People in jackets and backpacks look up through binoculars in an autumn forest while one person points skyward.

Celebrating three decades of overwintering surveys!

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Illustration: Maya Hutagalung and Madison Sankovitz

Protect invertebrates with science-based action.

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is an international nonprofit organization that protects the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. As a science-based organization, we both conduct our own research and rely upon the most up-to-date information to guide our conservation work.

Our Work

Close-up macro shot of a monarch butterfly's head and proboscis probing milkweed flowers, showing its black, white-spotted body, coiled antennae, and the edge of an orange-and-black wing

Protecting Pollinators

Working with partners to expand habitat and advance the science of pollinator conservation.

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Engaging Community

Sharing stories and solutions to inspire action for invertebrates and the ecosystems they sustain.

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Side view of a common eastern firefly (Photinus pyralis) perched on the tip of a green leaf, its yellow-green abdominal light organ glowing at the base of its folded wings

Conserving Endangered Species

Engaging in research, community science, and advocacy to protect at-risk species and habitats.

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Three researchers in wetsuits and snorkel masks wade waist-deep in the North Fork Umpqua River below a bridge, collecting and examining freshwater mussels in mesh bags

Building Knowledge

Engaging volunteers to collect vital data that drives invertebrate conservation research and action.

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A fuzzy bumblebee clings to the side of a round, spiky white buttonbush (Cephalanthus) flower cluster, its wings folded as it forages among the pin-like blossoms

Reducing Pesticide Use & Impacts

Reducing reliance on pesticides by supporting the diverse natural systems that reduce pest problems.

Learn About Solutions →

A man speaks at a podium with a "Protect Our Pollinators" sign, surrounded by supporters — some in beekeeper veils — holding yellow signs reading "Protect Our Pollinators!" and "Support Our Farmers!" at a statehouse press event

Advocating for Change

Shaping policies and practices at every level to create a world where invertebrates can thrive.

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Individual gifts fuel our research, advocacy, and hands-on conservation. Join the Xerces Society today to protect the creatures that sustain life on Earth—and receive our exceptional, biannual magazine, Wings: Essays on Invertebrate Conservation.