[Pollinator] United for Bees: Bee City USA joins forces with the Xerces Society

[Matthew Shepherd]

Hi everyone,



I am thrilled to share the news that Bee City USA is becoming part of the
Xerces Society. I know this is the kind of news that might seem perfect for
pollinator week, but we’re so excited that we couldn’t wait that long!



Many of you will know about Bee City USA—the chances are that there are
lots of Bee City and Campus affiliates on this listserv—so you’ll know what
a remarkable thing Phyllis Stiles has created over the last six years: a
nationwide network of communities actively advocating for pollinators.
Phyllis was recognized for this when she received NAPPC’s 2015 Pollinator
Advocate Award. It is an honor for us that Phyllis will be joining the
Xerces pollinator team to ensure that the transition goes smoothly and to
continue growing the Bee City network.



Bee City USA and its sister initiative Bee Campus USA energize local people
into acting to change the way they care for the landscapes in which they
work, live, and play. By signing up as an affiliate, communities make a
public commitment to raise awareness of pollinators, create habitat, and
reduce pesticide risks. College campuses also integrate pollinator
conservation into their service-learning programs and curriculum. The
network recently welcomed its 115th affiliate, and there are more signing
up each month.



You can read more about how this union came about and how it will make both
the Xerces Society and Bee City / Bee Campus USA stronger in the two blogs
below. There is also a press release, if you care to read it.



BLOG: *Xerces Society + Bee City USA = A Match Made in Pollinator Heaven*

Scott Black, Xerces’ executive director, discusses the benefits that will
accrue to both Xerces and Bee City from this change—and how pollinator
conservation can strengthen communities.

https://xerces.org/2018/06/11/xerces-society-bee-city-usa-a-match-made-in-pollinator-heaven/



BLOG: *Bee City USA Has Joined Forces with the Xerces Society!*

Phyllis Stiles, Bee City USA founder, relates how from the early days her
dream had been to have Bee City adopted by an established organization, and
why Xerces was at the top of her list.

https://www.beecityusa.org/blog-and-news/bee-city-usa-has-joined-forces-with-the-xerces-society



PRESS RELEASE: *Bee City USA joins forces with the Xerces Society*

https://xerces.org/2018/06/11/bee-city-usa-joins-forces-with-the-xerces-society/



Thanks for reading this far—and thank you for all you do to support
pollinators!



Matthew





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