Xerces Events

Join the Pollinator Friendly Alliance and Xerces Society staff for three days of live presentations on the latest science about pollinator conservation with innovative strategies for field practitioners. This annual summit will feature a wealth of experts and topics on ecologically sound land practices that promote pollinators, climate resilience, clean water and lands.

Learn more, view the full 2026 summit schedule of presenters, and register here today!

Xerces Society presenters include:


Sharon Selvaggio - Pesticide Program Specialist, Parks, Nurseries & Natural Areas Lead


Kevin Burls - Endangered Species Conservation Biologist


Emily May - Agricultural Conservation Lead, Pesticide Program


Rae Powers - Pollinator Conservation Specialist, NRCS Partner Biologist, Nebraska and South Dakota


Rich Hatfield - Senior Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, Bumble Bee Conservation Lead

This event is hosted by the Pollinator Friendly Alliance and is intended for gardeners, restoration practitioners, researchers, policy advocates, students, and anyone with an interest in the topic. For questions, please contact Laurie Schneider at laurie@pollinatorfriendly.org.

This event will be recorded and available to view after the summit.

Join us for a special outdoor screening of Western Monarch Butterflies: Protecting Our Pollinators, a powerful film by Ian Nelson highlighting the story of western monarchs and the efforts to protect them. This screening will include pre-show activities, Meet & Greet, and a panel Q&A.

This event is hosted by the Santa Monica Mountains Fund and is co-hosted by Ventura County Resource Conservation District and the Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains. All are welcome!

Learn more and get tickets here!