Why Your Campus Should Become a Bee Campus USA Affiliate
Bee Campus USA is a program designed to encourage educational institutions to create sustainable habitats for pollinators. By engaging students, staff, and the local community, the program fosters awareness and action around protecting bees and other pollinators that are essential for food security, biodiversity, and ecosystem health. Schools that become certified Bee Campuses implement practices like planting pollinator-friendly plants, reducing pesticide use, and spreading awareness of pollinator issues.
Why Bee Campus USA Matters
Pollinators like bees are responsible for pollinating 75% of the plants that produce our food. Yet, their populations are declining rapidly due to habitat loss, pesticide exposure, and climate change. Bee Campus USA plays a critical role in reversing this trend by inspiring communities to take direct action through education and sustainable habitat creation.
Becoming a Bee Campus USA affiliate is not just a commitment to helping bees—it's a broader commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Institutions that earn this certification build stronger ties with the local community, and create outdoor learning spaces that benefit both pollinators and people.
How to Become a Bee Campus USA Affiliate
Your campus can join the growing network of Bee Campus USA affiliates by meeting a few important requirements, including:
- Establishing a Bee Campus USA committee.
- Developing a campus pollinator habitat plan.
- Hosting educational events about pollinator protection.
These steps lead to a certification that shows your institution’s dedication to protecting vital pollinators and supporting biodiversity.
Apply Today!
If your school or college is passionate about making a tangible impact on pollinator health, consider applying to become a Bee Campus USA affiliate. It's a chance to support the bees that sustain our ecosystems and food supply, while creating a more sustainable, biodiverse campus. Join the movement and be a part of the solution to pollinator decline!