Xerces Society Webinars

Join us to learn how on-farm habitat and Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management (IPPM) can boost biodiversity, enhance pest control, and reduce pesticide risks to pollinators. This webinar will cover the benefits of on-farm habitat, the core principles of IPPM, strategies for minimizing pesticide toxicity and exposure to pollinators, and examples of IPPM approaches across different California crops.

One DPR CE unit (other) one CCA CE unit (IPM) have been approved for this webinar.

This webinar is designed for agricultural producers in California. However, growers from other regions may also find much of the information applicable and valuable.

Note: Individuals who participated in the June 4th session of this webinar are not eligible to receive additional CEs for attending the upcoming offering.

Funding for this webinar is supported by the California Department of Agriculture through the Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability’s Pollinator Habitat Program.

Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. This webinar will be recorded. A recording of this webinar may be available on our YouTube channel at a later date. 

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Staci Cibotti - Pesticide Program Specialist - Xerces Society


Mia Park - Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management (IPPM) Specialist - Xerces Society

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Join Executive Director Scott Black as he explores the impactful work of the Xerces Society in 2025. It has been both a challenging and rewarding year for invertebrate conservation. From creating pollinator habitat and advocating for pesticide reduction to growing community science initiatives and educational programs, Xerces has achieved remarkable progress in invertebrate conservation.

This webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.

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Scott Black - Executive Director - Xerces Society

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Bees are struggling due to habitat loss, pesticides, and disease, but the good news is that there are things we can do to make our landscape better for bees—and if we all do something, together we can have a big impact. Matthew Shepherd and Aaron Anderson of the Xerces Society will introduce you to the diversity and natural history of North America’s native bees, and present straightforward ways in which you can make your garden—or neighborhood or city—a pollinator haven. Find out how to select flowers, provide nest sites, and why you should avoid pesticides. There are also community science projects to join in and other ways to engage your community.

This webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.

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Matthew Shepherd - Director of Outreach and Education - Xerces Society


Aaron Anderson - Pesticide Program Specialist, Towns and Cities Lead - Xerces Society

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There are many ways to create pollinator habitat in your backyard. From plants to overwintering habitat, one small step can make a difference. Join Jennifer Hopwood, Senior Pollinator Conservation Biologist and Rachel Dunham, Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator, to explore the steps people can take to build their own pollinator haven. From tips on sourcing plants to lessons learned, there is something for everyone.

This webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.

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Jennifer Hopwood - Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist, NRCS Partner Staff Support, Roadside Specialist - Xerces Society


Rachel Dunham - Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator - Xerces Society

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