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Do you want to learn about the conservation of other important invertebrates, such as dragonflies and freshwater mussels? The Xerces Society has collaborated with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to develop and deliver webinars that answer these questions. See below for descriptions of the webinars, and then click on links to get practical, in-depth information about how you can attract or conserve these vital invertebrates in working landscapes.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;display:table' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK12"><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 0in 7.5pt 0in'><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001-b3XpaEa8m8ekcCpzpqhcOmZu2VRz7qq3r6DxKPuEe9hpxvS6OrRYfPo7Hfe4iJl8RFx_u7zcwbAVAI3ERTdOSigaKsSxRLTb9M9LZ5VMxPMFPXtR4Y6BQLxZ8P-_CzkIWHGVfOKV2y4oTP1Vn8RRJQZ3V8Mnq_ZPXKgCZgi0lS4TLW19jVcjEzzNk0qorupSP8SRCCvCKKUEr9FlinH7ZNkZP6N6obSGIzDDupJ7LiKDZQpMyrL8p0--G_W2XgfnlDyoqKBlpA=" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#E67803'>Preventing or Mitigating Potential Negative Impacts of Pesticides on Pollinators </span></b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Pesticides are a huge threat to pollinator populations on the farm. Learn how to prevent and/or mitigate pest management risks to pollinators and pollinator habitat. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001-b3XpaEa8m_VEkj1NYx1PNr-vYVOwI8KeoPBBwVQGGrDBWS9bRCYdFwTTIU1mMNUfKNzPyh0tWcGxNmOFIZer6ieTdXpkN06zjYaZAAcaiHJWjGpLKJyyWo8Tdbc75PDfTuAJE6ufwwaMgOx0htLObZI6SF1ynww7-rbM4qDMTi3FfG7xI9OxWwN0hS6jwaqZHjhSQUZxQZLIMd-ZtnewZ6-umDxeFiNv-lw02T6gi8=" target="_blank"><span style='color:#E67803'>Conserving Pollinators While Addressing Other Resource Concerns</span></a> </span></strong><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Pollinator conservation can provide a unique framework for addressing other resource concerns such as water quality, soil building, carbon storage, erosion control, and more.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001-b3XpaEa8m9v0Cmil-qzLfX0eseXVwHyaIwTD0DQOyZQFtokfD80FTGG8sbm8-cIaCsLZ9M3NUB-nFbRX5nXYFRF3_q-j0E9CzoXuuQVTn85Joa5DXgD7IjU1lmwA1JAgMxBCw2uwz2BZM0YkaviOLuggrwcShITy6aqKGd-ugGBcZji6SOBqftceyq_V5eBLv8TbzuYxXtGc4RCN-YFMixbYmqYnQhXv2la8BGE05v7i7dsGPv_2mUIbIwHFzOATmSSs9EPXC0=" target="_blank"><span style='color:#E67803'>Evaluating, Establishing & Maintaining Habitat for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects</span></a> </span></strong><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>The National Organic Rule mandates that organic farmers maintain or improve natural resources on their farm. Learn how providing habitat for pollinators can help organic farmers meet this requirement. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></strong><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001-b3XpaEa8m_K14q1cGx-qJ9kC7-jtjUzsKcfXHHqJ6ZF0Cb1kquE2RaFdmw1Me0hohFZO7nQlroL4xIVpX7wNInHPDA4UXXJdBGlbAYIGQIuLK2IRm-QenJohYQeDXbG99jaoiqRoz1GS0flUZ8FZqF7U3oyVJ3BaChPC5Prz6ctHWNuruCnm4S29hvbSRP7gCMhH5VC7hu4nb5CBZwxsq3A07TH8TIhbmAoCUAZHdY1bHllWj5-k6gKScV4cBtG38hpzhhqaco=" target="_blank"><span style='color:#E67803'>Establishment of Wildflower Habitat for Pollinators, Beneficial Insects, and Wildlife</span></a></span></strong><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Establishing wildflower meadows for beneficial insects and wildlife can be an arduous project. Watch this webinar to learn the ins and outs of creating wildflower meadows.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001-b3XpaEa8m9d9wNLiET9CfoqWiE5UT4AGMkafTuXIJcMI5x_3-9sT2mGh6EbB77K4PIFNEZOR5hGVYms22W1vudBf6tLyeQeOGP6ZKtstTcdujw__VmzQ36jLWLy39eSGJLEukWcY-9T_wFbP0Jj1B9KSSBeliKa3l6605vkdO_5d3D1SQaZnptmTCyooaX6xzWPBUUKAw5IotEdG4oYwfHQkTNShVfUERheIOcLk1Q=" target="_blank"><span style='color:#E67803'>Establishment and Maintenance of Buffers in Organic Systems</span></a> </span></strong><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Buffers help prevent contamination from adjacent pesticide use, increase biodiversity, and provide habitat for beneficial insects. Learn how to install and maintain buffers on organic farms.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001-b3XpaEa8m9CFsCwMUcXTG0JOUVcw95xumLf-r33XsVoEGbv3GhUp5ruSvH9-SkJ3CKckLgIb2Vwg90JPAryqmJ6AyxEQQLHBkDqA56U7ePiG9FjVCblhiVf3DUmaqz_AhUu4sQ1-Meuds98kwyR79fLp2w4PyDsFqNZGLBiLMnfFWEm2quO9g==" target="_blank"><span style='color:#E67803'>Farming for Bees: Conservation of Native Pollinators</span></a></span></strong><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Native bees are more efficient crop pollinators than honey bees. Learn how to plan, create, manage, and protect the habitat of native pollinators that are vital to U.S. agriculture. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001-b3XpaEa8m-QBXzwVxyH9sZruYi4cmgxNGaMJUxm89LKiAvQZ3Nn94cQFElJK2C6TKg9RcCRpaEtdIqmEP-f4Q-nIR7mbCrD6MaNP4gcY3PCFLHs0GgLAR4svhyvCkPrzz2PqRs0VF4Gy6L1ObiLfuvjA2cJsCcmdKwJcLoNy-kcYvCg8jkqaGSYUUnbMWgZrKAb5i4TrxMWHtFuCXAR3Q==" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#E67803'>Common Bees and Best Bee Plants of the East </span></b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Bees are our most important pollinators. Learn which bees are most common in the east and the plants that are especially valuable for supporting them.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001-b3XpaEa8m-D8IguPsa8XIHOBAmyavrqN13rdVKuP4NhDIkgpsvtBvttuOLUKIgZ-Rx9ym9ZuKXE5_yk7h12OjGljBwUcWd-5ECi_ocQF0tC1xzfbifz8Z1XtUT_iDzMM7zH3OEbfKu-sI0tk2tXsPo5vEl9-dIUWZRAiDH6GgFDVnMEthZEp7BI_xPEp-c7qWYP0bsU1U3VwBo2ofovgL3oth8E5TLjwELX4IzEamzUbxfHWSTABA==" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#E67803'>Farming for Beneficial Insects: Pollinators, Predators and Parasitoids </span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Pollinators and other beneficial insects help ensure healthy crop harvests. 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