Kentucky State University has been designated as a Bee Campus USA.
The university is expanding native pollinator habitat, refining land-management practices, and advancing applied research that supports the long-term health of essential species.
This designation places Kentucky State among a national network of colleges and universities committed to improving campus landscapes and operational decisions to better sustain native pollinators.
Native plantings have expanded across KSU's campus, pollinator habitat has been enhanced in research and demonstration spaces, and conservation principles are increasingly embedded in the school's coursework and experiential learning.
As part of its Bee Campus USA designation, the University will develop a dedicated webpage outlining its pollinator-friendly policies, native plant species incorporated into the campus landscape with bloom timelines and habitat needs, ongoing faculty and student research, and upcoming educational programs and service opportunities.
Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA are initiatives of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. The program’s mission is to galvanize communities and campuses to sustain pollinators by providing healthy habitat rich in native plants and managed with pollinator-conscious practices.
According to Bee Campus USA Coordinator Laura Rost, affiliates design plans that reflect their own strengths and priorities, from habitat improvement to educational programming. Each campus renews its affiliation annually and reports on accomplishments from the previous year.
