Signing of the Executive Order Directing Directing the Protection of Colorado's Pollinators. After nearly 8 years of advocacy and partnership working with the Governor's Office towards this Order, we are thrilled to announce that today, September 16, 2026, Governor Polis signed a new Executive Order, directing Colorado state agencies to take coordinated action to protect and support Colorado's pollinators. PPAN's Executive Director Joyce Kennedy, co-founder Rella Abernathy, a
When we talk about pollinators, bees and butterflies typically come to mind– but they're far from the whole story. Join PPAN and the Butterfly Pavilion for a closer look at one of nature's most under appreciated pollinators: flies! Across gardens, farms, and wild edges, flies are moving pollen; and in higher elevations, they are some of our most important pollinators. In this webinar, you'll explore the ecology and life history of the order Diptera, their role in pollination
Hey Neighbor, a 2025 Habitat Fund Grantee, is 5 planting parties in, and the Stratton Meadows neighborhood is starting to transform into an edible, beautiful, and water-wise oasis. On May 30th, 20 volunteers, including Hey Neighbor staff, Stratton Meadows neighbors, Colorado College students, and Fountain Creek Watershed staff spent six hours transforming the front yard of neighbor Joel Adams. Together, they planted 60 shrubs and perennials, including fruit trees, berry bushe