Happy new year! Looking for inspiration for 2026? We’ve made a list of realistic & measurable ideas that will benefit invertebrates, & other wildlife, plus resources to get you started! Choose the ones that speak to you, and we look forward to cheering you on! 🌱

We cannot succeed at providing effective science-based conservation without you! We hope that, if you are able, you will make a year-end gift to help protect wildlife in 2026. THANK YOU for your support! 💖 xerces.org/give (for a 2025 tax deduction, get your donation in before midnight ET!)

Each single bee, butterfly, or beetle might only do so much, but together they add up to an amazing impact. We have the same power: the ability to work together & make the world a better place! Right now, invertebrates need each of us to pitch in. Help keep Xerces going in 2026! 💖🦋 xerces.org/give

From monarchs a& bumble bees to fireflies & freshwater mussels, we are working to make a difference for the animals that capture your imagination—but we need your support to be successful. For a 2025 tax deduction, be sure to get your donations in before midnight ET on Dec 31! 🌻 xerces.org/give

We've protected millions of acres of habitat, provided hundreds of thousands of native plants to communities, & secured a diverse range of pesticide policy changes. But we cannot do it without your help. Please give a year-end, tax-deductible gift today to keep Xerces going in 2026 🌻 xerces.org/give

Freshwater mussels turn dirty, murky water into clear, clean water, & some can live 50, 70, 80 years. In 2025, we relocated over 32,000 mussels out of the way of projects that would have destroyed them & their habitat! If that sounds good to you, help us keep doing more in 2026 🏞️ xerces.org/give

I have been an entomologist for over 40 years now, and every dang day I find some insect or arthropod I've never seen before that makes me Keanu WHOA 😀

We're running out of time to stop a serious threat to the Endangered Species Act: proposed changes that would remove protections, make it harder to list new species, & let industry get away with damaging habitat. Strong public backlash CAN make a difference; join us today➡️ xerces.org/protect-the-esa

We are running out of time to stop a serious threat to the Endangered Species Act: proposed changes that would take away protections, make it harder to list new species, and let industry get away with damaging habitat.

So far, Xerces has planted 1,914,512 acres of habitat! 🌱 That’s nearly TWO MILLION acres of native plants providing homes & food for bees, butterflies, fireflies, & more. If that sounds good to you, help us keep going in 2026 🐝 xerces.org/give (You can also get your own sign @ xerces.org/gifts)

Join us on this #BugBanterPodcast, to hear from two incredible artists behind the studio Ink Dwell, Jane Kim & Thayer Walker, about how they use their art to connect people with conservation! 🦋🖌️ Audio & transcript 📻 xerces.org/bug-banter/w... Video w/ captions 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRB0...

In 2025, we advanced laws regulating pesticides in 8 states! One new law in Connecticut effectively banned neonicotinoid use on 300k acres! Xerces doesn't take money from pesticide companies; instead we rely on people who share our values. If you can, help us keep going in 2026 🐝 xerces.org/give

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) allows federal employees & retirees to come together to raise money for their favorite charities. With your help, we can have a healthy world for invertebrates and for us. Learn more & get started at givecfc.org, and remember to use CFC # 18360 to support Xerces!

In mid-November, Xerces & partners tagged monarchs at 3 locations in Santa Cruz, to study how these butterflies move around during the overwintering season itself. Learn what the tagged monarchs have been up to ➡️ xerces.org/press/new-ul...

The US government has proposed changes that would completely undermine the Endangered Species Act’s ability to protect wildlife. Strong public backlash can make a difference; join us today and say NO to sabotaging the ESA! ➡️ xerces.org/protect-the-esa But how bad can it be? Find out 🧵⤵️

We really should be leaving the leaves where they are, as this podcast from @xercessociety.bsky.social explains. Leaves provide crucial habitat for overwintering insects. (1/2)

We’ve done a lot this year — come see for yourself! Join Executive Director Scott Black as he explores the impactful work of the Xerces Society in 2025. 🗓️Dec 18 at 10am PT / 1pm ET 🔗Register for this free event: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🗓🚨 There's only a few days left to apply for this position! Be sure to finish your application by December 7th ➡️ recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/J...

- 89% of all birds rely on bugs for food during some part of their lives - Even birds that only eat seeds as adults need to eat bugs as chicks - In the past 50 yrs, bird populations in North America have dropped by over 3 billion Can wildlife count on you this #GivingTuesday? ➡️ xerces.org/give

Insects & other invertebrates are an irreplaceable part of every ecosystem on Earth. A better world for invertebrates is a better world for us and all the plants & animals we love. We are relying on your generosity this #GivingTuesday to keep our conservation work going ➡️ xerces.org/give

#GivingTuesday is tomorrow, December 2! Your generosity has the power to make a real difference. As a donor-supported nonprofit, we rely on your support to fuel our conservation work. With your help, we can continue to protect vulnerable species in 2026! 💖 xerces.org/give

#GivingTuesday is tomorrow, December 2! Your generosity has the power to make a real difference. As a donor-supported nonprofit, we rely on your support to fuel our conservation work. With your help, we can continue to protect vulnerable species in 2026! 💖 xerces.org/give

Sweet Remote SciComm JOB! with @xercessociety.bsky.social

#GivingTuesday is next week, December 2nd! Donating is just one of many ways you can help. Read on for our list of actions you can take this Giving Tuesday to help invertebrates & other wildlife in your community. 💖🦋 xerces.org/blog/giving-...

A scientific milestone once considered impossible. Huge gratitude to all of our partners from 2023 to today: #CMPASC, #MotusWTS, @birdscanada.bsky.social, @xercessociety.bsky.social and the incredible community of researchers who made this dream real. We've only just begun! 🦋 (Article @nytimes.com)

Join Xerces and help our audience learn about invertebrates! Job Title: Communications Specialist, Graphic Design & Content Marketing 🌎Location: Remote (USA) 💲Compensation: $32.34/hr; approx. $67,267/yr 📅Application deadline: Dec 7 Learn more and apply at xerces.org/jobs

As a nonprofit, the Xerces Society relies on our community to keep our work going. One easy way you can help Xerces prepare for 2026 is hosting a fundraiser! It can be as simple as adding a link to your Facebook or Instagram page. Read on for how to get started ⤵️

New research found that pesticides are widespread on the plants caterpillars need to grow up on. On this #BugBanterPodcast, learn where this contamination is coming from & how to reduce the risks! Video w/ captions 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JNf... Audio & transcript 📻⤵️ xerces.org/bug-banter/h...

The Xerces Society is made up of some of the best invertebrate researchers and conservationists. We are so excited to work with them whenever we can- and so glad that they are an integral part of the #ProjectMonarch Collaboration!

Discover the incredible full story of Project Monarch, a collaborative project by @celltracktech.bsky.social, Cape May Point Arts & Science Center, and 20+ partners including Xerces! 🦋 xerces.org/press/revolu... 📡 Hear from the CTT team in coverage by @nytimes.com ➡️ www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/s...

The first, early-season, part of the count ended on Nov 2. So far, we estimate ~5,000 monarchs, with data still coming in. That's fewer than at the same time last year, but we suspect that Oct weather has delayed many butterflies, & more will be arriving soon! Learn more ➡️ WesternMonarchCount.org

This is one of the nonprofits we donate to. It's the leading advocate for pollinators and other invertebrates, which are so crucial to the health of our ecosystems. Xerces provides a wealth of resources on habitat protection for farmers, landowners, park managers, and homeowners. Highly recommended.

Why do cows and bees both want native plants? We made a guide with all the facts. The rangelands we use for livestock can also be home to native wildflowers, shrubs, & of course pollinators! Get the new guide ➡️ www.xerces.org/publications... Find all our free resources ➡️ xerces.org/publications

The threats facing invertebrates are serious, & not going away without hard work. Whether you've supported Xerces for 25 years or are new to the team, please consider making a donation to today, so we can continue protecting invertebrates & the places they need to thrive in 2026. ➡️ xerces.org/give

Pls share with grads and undergrads! Multiple grant opportunities from @xercessociety.bsky.social Deadline is January 7, 2026.

The threats facing invertebrates are serious, & not going away without hard work. Whether you've supported Xerces for 25 years or are new to the team, please consider making a donation to today, so we can continue protecting invertebrates & the places they need to thrive in 2026. ➡️ xerces.org/give

Spread the word: we are providing multiple $5k awards for grad & undergrad research on invertebrate conservation !! In addition to our continuing DeWind Award (for Lepidoptera research), we now have the 1st annual BanDrosky Award (for any invert in decline). Details in thread🧵 ⤵️

Did you know that bees and flies (yes, flies!) are responsible for pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, many delicious soups, and other classic fall flavors? 🐝🪰🎃 Get to know these incredible pollinators ⤵️ xerces.org/blog/meet-in...

On Oct 28, a male monarch called XOKC005 (does he need a nickname?) was this year's 1st Xerces-tagged butterfly to make it Mexico, but he's already joined by several others! See their journeys on the Project Monarch app⤵️ 🍎iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/proje... 🤖Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...

On this #BugBanterPodcast —OK, snails aren’t bugs, but they definitely have Bug Energy! Discover how snails adapted to the mountains, how scientists study them, & the conservation challenges they face!🐌 Video w/ captions🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppZ3... Audio & transcript⤵️ xerces.org/bug-banter/a...

Make sure to check out our science & conservation policy symposium at the upcoming ESA meeting! We've got a great lineup of speakers focusing on new methods for insect biodiversity monitoring & how entomologists can engage w/ policymaking. Join us! @entsocamerica.bsky.social bit.ly/SysEBPolicyS...

From #herps to #insects, #birds, & #mammals, the leaf layer is more than just nature’s carpet - it’s a sanctuary, food source, & protective shield. These critically important pieces of microhabitat are entirely removed when we throw away our yard leaves. #LeaveTheLeaves 📸 @xercessociety.bsky.social

Yes, you can go see the wonder of monarch migration in person! 🌲🦋👀 Several overwintering groves are open to the public! We have a guide of our favorite sites, what to bring, when to go, & how to keep monarchs safe during your visit ⤵️

When you support Xerces, you are directly contributing to building more pollinator habitat, reducing pesticide use, surveying for rare species, helping people everywhere learn about invertebrates, & more. From the bugs (and us) to you, THANK YOU! 💖🦋

I gave a lunchtime talk as a @xercessociety.bsky.social Ambassador to the local County Parks group, and the cookies had bees on them! Unsurprisingly, it was a friendly audience 😀🐝 Here's a fantastic resource I shared on creating nesting and overwintering habitat: xerces.org/publications...

Good news: the bugs that eat pests in your yard also use fallen leaves to survive the winter! In general, leaving leaves where they fall is the right move. But there are a few situations where removing (or just moving) plant material from your yard is the right move ⤵️

In 2024, we built pollinator habitat on farms, developed new firefly sanctuaries, gave away over 145k native plants, helped pass laws regulating pesticides & expanding state conservation programs, & so much more. All of this is thanks to your support! ➡️ xerces.org/annual-reports ➡️ xerces.org/donate

Bumble bees like to be mysterious about their homes, but we’ve got all the hidden facts for you! Join us on this #BugBanterPodcast to discover what these bees are up to when they leave your flowers!🏡🐝 Audio & transcript 📻 xerces.org/bug-banter/s... Video w/ captions 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAJE...

Pennsylvania is 1 of just 12 states whose laws don’t give them the legal authority to conserve insects & other invertebrates. However, a new bill (H.B. 441) would change that, and it passed the state House earlier this month! It is now going to the state senate; stay tuned for updates! 🐝

It’s official: monarchs have started arriving at overwintering sites in California! 🌲🦋 That means it's also time for the Western Monarch Count! Each fall, conservationists & community scientists work together to count monarchs. Learn how to help monarchs recover @ SaveWesternMonarchs.org