My fundraiser for Xerces

Butterflies, bees, dragonflies, beetles, spiders, freshwater mussels and other invertebrates sustain life as we know it. Yet many are declining due to habitat loss, pesticide use, climate change, and more. But there are steps that we can all take to help these vital animals and no action is too small. Please taking a stand for invertebrates today by making a donation to my fundraiser. Your support means the world to me, thank you!

Hi, we're the Stratford Los Gatos first graders! We are learning about an animal that lives in our community called the Ohlone tiger beetle. This special beetle only occurs in coastal Santa Cruz County and was protected under the Endangered Species Act in 2001. Guided by our amazing teachers and scientific experts, our class is making art, cleaning up our school grounds habitat, and raising funds for the Xerces Society, a non-profit that helps invertebrates like beetles, bees and butterflies. Thank you so much for helping our class make a big difference!

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Elizabeth Choi February 2026 $47.00
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Sean Ravel February 2026 $40.00
Deepthi Sai February 2026 $20.60
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Benjamin Qi Thank you for advocating for the endangered Ohlone Tiger Beetle! Your passion for protecting our local wildlife is truly inspiring. From Benjamin Qi's family and friends. February 2026 $280.00
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Established in 1971, The Xerces Society is a trusted source for science-based information and advice. Our team draws together experts from the fields of habitat restoration, entomology, botany, farming, education, community engagement, and conservation biology with a single passion: Protecting the life that sustains us.

Xerces is a 501(c)(3) organization and this work is supported by donors. To learn more about our work and get involved, please visit xerces.org.

Pollinator All Star

Awarded when Anyone receives 5 or more donations

Awarded 01/26/2026
Freshwater Friend

Awarded when Anyone reaches $200.00 in donations

Awarded 01/27/2026
Master Gardener

Awarded when Anyone reaches $500.00 in donations

Awarded 01/28/2026
Butterfly Hero

Awarded when Anyone reaches 50 % of goal

Awarded 01/29/2026
Golden Beetle

Awarded when Anyone reaches $1,000.00 in donations

Awarded 01/29/2026
Fundraising Achieved

Awarded when Anyone reaches 100 % of goal

Awarded 02/01/2026