Bee CAMPUS USA
Purdue University in West Lafayette became the 207th educational institution in the U.S. to be certified as a Bee Campus USA in 2025.
Bee Campus Program
The Bee Campus USA program endorses a set of commitments for creating a sustainable habitat for pollinators, which are vital to feeding the planet.
Purdue’s commitment to pollinator conservation
As Purdue University in West Lafayette grows and evolves, we strive to develop our campus into a living laboratory that encourages people to observe and interact with the landscapes around them.
By joining the Bee Campus USA community, Purdue University in West Lafayette can enhance its initiatives toward sustainable landscape practices, reflecting its commitment to pollinator conservation. Pollination is essential for the reproduction of more than 85% of the world’s flowering plants, including more than two-thirds of the world’s crop species, according to the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. Yet pollinator populations are declining, putting food supplies at risk.
Becoming a designated Bee Campus USA institution reflects Purdue’s commitment to sustainability and the strong partnerships that bring together students, staff and faculty to support pollinators through teaching, research, outreach and sustainable operations.
POLLINATOR EVENTS
BEE CAMPUS Committee
Our committee brings together students, staff and faculty who are committed to supporting Purdue’s leadership in pollinator conservation efforts.