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Advocacy and Activism

Donna Miskend sits at a table speaking while gesturing to some papers on a table
Donna Miskend of Brooklyn, New York: Artful Advocacy for Invertebrates
Donna Miskend, a Xerces member from Brooklyn, NY, is an artist and educator whose passion for nature and conservation is woven into her work.
Bombus occidentalis on monarda flower in foreground, with mountains beyond
Four Bees, One Future: Why Saving California’s Bumble Bees Matters to Us All
The Xerces Society, Defenders of Wildlife and the Center for Food Safety asked California in 2018 to give four endangered bumble bees full protection under state law. After years of public input, court battles and scientific review, the California Fish and Game Commission is expected to announce its final decision soon.
Phyllis Stiles, an older white woman with grey hair, presenting a table display at a local environmental festival. She is smiling and surrounded by information about pollinators.
Phyllis Stiles of Asheville, North Carolina: The Buzz Behind Bee City USA
As the founder of Bee City USA, Phyllis started a movement that has sparked action in communities across the country.
American lady butterfly on a cluster of flower, photographed by Pat
Pat C. Thomas of Duluth, Minnesota: Polliantor Photography and Advocacy
Pat C. Thomas is a skilled photographer and pollinator advocate. We're grateful for many years of Pat's membership!

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