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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Art & Craft Activity Series
Learn more about fireflies while coloring in this sheet by Xerces Ambassador Donna Russell.
El cuadernillo de las actividades de Xperiencia
Embárcate en una aventura con Blue para conocer a otros invertebrados y descubrir sus superpoderes.
Xperience Activity Booklet
Go on an adventure with Blue the Butterfly to meet other invertebrates and learn about their superpowers.
This pocket guide lists common species in the Portland metro area, created in partnership between the Xerces Society and Portland Parks and Recreation.
Bee Better Certified® is the gold standard of pollinator-focused farm certification programs. Developed by the Xerces Society, the world’s largest science-based pollinator conservation organization, Bee Better Certified® builds upon nearly two decades of on-farm habitat research and development.
Certification is available to all producers of fruit, vegetable, and commodity crops. Once certified, products can display the Bee Better Certified® seal, providing premium accreditation for their work to support pollinator conservation.
Essays on Invertebrate Conservation
The Spring 2014 issue of Wings Magazine sheds light on two very different and largely understudied groups of invertebrates—marine species impacted by oil spills and arachnids.
Regarding Docket Numbers: FWS-HQ-ES-2025-0048 ; FWS-HQ-ES-2025-0029 ; FWS-HQ-ES-2025-0039 ; FWS-HQ-ES-2025-0044
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other federal agencies have proposed major revisions to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that would weaken science-based protections, reduce habitat safeguards, and make it harder for vulnerable species to receive the protections they need to survive.
The Xerces Society invites members of the public to sign on to our letter opposing changes that would weaken one of the best tools we have to protect at-risk invertebrates. In our letter, we make the following points:
Essays on Invertebrate Conservation
There are many ways to be involved with protecting invertebrates. In this issue, we explore three very different contributions to this work: partnering with growers and food companies to create habitat on farmlands; scientists reintroducing a butterfly into its ancient haunts; and Xerces’ volunteer ambassadors connecting with people.
The Xerces Habitat Kit Program offers carefully selected, regionally appropriate, climate-resilient plants directly to partners. Read this postcard and visit the Xerces Society Habitat Kit Program webpage to learn more!
