Looking out for Pollinators: Strengthening Pollinator Projects through Monitoring and Citizen Science

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Pollinator projects empower corporate conservation teams to address global biodiversity issues through site-based action. Providing native pollinators with host and nectar plants is an important part of such conservation efforts, but the work doesn’t stop once milkweed and bee balm have taken root. From there, participants must regularly monitor the habitat. Tying these monitoring efforts to larger citizen science initiatives provides employees and community members with an opportunity to contribute data to large-scale efforts that track species distribution and movement.

In this webinar, a natural resource specialist from Maricopa County Parks and Recreation will discuss the importance of citizen science and other monitoring efforts, reflect on her experience with citizen science efforts in Arizona, and provide resources on starting and monitoring a pollinator project anywhere.

What you’ll learn: 

  • The important role that citizen science plays in pollinator conservation
  • Best practices for monitoring monarchs and other native pollinators
  • Ideas for creating or enhancing pollinator habitat at your workplace

Who should take this webinar: 

  • Anyone interested in starting a pollinator project at their workplace or improving their monitoring efforts 
  • Site teams looking to incorporate citizen science into their conservation work 

Presenters:  

  • Juanita Armstrong, Natural Resource Specialist, Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department

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Supporting the Global Pollinator Population Through Local Action

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Sponsored by BASF

Given the interconnectivity of habitats and regions, and the key role pollinators play in global food production and trade, the collapse in pollinator populations poses threats to global biodiversity, food security and economic prosperity. It’s therefore critical that companies worldwide take action, contributing to the network of regional pollinator (and pollinator education) initiatives that together are addressing this global crisis.

The dedication to preserving local pollinators demonstrated through the featured case studies of this white paper can inspire acts of pollinator conservation on corporate lands of any size, in all industries and localities, meaning that any land manager can contribute to the global movement to protect these invaluable species.

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Native Bees: Bringing Essential Species Back to Your Habitat

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There are more than 4000 species of native bees in the United States alone—does your habitat support these essential, but often overlooked, pollinators? Join Mace Vaughn of The Xerces Society to learn how to welcome native bees to your habitat projects.

You’ll learn:

  • Why native bees are so important to ecosystems and humans
  • What factors contribute to the recent decline of these pollinators
  • How to enhance your habitat for various types of native bees
  • How to recognize native species to aid in monitoring your habitat
  • How to participate in citizen science projects to add value to your conservation efforts

Presenter:

  • Mace Vaughan, Pollinator Program Co-Director, The Xerces Society

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Saving Bats From Decline

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The Corporate Role in Preserving the Ecological and Economic Benefits of Bats
Sponsored by Ontario Power Generation

Bats are a unique group of animals with ecological, economical and cultural significance around the world. They are ubiquitous, with 1,300 species living on every continent but Antarctica. Insectivorous bats save agriculture billions of dollars through predation of a multitude of agricultural pests. Other bats eat fruit and nectar, acting as pollinators and spreading seeds of the fruit they eat, proving essential to the success of many food products like tequila and chocolate, consequently contributing to the global economy. With increased need, heightened interest and accessible technology, now is an opportune time for corporate landowners to engage in bat conservation projects.

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You Too Can Create Positive Pollinator Projects

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Pollinator projects are some of the easiest projects to implement on corporate lands. In this webinar, hear how WHC member companies such as Bayer and General Motors have implemented successful pollinator projects on their corporate habitat. You’ll also get an update on the current state of pollinator health and learn about issues facing pollinators including native bees.
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You’ll learn:
  • How projects of all sizes can have a positive impact for pollinators
  • How to engage employees and community members
  • How to successfully overcome challenges associated with pollinator projects
Presenters:
  • Pamela Bachman, Environmental Strategic Engagement Lead, Bayer Crop Science
  • Susan Kelsey, Global Biodiversity Program Manager, Sustainable Workplaces, General Motors
  • Dave Weydert, North American Cotton Crop Lead, Bayer

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Rights-of-Way Partnerships and Alliances: Addressing the Risk of the Pollinator Declines and ESA Listings

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Rights-of-way offer unique conservation opportunities by connecting landscapes and providing a generally stable habitat protected from future development. The Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group, composed of multiple industries and unique partnerships, is working to support pollinators and other wildlife, inspired by the population declines in insect pollinator species and the potential listing of the monarch butterfly under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The group is currently working on a voluntary agreement to enhance and sustain monarch butterfly habitat, and in turn will receive regulatory assurances that no additional management activities will be required if the butterfly becomes listed.

During this webinar you’ll learn:
  • How ESA tools like Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances (CCAA) can be used to provide important conservation that may influence future ESA listing decisions
  • What is included in the National Monarch Butterfly CCAA for Energy and Transportation Lands
  • Ways partners can engage in the CCAA effort and benefits of participating now
Presenters: 
  • Iris Caldwell, Program Manager- Sustainable Landscapes, Energy Resources Center, University of Illinois at Chicago
  • Dan Salas, Senior Ecologist, Cardno 
  • Laurel Hill, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Ecological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Enhancing Habitat Connectivity Through Corporate Conservation

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The Private Sector Role in Reconnecting Habitat for Ecosystem Health and Resiliency
Sponsored by Bruce Power

Healthy habitats are necessary for plants and animals to survive and thrive. One measure of the health of a habitat is the degree to which it is isolated from other habitats by land management practices or development, commonly referred to as fragmentation. Fragmentation is one of the biggest threats to biodiversity across the planet, as it can prevent species from moving to hunt, mate, disperse to new areas or escape predators. When corporate landowners engage in ecological connectivity initiatives to reduce fragmentation, they are contributing to landscape-scale efforts that have benefits beyond the corporate footprint and across the entire ecoregion.

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Build a Bug Palace – Learn How Easy, Inexpensive Insect Hotels Can Enhance Your Habitat

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What is an Insect Hotel?
Part art, part habitat, insect (or bug) hotels are quickly catching on as an inexpensive, easy and fun way to provide food, shelter, and nesting and hibernation space to all manner of bugs: native bees, lacewings, beetles, ladybugs, etc.

View the on-demand webinar on how to easily and inexpensively build an Insect Hotel on your site.

Why an Insect Hotel?

  • These bug accommodations provide interesting, beautiful structures that complement their natural settings
  • They provide valuable habitat for bugs that are pollinators, or play other critical roles in your habitat
  • They offer an opportunity for hands-on employee and/or community engagement
  • Unlike most luxury hotels, they’re cheap – you don’t have to break the bank to build them, and most of the materials can be from resourced from your lands

Learn How to Build Your Own Insect Hotel
This webinar will give you the basic knowledge you need to create and easy, inexpensive Insect Hotel. You’ll also learn how an Insect Hotel can enhance your Conservation Certification grasslands, landscaping or pollinator projects, and how you can use these buggy domiciles as part of your education projects as well.

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Prioritizing Pollinators in Corporate America

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How Companies Can Align Their Business Needs with the National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators

Corporate lands of all sizes and scopes can have the potential to implement pollinator projects and contribute to the goals of the White House’s National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators. With thoughtful design, pollinator projects can meet business needs for site maintenance, employee and community engagement, and corporate goals for sustainability reporting.

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Monarchs in Peril – How Can You Help?

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The monarch butterfly is in danger. Their population has seen a 90% decline in recent years, and unless we act now, this majestic natural wonder could disappear in our lifetime. But what can you do to help?

Creating habitat, and participating in community education are two of the most important ways we can protect and conserve the monarch butterfly.

In this webinar, experts from Monarch Joint Venture and the National Recreation and Park Association will present their best practices for implementing these important monarch butterfly conservation strategies.

You’ll learn:

  • Basic monarch biology and habitat needs
  • Opportunities for corporate landscapes to get involved
  • What is happening nationally and internationally to protect this iconic species
  • How participating in citizen science programs can help track this species of concern while also help meet monitoring goals of your Conservation Certification project
  • Ideas for reaching beyond your fence line and engaging the community in projects and monitoring

Presenters:

  • Wendy Caldwell, Monarch Joint Venture
  • Rich Dolesh, National Recreation and Park Association

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