Join Xerces & help protect fireflies! 🪲💡 Job Title: Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, Firefly Specialist 🌎Location: Remote (IA, IL, MO preferred. Will consider AR, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, ND, NE, OH, OK, SD, WI) 💲Compensation: $65,998/yr 📅Apply by: Mar 5 Learn more & apply at xerces.org/jobs

Huge shoutout to the amazing first graders of Stratford Elementary School in Los Gatos, CA! For the 4th year in a row (!!), these young conservationists raised money for Xerces, cleaned up their local beetle habitat, and spread the word in their community! 💖🪲 (Inspired? ➡️ xerces.org/fundraise)

Join us to learn about soils, the bugs that live there, & practices to support these important animals! This course is for conservation & agriculture professionals in the Southeast, but everyone is welcome! 🗓️Feb 18 at 6am PT / 9am ET 🔗Register for this free event: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Pollinators have been disappearing. It’s time to bring them back! Whether you’re tending a yard, a community garden, a local park, or even just a tiny balcony, our Bring Back the Pollinators program has you covered with guides, videos, free events, & more! Get started ➡️ bringbackthepollinators.org

Join us to get advice straight from Xerces staff that have built a pollinator haven in their yards. We’ll cover all the basics, as well as the unexpected lessons that come from years of experience! 🗓️Feb 12 at 10am PT / 1pm ET 🔗Register for this free event: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

At Xerces, we feel that a conservation organization should not accept money from companies whose products are harming the very animals that we are charged with protecting. Learn about how we choose which partners to work with ⤵️ xerces.org/blog/why-we-...

On this #BugBanterPodcast, join us for the story of a home pollinator garden: what works, what doesn’t, and the exciting discoveries made along the way! Audio & transcript 📻 xerces.org/bug-banter/l... Video w/ captions 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBcG...

I'm so heartened that The Xerces Society exists. Years ago I contacted them and they helped me aquire some indigenous plants that help feed humming birds, to prevent infections from store bought feeders. They are an outstanding resource.

What is invertebrate conservation — and Xerces — all about? You can get a crash course from Xerces’ executive director @scotthblack.bsky.social in this conversation with fellow naturalist Scott Harris! 🐝 www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OZc...

With 12,260 overwintering butterflies, 2025 is the 3rd lowest Western Monarch Count on record. Western monarchs are in serious trouble & desperately need our help. The good news is that there are clear steps we can all take to make a difference. Learn more & get started 🦋 xerces.org/press/wester...

The Great Plains are known for waves of grass—and herds of cattle grazing “out on the range”. But the native wildflowers dotted throughout are critical for the many pollinators that call these places home. And those same plants are actually a nutritious meal for livestock! xerces.org/blog/feast-f...

In the Northeast US, forests—covering 80% of the region—are home to two-thirds of the region’s bee species. Thanks to @allenphilanthro.bsky.social, Xerces now has the funding to research these bees & how best to help them! 🌳🐝 xerces.org/press/allen-...

The residents of Talent have created a model for what grassroots conservation can look like when it’s rooted in place, people, and purpose! Discover how Talent’s people made this happen, and what you can do in your town 🌱 xerces.org/news/organiz...

Join us to learn how to bring back the pollinators! We've put together all the info you need to to select the right flowers, provide nest sites, avoid pesticides, & help others in your community! 🗓️Jan 22 at 10am PT / 1pm ET 🔗Register for this free event: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

We expected a final decision on ESA protections for monarchs in Dec 2025, but US Fish & Wildlife announced a delay of another year or more. We'll keep you updated, as well as continue to protect monarchs & their habitat. 🦋 Full update ➡️ xerces.org/news/organiz... How to help ➡️ xerces.org/monarchs

New research makes it clear: mosquito sprays are not safe for wildlife. Instead, 🪣 Use safer (& more effective) controls, like removing standing water, and Bt dunks 💭 Talk to your neighbors about avoiding pesticides 🌿 Plant non-flowering shrubs as a barrier Learn more ➡️ xerces.org/press/study-...

Xerces is a wonderful resource for supporting pollinators. Please listen or read this, even if'n ya don't have land to scape, there are simple things you can do. Buying organic, and advocating for alternatives to pesticide use are simple ways to decrease pesticides in our water.

In this #BugBanterPodcast, we’re diving into what it really takes to save bees, butterflies, & other pollinators, and how you can be part of the solution! Join us for practical tips for all spaces!🐝 Audio & transcript 📻 xerces.org/bug-banter/b... Video w/ captions 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=B76R...

These are really, *really* good resolutions to make.

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