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As a science-based organization, the Xerces Society produces dozens of publications annually, all of which employ the best available research to guide effective conservation efforts. Our publications range from guidelines for land managers, to brochures offering overviews of key concepts related to invertebrate conservation, from books about supporting pollinators in farmland, to region-specific plant lists. We hope that whatever you are seeking—whether it's guidance on making a home or community garden pollinator-friendly, advice on developing a local pesticide reduction strategy, or detailed information on restoring habitat—you will find it here!

 

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Identify native plants that attract native pollinators and beneficial insects in the Great Lakes region.
for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects
The plants on this list are recommended for use in pollinator habitat restoration and enhancement projects in agricultural landscapes in the California Central Coast Region.
for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects
The plants on this list are recommended for use in pollinator habitat restoration and enhancement projects in agricultural landscapes in the California Central Valley Region.
for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects
The plants on this list are recommended for use in pollinator habitat restoration and enhancement projects in agricultural landscapes in the California Southern Coast Region.
for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects
The plants in this list are recommended for use in pollinator habitat restoration and enhancement projects in agricultural landscapes in the California Sierra Foothills Region.
(U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

Conservation recommendations from the U.S.

Although grapes do not require insect pollination in order to set fruit, vineyards can be excellent locations for establishing pollinator habitat. Permanent and temporary habitat in vineyards can support declining pollinator populations contributing to species recovery in key geographic areas throughout the state. Pollinator habitat plantings also attract other beneficial insects such as natural enemies that prey on crop pests.

Developed by the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, with support from Oregon Tilth and the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, Bee Better Certified works with farmers and food companies to make places that are better for bees and other pollinators. This brochure serves as an informative introduction to the program.
Pollinators are essential to the health of our environment and for bountiful farm crops. There are four straightforward steps that you can take to help them: grow flowers, provide nest sites, avoid pesticides, and share the word.

By Rich Hatfield, Ann Potter (WDFW), and Joel Sauder (IDFG)

Bumble bees are charismatic and easily recognizable pollinators thanks to their large size and distinctive striped patterns, usually of black and yellow, but often with stripes of red, orange, or white. They play an incredibly important role in keeping our environment healthy by pollinating flowers in natural areas and by contributing to successful harvests on farms.