The Xerces habitat kit program brings plants, people, and pollinators together in the best way! Kits are currently available in California, Oregon, Wisconsin, Washington, Detroit, Santa Fe, and the Mid-Atlantic region. In each region we have unique goals and parameters to ensure that we are enabling the best habitat we can with the funding we have. Learn more at xerces.org/habitat-kits #habitatkits | The Xerces Society

Full video ➡️ xerces.org/youtube How can you make sure the plants you buy are safe for pollinators? And what can nursery growers do to grow plants that won’t harm wildlife? 🌱🌼🐝 Many nursery plants, even plants labeled as pollinator-friendly, can be treated with pesticides that remain in or on the plant and can cause harm to pollinators after you bring them home. In our new video, we are featuring stories and practices from several innovative plant nurseries to help you make the right choices!

Pollinators have been disappearing for too long. It’s time to bring them back! You can help turn things around for your local bugs, whether you’re tending a yard, a community garden, a local park, or even just a tiny balcony or porch! All it takes is four simple steps: 🌻 Growing pollinator-friendly flowers 🪵 Providing nesting sites 🚫 Avoiding pesticides 📢 Spreading the word! Wondering how to pick the right plants for your space? What makes a good nesting site? How to manage issues without pe