Xerces Society member Augustin Garnier recently established a pollinator garden at his local library, attracting the same species of butterfly that originally got him interested in invertebrate conservation years ago.

David Kollen's invertebrate-related accomplishments include lifelong advocate, appreciated Xerces ambassador, and dedicated community scientist. You can find him searching an unusual landscape for buzzing bumble bees amongst carnivorous pitcher plants.

At 12 years old, Noah Raven is a Xerces member doing incredible work to engage others to help protect monarch butterflies. This young man is the founder of Monarch Defenders, a non-profit with the mission “to save the monarchs from extinction, one garden at a time.”

Member Alley Yerger is involved in the revitalization of a neighborhood pocket park that is now full of native nectar and habitat for invertebrates.