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Cultivating Change: How Gardening In Your Place Grows the World Better Webinar Takeaways
How is gardening a tool for social and political change? What does it mean to say "gardening is for everyone" in this time and place?...


Gardening for Reptiles & Amphibians Webinar Recording
Are snakes cute? Cameron Young from My Nature Lab seems to think so! Ecosystems are full of complex, layered interactions - even...


Native Plants in Permaculture Webinar Recording & Resources
Just as Amy Scanes-Wolfe mentioned in PPAN's Native Plants in Permaculture webinar on February 27th, there is no such thing as "leave no...


PPAN's Legislative Breakfast
On January 24th, 2025, PPAN had the honor of hosting a Legislative Breakfast for Colorado state legislators, bringing together a room...


Propagation in Practice: Expert Panel Perspectives Webinar Resources
Watch the recording and access resources shared during this popular webinar on native plant propagation at home.


We have work to do, together.
As Robin Wall Kimmerer reminds us in The Serviceberry, “The practice for dealing with abundance is to give it away.”


Organic Turf Park Transitions
As we close out the summer season, PPAN is excited to announce new wins for organic turf transitions at the municipal level. The cities...


Help Us Prove That Pesticides Are Overused in Ag — Tell Your Farmer Friends!
What’s bad for bugs is bad for birds, as our partner organization, the American Bird Conservancy (ABC), well knows! ABC is launching its...


A Full Fall for Pollinator Conservation
Greetings PPAN Community, Between this week’s Harvest Moon, the chickadees and goldfinches going crazy over the sunflowers, and the...


Ways to Support PPAN!
Reading and Roadtripping to Support Pollinators We are thrilled to be launching PPAN’s online bookshop , where 10% of every purchase you...


A Celebration of Community & Biodiversity
Despite the record heat and drought we’re experiencing, we have so much to celebrate this month (July)! Reflecting on a very successful...


Northglenn's Fox Run Natural Area
Check out the demonstration garden at Fox Run Natural Area in Northglenn. This demo garden was installed in partnership with the City of...


2024 Habitat Fund Grantees
We're excited to announce our 2024 pool of Habitat Fund grantees! This second round of grant-making was a difficult one as we were...


Your Favorite New Tee!
Now through June 30 th you can purchase this soft, sustainable, Allmade , heavyweight tee—with a trendy unisex fit—sure to become a...


Happy Colorado Pollinator Month!
Once again, at PPAN 's behest, Governor Polis has designated June as Colorado Pollinator Month to celebrate and raise awareness about...


Local Control Bill, Dead
We heard your voices clearer than ever this year—and we thank you! We thank all of you who contacted your legislators and local leaders,...


Invertebrates & Rare Plants Bill Passes!
We are thrilled to inform you that House Bill 24-1117 — the bill that adds rare plants and invertebrates to the species that may be...


Pollinator-Friendly Businesses!
Own a business? This June, consider participating in Colorado Pollinator Month to showcase your company's commitment to sustainability...


Protect Our Pollinators Habitat Fund
We're excited to announce that our second grant-making cycle is now open! The Protect our Pollinators Habitat Fund —funded by sales of...


What's New at PPAN?
Wondering what’s new at PPAN in regards to our current policy work , 2024 habitat grants , and the new Insects Study ? Read on! Local...


A Win for Insects!
Colorado's Native Pollinating Insects Health Study has set the stage for a new bill! Titled the Invertebrates & Rare Plants Parks &...


Colorado Pollinator Profiles
Colorado's new Native Pollinating Insects Health Study was released at the start of this year! In conjunction, PPAN will be...


Local Control Bill Introduced!
Earlier this month, the Local Government Authority to Regulate Pesticides bill HB24-1178 was introduced at the State Legislature. The...


Putting Power in the Hands of Communities: Understanding the Local Control of Pesticide Use Bill
January marked the start of Colorado's 2024 legislative session, in tandem with PPAN 's renewed efforts to restore community control of...


Unveiling the Buzz: Insights from the Colorado Native Pollinating Insects Health Study
On January 1st of this year, the Colorado Native Pollinating Insects Health Study – the most comprehensive and detailed report of...


Support Colorado's Pollinators in 2024
Interested in supporting and protecting Colorado's pollinators? PPAN works to raise greater awareness about the critical need to...


The Precariousness of Pollinators with Andrea Montoya
A prevalent message throughout this year’s Colorado Pollinator Summit was that the state of our pollinators is precarious. This means...


Carbondale Passes its first Pollinator Protection Resolution!
Pollinator advocate Lisa DiNardo worked with members of her community to create a new pollinator resolution in the town of Carbondale....


Double Your Impact on Colorado Gives Day 2023!
Colorado Gives Day is a statewide effort to celebrate and encourage philanthropy through online giving to participating nonprofits in...


Wild & Scenic Film Festival!
Wild & Scenic Film Fest Thursday, Nov. 9th 5:30 - 9:30pm Bug Theater, Denver ( map ) OR Stream it livestream! Once again, PPAN is...


Colorado Organic Turf Webinar
CO Organic Turf Webinar Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 12 - 1:30pm via Zoom Register now » The City of Longmont has successfully transitioned...


Colorado Pollinator Summit 2023
Registration Open for 2023 Colorado Pollinator Summit! Colorado Pollinator Summit: Promoting/Cultivating Diversity in Pollinator...


Support Pollinators
People and Pollinators Action Network relies primarily on individual contributions from people like you to bolster and grow our work. Our...


Denver Native Seed Swap 2023
Join us at the Denver Native Plant Seed Swap & Giveaway on November 4th, 2023! DENVER 2023 SEED SWAP EVENT Saturday, November, 4 th 10am...


NOCO Native Seed Collection!
NoCo Native Seed Collection Saturday, October 21st 9am - noon Roberts Ranch (meet @ King Soopers on N. College) ( map ) Native plant...


A Successful 2023 Bumble Bee Bash!
Thanks to all who came out for PPAN 's 7th annual Bumble Bee Bash last month! It was a beautiful evening at Ollin Farms amidst the...


Fort Collins Native Seed Swap 2023
Sunday, November 12, 2023 10am - 1pm Gardens on Spring Creek, Fort Collins ( map ) FREE SEED SWAP! Open to the public. Swaps rely on...


Boulder County Open Space: Weed Management
Do you live in Boulder County? The County needs to hear from you! SURVEY CLOSES ON OCTOBER 18TH! Take the survey today . Between now and...


The Bumble Bee Bash is back!!
Join us at PPAN 's 7th annual Bumble Bee Bash , a farm-style fundraiser, celebration, and community gathering all wrapped up in one!...


Celebrating: License Plates, New Signs, Upcoming Events!
Pollinator Plate One-year Anniversary! We're celebrating the one-year anniversary of the release of the Colorado Pollinator License Plate...


Water Conservation: It's in Denver's Nature
Denver Parks & Rec wants you to stay educated on water issues for the good of the environment and your wallet! Read more in their blog...


June is Pollinator Month in Colorado!
June is the time to celebrate and raise awareness about the importance of pollinators and their critical role in our ecosystems. What...


Updates & Events!
Legislative Update: During the 2023 legislative session, PPAN championed an amendment to the Pesticide Applicators Act (PAA) Sunset...


No Mow May!
*Photo by Chang Qing on Unsplash Post written by Marikay Shellman, Bayfield, CO (edited for length and clarity) Here’s a simple act for...


PPAN is now an EarthShare Partner!
PPAN is thrilled to announce we are now a Nonprofit Partner of EarthShare ! With this partnership, we join a robust and inclusive...


SB23-192 - CALL YOUR LEGISLATORS!
There are two things that have become increasingly obvious in the last several years: 1. Nature is disappearing. 2. Those elected to...


2023 Policy & Advocacy Goals
A few weeks ago, Colorado's Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee heard the Pesticide Applicators' Act (PAA) sunset. The...


Giving Tuesday: Support Pollinators & Biodiversity!
#GivingTuesday is a global day that's all about sharing the love and taking action ! So, today, I offer you the opportunity to exercise...


CO Gives Matching Gift Incentive from Treecard!
Treecard is a cool new company, serving 200,000 people around the globe that allocates 80% of its profits from fees to reforestation...


CO Pollinator Summit
Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 8:15am - 4:00pm Denver Botanic Gardens Register Here SUMMIT AGENDA & SESSION DETAILS 8:15 – 8:45 am ...
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