2010)
Bee Better Certified Offers a New Approach to Protecting Pollinators
Wings 40(1): Spring 2017 (Focus on Farmland)
Wings 39(2): Fall 2016 (From the Field)
Senator Merkley's 2017 Farm Bill Draft
Neonicotinoid Movement in the Environment
100 Plants to Feed the Bees
Guidance to Protect Habitat from Pesticide Contamination
Recommendations for Designing State Pollinator Protection Plans
Comments in response to the positive 90-day finding the Service issued for the rusty patched bumble bee (Bombus affinis) on September 18, 2018 (FWS-RJ-ES-2015-0112)
Bring Back the Pollinators 2016 Annual Report
Wings 39(1): Spring 2016 (Butterfly Conservation)
Gardening for Butterflies
Michigan CRP-SAFE CP-38E, Pollinator Habitat Planting
Wings 38(2): Fall 2015 (Rethinking Pesticides)
National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators (Pollinator Health Task Force) May 2015
Bring Back the Pollinators 2015 Annual Report
Supporting the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators White House
Letter to APHIS PPQ: Follow-up to June 23, 2014 bumble bee meeting
Wings 37(2): Fall 2014 (Butterflies and Moths)
Types of Bees Visiting Watermelon in the East
Types of Bees Visiting Watermelon in the West
Bring Back the Pollinators 2014 Annual Report
Petition for Protection of the Monarch Butterfly Under the Endangered Species Act
Bumble Bees of North America
Wings 36(2): Fall 2013 (Habitat)
Letter to request an update on January 12, 2010 Petition to Regulate the Movement of Commercial Bumble Bees
Native Plants for Willamette Valley Yards (Portland Metro)
Project Integrated Crop Pollination
Wings 35(2): Fall 2012 (Happy Birthday, Silent Spring)
New England Conservation Cover (327) for Pollinators
Wings 35(1): Spring 2012 (Endangered Species)
Wings 34(1): Spring 2011 (Plants and Insects)
Petition to List Franklin's Bumble Bee (Bombus franklini) as an Endangered Species under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
Wings 33(1): Spring 2010 (Anemones, Katydids, Bark Beetles, and Sunflowers)
Native Bee Benefits
Wings 32(2): Fall 2009 (Piggyback Conservation)
Wings 32(1): Spring 2009 (Water Holes, Butterfly Nets, and Britain's Rivers)
New report finds that bumble bees have undergone dramatic declines
Wings 31(2): Fall 2008 (Grasshoppers, Freshwater Mussels, and Dirty Work)
Comments on Bumble bee (Bombus impatiens) pollination of field crops in the state of California. California Environmental Quality Act Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (January 18, 2007).
Wings 31(1): Spring 2008 (Insects and the City)
Wings 30(2): Fall 2007 (Invertebrates and Global Warming)
Delaware Native Plants for Native Bees