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Â鶹ÊÓƵ is a Bee Campus USA Affiliate! 

Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Kent Campus became affiliated in December 2024!

is a program from the that recognizes, supports, and encourages pollinator conservation on college and university campuses. 

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is an international nonprofit organization that protects the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. Their key program areas are: pollinator conservation, endangered species conservation, and reducing pesticide use and impacts. 

The Bee Campus USA committee at Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Kent Campus is committing to:
1. Create and enhance pollinator habitat on campus by increasing the abundance of native plants and providing nest sites.
2. Reduce the use of pesticides.
3. Work with faculty to create courses or continuing education opportunities that incorporate pollinator conservation.
4. Offer service-learning projects to enhance pollinator habitat.
5. Display signage focused on pollinator conservation.
6. Maintain an online presence for Bee Campus USA activities - follow along here or on Instagram @esdri_ksu
 

Meet the Bee Campus USA Committee
 

Co-Chairs

Christie Bahlai, Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, and Co-Director, Environmental Science and Design Research Institute
Katie McNamara Manning, Research Development Postdoctoral Scholar, Environmental Science and Design Research Institute

Members

Rebekkah Berryhill, Grounds Manager, University Facilities Management
Jeffrey Bittenbender, Project Manager II, Landscape Architect, Office of the University Architect
Leah Graham, Sustainability Coordinator, Office of Sustainability 
Lelani Bischoff, Groundskeeper, University Facilities Management, and Student
Angel Guinn, Sustainability Intern, Office of Sustainability, and Student