The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation

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The magical light of fireflies may disappear
from the modern world—unless we take action now.
Please consider making a tax-deductible gift today to
support Xerces’ essential conservation work.
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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

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.

Please Give to Support Our Essential Work in 2020

All around us, species are in decline and we will not stand idly by. Please help us halt these alarming trends by making a tax-deductible year-end gift today. Thank you for standing with us!

Conserving the Jewels of the Night

Xerces is working to conserve the full diversity of fireflies by advancing our understanding of their distributions, life histories, and extinction risks; identifying and addressing threats to their populations; recovering populations that have declined; and engaging the firefly research community in conservation.

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!