The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. Founded in 1971 and named after the extinct Xerces blue butterfly, the organization conducts science-based research, advocacy, habitat restoration, and public education focused on pollinators, endangered species, and reducing pesticide impacts.
Pollinator conservation, endangered species protection, habitat restoration, pesticide reduction and alternatives, climate resilience for invertebrates, biodiversity conservation, and science-based environmental policy and land management practices.
Primarily funded through individual donations and memberships, private foundations, government grants, corporate partnerships, and business supporters; does not accept funding from pesticide or oil companies.
Collaborates with scientists, land managers, farmers, policymakers, community science volunteers, and corporate partners; administers programs such as Bee City USA, Bee Campus USA, and the Bumble Bee Atlas.
Non-profit organization (501(c)(3))
