The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation

Protecting
creatures
great and
small
Invertebrates are an essential part
of all ecosystems, contributing to the
survival of wildlife, the pollination of
crops, and the health of our environment.
The Xerces Society works to protect
the life that sustains us.
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Photo: Debbie Roos / NCSU CES
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Photo: Xerces Society / Sarah Foltz Jordan
IMAGINE A WORLD
WITHOUT MONARCHS
Species that were once common are
disappearing⁠—including the beloved monarch.
Learn more about our work to conserve at-risk
invertebrates before it's too late.
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The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is an international nonprofit organization that protects the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. As a science-based organization, we both conduct our own research and rely upon the most up-to-date information to guide our conservation work. Our key program areas are: pollinator conservation, endangered species conservation, and reducing pesticide use and impacts. Scroll on to learn more about our work!

Pollinator Conservation Program

We work with diverse partners to restore and expand habitat and further the science of pollinator conservation.

Endangered Species Conservation

Engaging in education, research, community science, and advocacy to protect at-risk species and their habitats.

Reducing Pesticide Use & Impacts

Reducing reliance on pesticides by supporting the diverse natural systems that reduce pest problems.

Endangered Species Listing Proposed for Franklin’s Bumble Bee

The Xerces Society and the late Dr. Robbin Thorp, Professor Emeritus at University of California–Davis, formally petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect Franklin’s bumble bee in 2010.

Welcome to Our New Website!

We've updated our website to a more modern, photo-oriented, and user-friendly platform. We look forward to hearing about your experience! Contact us, or simply learn more about our communications work, on our Spreading the Word page.

Help Us Save Western Monarchs

The western monarch population reached an all-time low last winter—a 99% decline from historic levels, and an 86% drop from the year before. Join our efforts to stabilize and recover the population—including the Western Monarch Thanksgiving Count!