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Pollinator Club at UC San Diego

We are the club that advocates for the native pollinators on and off the UC San Diego campus! We aim to build a community of students interested in protecting our native pollinators and learning more about the importance of their relationships to us and others in our environment. Follow us for social and professional opportunities, resources, and events that will aid in saving our pollinators! *All website photos by members.

Contact us: [email protected]

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Bee Campus

UC San Diego is a Bee Campus! Bee Campus USA aims to sustain native pollinators by increasing native plant populations, providing nest sites, and reducing pesticide use. These campuses are also responsible for inspiring others to take action in conserving native pollinators through education and outreach!

For more information visit Bee City USA
Check out the UCSD Bee Campus page!

Pollinator Protection Committee

  • Dr. James Nieh: Committee Chair, Bee Researcher -Department of Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution

  • Patty Mahaffey: Assistant Vice Chancellor - Student Life

  • Professor Michael Perry: Evo-Devo Insects Researcher - Department of Cell and Developmental Biology

  • Professor Amy Lerner: Landscape and Sustainability Researcher - Department of Urban Studies and Planning

  • Professor Julie Hinds: Staff Research Associate and Lecturer, Land Use Planning - Department of Urban Studies and Planning

  • Lauren Lievers: Principle Environmental Planner - Campus Planning

  • Alison Buckley: Senior Environmental Planner

  • Chris Johnson: Sustainability Landscaper

  • Todd Schmidt: Landscape Services Superintendent

  • Dr. David Holway: Native Insects Researcher / Professor

  • Elizabeth Lin: Waste Management, Recycling, and Sustainability Manager

  • Kris Morris: General Safety Program Manager, EHS

Principal Members


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