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2022 was another notable year for Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA. We celebrated our 10-year anniversary, debuted new logos, and added almost 50 new affiliates to grow the network beyond 325 affiliates—and in doing this expanded into two new states, Arizona and Oklahoma, plus Puerto Rico. It was also my first year overseeing Bee City!
All year long, I was so heartened to learn how many smart, thoughtful, dedicated people are working to protect their pollinator neighbors throughout the U.S. I also had the honor of seeing firsthand the amazing work that is being done during a visit to six of our affiliates in Georgia, touring their beautiful pollinator-friendly outdoor classrooms, flower gardens, parks, and rooftop farms. I hope to meet more affiliates in person in the coming months.
The commitments of Bee City and Bee Campus are centered around three basic ideas: create pollinator habitat, reduce pesticides, and spread the word. We provide information resources and support, but the strength of this movement lies in the enthusiasm, creativity, and talents of each of our affiliates. Read our 2022 annual report, which includes a series of snapshots from the reports from our wonderful city, county, college, and university affiliates. If you want to see more of the impressive achievements, you can browse all of their 2022 Bee City and Bee Campus affiliate renewal reports.
We hope you enjoy celebrating the accomplishments of all the affiliates and find inspiration to try something new to grow your pollinator conservation community.
We are all so grateful to the countless staff, students, and volunteers who make their Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA initiatives so impactful and fun. Thank you!
Warmly,
Laura Rost
National Coordinator, and
the Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA team
Read our 2022 Annual Report
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