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.

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.

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!