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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University is a Bee Campus USA Affiliate! 

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University'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 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University'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

Upcoming Events

Campus Sustainability Month - Seed Ball Making
October 10, 2025 from 11:00am - noon

Prepare seed balls by mixing clay, seeds, water, and dirt to create and enhance pollinator habitat on campus on campus as part of Campus Sustainability Month in October! Seed balls will be distributed on campus at another time. Hosted by the Office of Sustainability and University Facilities Management Grounds Department. Registration required:

Campus Sustainability Month - Seed Ball Launching
October 24 from 11:00 am - noon

Help create and enhance pollinator habitat at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹! Join us as students walk with Grounds staff and throw seed balls filled with native flower seeds around campus. Please dress for the weather. Hosted by the Office of Sustainability and University Facilities Management Grounds Department. Registration required:

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, Postdoctoral Research Development Specialist, 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