Xerces Society, The

The Xerces Society is a nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon, that protects wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitat. Established in 1971, the Society is at the forefront of invertebrate protection worldwide, harnessing the knowledge of scientists and the enthusiasm of citizens to implement conservation programs. They are the authors of "100 Plants to Save the Bees", "Farming with Native Beneficial Insects", and "Attracting Native Pollinators". The Xerces Society website can be found at www.xerces.org