There are many factors contributing to our concern for pollinators as well as for people. Join us to help preserve biodiversity! Everyone can make a difference. KEY PROBLEMS Why are we concerned and need to take action? There are many factors contributing to our concern for pollinators as well as for people. Most of the challenges for the health of pollinators also affect people and in fact, the potential decline of pollinators has direct consequences for human survival as well. Let’s first start with - what are pollinators? They are a broad set of species – mostly insects, but also birds, bats and other species – that are responsible for a great deal of plant reproduction. Many plant species require an external organism to move pollen from the male part of the plant to the female part to reproduce. This organism is often an insect that feeds on the pollen and, in the process, moves some of that pollen around, enabling the plant to reproduce. The most well-known and iconic species that perform this service for plants are the honey bee and various butterflies, especially the monarch. However, there are thousands of native bees, many hundreds of species of butterflies and many other insects and birds that also do this both in our agricultural production and in our natural ecosystems. Honey bees are typically managed in hives by people and in the U.S., and are an introduced species from Europe. The other species are typically less social and nest in various types of locations and are not usually managed by people. Often this distinction between their “lifestyles” is framed as managed pollinators that can be thought of as more similar to livestock versus native ones that are wild. With that basic introduction, what are we worried about? Biodiversity on our Planet Biodiversity is key to healthy ecosystems on our planet. When we talk about biodiversity, we’re talking about having enough varied species of living beings: from the tiniest cellular organisms to insects to plants, birds, mammals and humans. We rely on this diversity to make a healthy and interconnected web of species. We need this diversity for ecosystem health as well human health, yet it is often threatened by multiple factors: Monocultures – think about big green lawns with no flowers or big agricultural systems that have one crop covering thousands of acres and only blooms for a short period of time or in some cases not permitted to bloom at all. Read more about monocultures » Habitat loss – when we develop areas for human habitation, agriculture or for large business needs, that habitat is not available for the species that used to live there. Food sources disappear and these species cannot find enough to eat. Pesticide misuse, overuse and unnecessary use – when we eliminate species that we consider pests, we reduce biodiversity. This is tricky since insect pests or invasive weeds can negatively affect agriculture, yet when we use pesticides to address the issue, we may be eliminating desirable species as well. And those “bad” species are generally food for something out there as well. Pesticide overuse can apply to agricultural practices, to homeowner usage, or to public lands management. Climate change – Our climate is changing. Temperatures are rising, ice caps are melting. These temperature changes impact available food sources for many pollinators and the ability of species to live in certain areas. For instance, if plants bloom earlier in the year due to warmer climates and insect pollinators have not yet emerged from their winter nests it leads to a mismatch in available ecological services. BIODIVERSITY All of these pressures on pollinator species can combine to have implications for their health. Pesticides can affect neurological functioning and their ability to navigate. Not enough food can make them weak and lessen their immune response. With respect to honeybees especially, pests such as varroa mites and the diseases they can carry are more likely to run rampant when immune systems are compromised and colonies are weak. All of these species might be able to withstand one of these pressures, but together, it is a critical time for their health. FOOD PROUCTION How do we address this potentially devastating combination of challenges, in the context of our current society, to protect both pollinator and human health? Our Food Production Systems Our agricultural systems have changed a great deal in the past 50 plus years. Where we used to have a significant number of smaller family farms with crop diversity, we often have large-scale industrial agriculture. While this may be a more efficient way to farm, it isn’t necessarily best for the environment nor does is necessarily provide increased yields or healthier food. Pesticide use has also increased dramatically. This includes insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and rodenticides. While pesticides are often considered essential to farming, the results can cause environmental damage. A relatively new class of insecticides are the neonicotinoids. These are systemic pesticides that can cause an entire plant to have the pesticide within it – leaves, pollen, etc. While the pesticide is intended for certain species, it does not necessarily discriminate and increasingly, studies show that there are both direct and long-term unintended consequences for non-target species such as bees, butterflies and birds. Herbicide use has increased, especially with the prevalence of GMO crops that are “roundup ready”. For example, more than 90% of corn grown in the US is genetically modified in this way. This allows farmers to eliminate weeds with broad spraying practices because the crops are not susceptible to the herbicide application. Unfortunately, some weeds are developing resistance and more critically, new scientific studies are showing that ingestion of herbicides can have a negative effect on pollinators as well. Millions of acres in the U.S. are covered with crops that are planted with seeds coated with neonicotinoids. These seeds make the entire plant potentially poisonous. However, these coated seeds are not regulated by the E.P.A as a pesticide. This is true for corn, soybeans and many other large monoculture crop production. All of these crops are widely used in our food systems and for animal feed so the pesticides are an integral part of our human food intake. Another big issue is the lack of scientific research on so called tank mixes. This applies to both agricultural applications where multiple chemicals are mixed together to make it more efficient to apply – for example, a tank mix with a fungicide, insecticide and herbicide all in one application. Chemical mixes are also widely available over the counter in home use products such as many all in one type yard care solutions. Most research is done on single chemicals, not on how these chemicals react when mixed together and create a synergistic result. Our food production systems are dominated by industrial agriculture and the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers and monocultures which many believe we cannot live without. We have also changed our overall ecosystems with various practices so that insect pests and invasive and noxious weeds can get out of control. How do we find balance and pull back from these environmentally destructive practices while also maintaining food production? A GOOD READ... Human Health: Kids and Pesticides DOWNLOAD PDF »

Resources for maintaining a healthy, non-toxic, chemical-free lawn that's good for people, pets, and pollinators! ORGANIC TURF MANAGEMENT Visit An Organically Managed Park Near You! Organic Turf Management prioritizes the transition away from synthetic chemicals toward organic methods, with the goal of improving environmental health, reducing chemical exposure, and enhancing community well-being . With our partners, we're making Colorado healthier and safer -- one park at a time! Scroll for more resources and ways to get involved. Check out our partner resources: Boulder Parks & BVSD The City of Boulder is leading the way in safe, sustainable land care—maintaining all 60+ of its public parks without synthetic pesticides. This citywide commitment protects the people who use these spaces every day and supports healthier soil, water, and wildlife. Wonderland Lake Park We’re also excited to be working with Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) to extend this approach to local schoolyards. Because children are especially vulnerable to the harmful effects of pe Longmont Parks Longmont is one of the first parks that PPAN helped transition. They have one fully transitioned organic turf park: Roosevelt Park. Roosevelt Park Photo from the City of Longmont. Roosevelt Park is a beloved Longmont gathering space that’s now maintained with organic practices. By phasing out synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and focusing on soil health, the park offers a safer, more resilient landscape for the community to enjoy. 📍 700 Longs Peak Ave, Longmont, CO 80501 Colorado Springs Parks We are in the initial phases of communicating with Colorado Springs to start transitioning a few of their parks to organically managed turf. Be sure to keep an eye out for more information! Do you live in Colorado Springs and want to see organically maintained parks? Let us know and get involved! America the Beautiful Park - photo from Uncover Colorado. Golden Parks The City of Golden is transitioning a few organically maintained parks for you to explore, including: New Loveland Mine Park , Southridge Park , and DeLong Park . New Loveland Mine Park With a well-loved playground and a busy sports field, this park shows how families and athletes can enjoy safe, vibrant recreation while supporting a more resilient local ecosystem. It’s a model for communities looking to protect people, pollinators, and the places we all share. 📍 1309 5th S Lakewood Parks Do you live in Lakewood? Visit the Link Recreation Center Baseball Field , Mountair Dog Park , and Belmar Traditional Park to see organic turf transitions in action. The Link Recreation Center Baseball Field Photo from Natural Grocers. The Link Recreation Center Baseball Field is managed organically, giving the community and youth programs a safe, chemical-free place to play; all while supporting healthy soil, pollinators, and local ecosystems. 📍 1295 S. Reed St., Lakewood Photo credit: Osborne Organics I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. A Step-by-Step Guide to Organic Turf Management PPAN is proud to partner with the City of Boulder's Climate Initiatives Team and Osborne Organics to share this step-by-step guide for homeowners or lawn care professionals on how to make your lawn safe and healthy for people, pets, pollinators, and the planet. Download Guide in English Descarga la Guía en Español Support for School Districts & Parks Departments PPAN partners with Colorado municipalities and school districts to support your team in transitioning to organic turf management. Stay tuned for case studies from pilot projects in Longmont, Golden, Lakewood, Colorado Springs and more in 2025. Reach Out For More Info DeLong Park: Example Pilot Park in Golden Photo credit: City of Boulder Transition Your Lawn to Colorado Native Grasses In an ideal world, the turf we don't replace with flowering pollinator-friendly plants would be replaced with Colorado native grasses! The Native Grass Working Group has created a phenomenal resource for guiding you through the decision making and implementation process of a native grass transition for your lawn. Explore the CO Native Grass Guide More Play, Less Spray Campaign Check out these Rocky Mountain Bio Ag podcast episodes with Osborne Organic's Chip Osborne. Limit Turf in New Residential Development Bill PPAN supported HB25-113 to limit nonfunctional turf in new residential developments (new apartment and condominium developments). This bill is the latest in a series of legislative efforts to reduce turf that is not suited to Colorado's arid climate and demands excessive resources to maintain. Functional vs Nonfunctional Turf Functional turf refers to grass that is used for recreational activities such as sports fields, playgrounds, and golf courses. Nonfunctional turf refers to non-native grass that is not actively used for recreation or other purposes such as turf found in street medians.

VOLUNTEER AT ELDORADO CANYON STATE PARK Eldorado Canyon is an organically managed state park! Did you know that Eldorado Canyon doesn't spray herbicides to manage its invasive weeds? To control weeds, they use biological agents (bugs that target very specific invasive species) and hand pulling--and volunteers are at the center of this mission! Check out the multiple opportunities for stewardship volunteering at Eldorado Canyon State Park below. HELP PULL WEEDS & COLLECT SEEDS! Herbicides are currently not used in the park, and mechanical removal of noxious weeds (and monitoring locations) keeps weeds under control. Meet at the Visitor Center, wear long pants and long sleeves. WEDNESDAYS: weeding and seeding activities at Crescent Meadows FRIDAYS: weeding and seeding activities in the Inner Canyon Gloves, tools and bags (if necessary for seeds) will be provided. JOIN THE POLLINATOR MONITORING PROJECT! Eldorado Canyon State Park will be included in Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s pilot project for bumblebee monitoring and for butterfly monitoring . You do not need to know insects in order to join, and data collected will contribute to conservation plans. For the project, you must complete a minimum of 2 monitoring outings between June 1 and August 31. Training available! Join the email list to stay up to date on local ecosystem restoration projects on public natural lands. JOIN THE LIST Photo from Boulder CVB. If you are interested in volunteering at Eldorado Canyon, please contact Stephanie Sisnory at stephanie.sisnroy@state.co.us

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Colorado Native Landscaping Coalition Colorado Native Landscaping Coalition The Colorado Native Landscaping Coalition (CNLC) is a growing coalition of mission-aligned organizations working in collaboration to advance policies that will transform landscaping across Colorado. Current coalition partners: • Audubon Rockies • Colorado Native Plant Society • Colorado Wildlife Federation • Denver Audubon • People & Pollinators Action Network • Wild Ones - Front Range Chapter Coalition Fact Sheet PDF Coalition Policies PDF Our Goals as a Coalition Promoting landscaping with native plants for healthy ecosystems in Colorado. 1. Local and state governments should promote native landscaping. There are many effective measures available to implement this, ranging from modified development codes, to financial assistance, to education, to demonstration projects. We stand ready to advise in this vitally important process and help Colorado make this transformation. 2. The definition of “xeriscape” should be revised to prioritize the native plant palette. The term xeriscaping should be updated to explicitly recognize the many benefits of native plants. 3. Landscape management practices should build healthy regenerative soils and support biodiverse ecosystems. To achieve natural resilience in Colorado landscapes, we should reduce ornamental turf areas, minimize pesticide use, adjust landscape maintenance practices to benefit wildlife, and boost the percentage of native plants on state, municipal, and privately managed lands. Why Transform Colorado Landscaping? Together We Make an Impact. It’s simple: native plants are essential to regional food webs. The vast majority of native insect species are specialists: they feed only on host plants with which they have co-evolved. The act of feeding pollinates plants, ensuring their survival and enabling the spread of native plant communities. Landscapes planted with non-native species are literally inedible to most of our insects. Why is this important? Insects form the foundation of the majority of bird and many mammal species’ diets. Native plant habitats are vital to preserving biodiversity. To address the critical loss of biodiversity, we begin at home, converting lawns to native gardens. The good news is that municipal, commercial, and residential landscapes of all types and sizes can help reverse the global biodiversity crisis. By creating networks of native plant landscapes, each patch of habitat — no matter how small — can serve as part of a collective effort to maintain resilient ecosystems and sustain living landscapes for pollinators. Native plants are part of the solution to the climate crisis. Native landscapes supported by healthy soils are efficient carbon sinks and require less water, fertilizer and pesticides to maintain, reducing individuals’ carbon footprints. Native landscapes reflect the inherent beauty of Colorado and honor the cultures and land management practices of the indigenous peoples who tended this land for generations. Reforming “Xeriscaping” The “xeriscaping” term, used since 1981, should be updated to explicitly recognize the many benefits of native plants. Although Colorado must continue to promote low-irrigation landscaping, it is time to also recognize the prime importance of landscaping with native plants within that effort. Specific actions 1. Water supply and land use organizations should reform the definition of “xeriscape” to emphasize the dominant use of native plants. 2. Revise literature and programs promoting “xeriscaping” to implement this message. For more information or to receive Coalition updates, email us at CoNativeLC@gmail.com Putting Policies in Place Want to take action and make meaningful change in your community? Consider obtaining and reviewing carefully the Coalition’s Recommended Native Landscaping Policies for Colorado Local Governments and Water Providers: Coalition Policies PDF HOA Policy PDF Questions? Email the CNLC at: CoNativeLC@gmail.com The Coalition offers guidance on municipal programs and materials that promote native landscaping. Sign up to receive updates: Send Thanks for submitting! Coalition Fact Sheet PDF Coalition Policies PDF WEB DESIGN BY:

Pollinator Safe Property Pledge Contact Information First Name * Last Name * Business Name (if you are taking the pledge as a business and want your business listed) Email * Contact Phone Address (Please select from the dropdown) Comments or message to coordinators Pollinator Safe Pledge * I am committed to maintaining a pollinator friendly property. I do not use pesticides and I do my best to plant pollinator safe plants. Public Map * May we show your pledge on a public map? * PPAN maintains a public online map of pollinator safe pledgers. Allowing us to show your pledge on our public map shows your neighbors that you are pollinator safe! A red map pin icon will appear in the general area of your property, but your name and actual address will not be revealed. Yes No I am not a robot What is two plus two? Submit to Sign the Pledge Make sure you selected an address from the dropdown. Please check your answers and try again. Thanks for pledging!

Let's protect the little creatures that we can't live without during this year's Earth Month! 🌎 🐝 🦋 🐞 Your support #forthebees makes the difference between a silent spring and a buzzing one. THANK YOU! Mother Earth Needs Bees + Pollinators Every Month 🌎 #forthebees ! Pollinator conservation is one thing we can all do something about. Converting even one small garden from grass or hardscape into pesticide-free native and pollinator-friendly plants makes a meaningful impact for these little creatures. We know from a decade+ of successes in Colorado that advocating at the neighborhood, school, city, and county scales creates critical changes that add up to state policies and national precedents. Colorado is becoming a haven for pollinators and the ecosystems they support, thanks to you taking action, whether that's in the garden, at the hive, at your neighborhood park, with your City Council, or at the state Capitol—and PPAN is with you every step of the way. Thank you for making a gift today to keep the movement growing! People & Pollinators Action Network's EIN is #47-2260229. Our mailing address to receive checks is PO Box 355 Niwot, CO 80544. Contact us to discuss planned giving or gifts of stock, crypto, or other assets. 🔒 We protect and will never sell or share your data. You're always in control of your monthly gift and your inbox. Questions? Reach out to Emily KenCairn , Director of Development & Communications.

Let's protect the littlest creatures during this year's Colorado Gives Campaign! ❄️ 🦋 🐞 Your love #forthebees this winter means the difference between a silent spring and a buzzing one. THANK YOU! 🐝 🙏🏼 Thank you for being the beating heart of PPAN #forthebees ! You see it happening—fewer bees in the garden, fewer butterflies on your hikes. The pollinators—as well as birds, bats, frogs, and other wildlife whom we love—are disappearing, and there is no mystery as to why. The indiscriminant overuse of pesticides, habitat loss, and food systems that reduce rather than augment biodiversity are all partly to blame. The good news is: these are all threats that you can—and are— tackling head-on at the state and local levels. Colorado is becoming a haven for pollinators and the ecosystems they support, thanks to you getting involved, whether that's in the garden, at the hive, at your local park or schoolyard, with your City Council, or at the state Capitol—and PPAN is with you every step of the way. You all showed up for pollinators this Colorado Gives Day and helped us not only meet, but exceed—our $50,000 goal to protect the little creatures whose lives sustain all life on earth. THANK YOU!! Year-end fundraising continues through December 31st! We thank you for including People & Pollinators Action Network in your year-end giving. Our goal is to raise another $10,000 by December 31st at midnight to start 2026 off STRONG! People & Pollinators Action Network's EIN is #47-2260229. Our mailing address to receive checks is PO Box 355 Niwot, CO 80544. Please give generously today to protect the pollinators you love. People & Pollinators Action Network's EIN is #47-2260229. Our mailing address to receive checks is PO Box 355 Niwot, CO 80544. 🔒 We protect and will never sell or share your data. You're always in control of your monthly gift and your inbox. Questions? Reach out to Emily KenCairn , Director of Development & Communications .

Contact us below to let us know you’re interested in getting a yard sign (for a suggested donation of $10) to show that your landscape is a Pollinator Habitat! Pickup locations are in Denver, Berthoud, Boulder and Longmont. COLORADO POLLINATOR HABITAT YARD SIGNS Contact us to let us know you’re interested in getting a yard sign (for a suggested donation of $10) to show that your landscape is a Pollinator Habitat! Pickup locations are in Denver, Berthoud, Boulder and Longmont. Just mention your interest in getting a sign and we’ll be in touch! SIGN THE PLEDGE Create your own Pollinator-Safe Property and get on the map! Pledge to converting your backyard or your business property to pollinator safe habitat! LEARN MORE VOLUNTEER Interested in other ways to get involved with the work we do at PPAN? We have lots of volunteer roles to suit whatever you're interested in doing! Click below for more information and to sign up for our volunteer list! LEARN MORE BE A POLLINATOR SAFE LEADER! Do you want your neighborhood and local businesses to be safe places for pollinators – and people? LEARN MORE

RESOURCES & RESEARCH Shop at Pollinator Safe Retailers! Use these Pollinator Safe Businesses and tell them we sent you! As more and more people, communities, and neighborhoods pledge to be “pollinator safe,” consumers want to make sure that the plants and garden products they buy will not harm pollinators. We are continually building our list of Colorado businesses that have pledged to carry pollinator safe plants and products. Nonetheless, it is always important to ask the staff at these businesses whether plants or soil have been treated already with pesticides and whether the plants you are interested in will attract pollinators. Please see the lists below of pollinator safe retailers, landscape and lawn care providers, tree care companies, farms, and food companies. We will keep adding to this list! Contact us with your suggestions » A good rule of thumb is to buy organic: all products labeled “organic” should be free of pesticides. Arvada, CO Echter’s Nursery 5150 Garrison St. Arvada, CO 80002 Giambrocco and Sons Garden Center 14005 W 64th Ave. Arvada, CO 80004 Timberline Gardens 11700 W 58th Ave. Arvada, CO 80002 Boulder, CO Alfalfas Market 1651 Broadway St. Boulder, CO 80302 BBB seeds 6595 Odell Pl. Boulder, CO 80301 (Completely neonic-free) Creekside Tree Nursery 3283 61st St. Boulder, CO 80301 Growing Gardens 1630 Hawthorn Ave. Boulder, CO 80304 Harlequin’s Gardens 4795 N. 26th St. Boulder, CO 80301 Lucky’s Market 3960 Broadway St. Boulder, CO 80304 McGuckin Hardware 2525 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, CO 80302 (Completely neonic-free as of March, 2016) One Love Garden Supply 3620 Walnut St. Boulder, CO 80301 Sturtz and Copeland 2851 Valmont Rd. Boulder, CO 80301 Table Mesa Hardware 691 S Broadway St. Boulder, CO 80305 Urban Farm 2244 Spruce St. Boulder, CO 80302 Longmont, CO Fresh Herb Company 4114 Oxford Rd. Longmont, CO 80504 Flower Bin 1805 Nelson Rd. Longmont, CO 80501 Other Colorado Stores/Online Stores Alpaca Gold Organic Fertilizer alpacagold13@gmail.com | (970) 640-0127 Indian Peaks Ace Hardware 74 Hwy 119 South, Nederland, CO 80466 Urban Garden 619 N 96th St. Louisville, CO 80027 If you want to take the pledge to be pollinator safe and have your company appear on this list, reach out to us: CONTACT US » Landscaping and Lawn Care Recommendations Earth Love Gardens aaron@earthlovegardens.com | (720) 295-8582 Ecoscape Environmental Design admin@ecoscapedesign.com | (303) 447-2282 Wild by Design mimi.elmore@wildbydesignhabitats.com | (303) 823-0856 Meadowlark Garden Design jskilby@gmail.com | (970) 260-0355 One Earth Landscapers jim@oneearthlandscape.com | (303) 545-9231 Ford Construction and Landscaping ford.janaka@gmail.com | (303) 939-9759 EcoLogical Lawn and Tree Care info@ecologicallawncare.com | (303) 444-3456 Urban Oasis info@urbanoasisdesign.com | (303) 823-2389 Randall McCeleb Gardens, Real Estate, and Projects (310) 579-7146 Sun Cat Gardening and Design suncatgardening@gmail.com | (720) 261-8732 Tree Care Recommendations Bees and Trees Inc. Chad Street, Arborist info@beesandtreesinc.com | (303) 669-9520 Berkelhammer Tree Experts Contact: Fred Berkelhammer fred@berkelhammer.com | (303) 443-1233 Colorado Tree Care Contact: Will Pittenger | (303) 499-3722 Steven Pfeiffer, Arborist (303) 449-3349 Pollinator Safe Farms and Food Companies Aspen Moon Farms 8020 Hygiene Rd, Longmont, CO 80503 Black Cat Bistro & Farm 1964 13th Street, Boulder, CO 80302 Chiporro Sauce Company Cure Organic Farm 7416 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80301 First Fruits Organic Farms 40565 O Rd, Paonia, CO 81428 Honeyacre Enterprises Ltd. 8052 Co Rd I, Wiggins, CO 80654 Little Foodies Oxford Gardens 10145 Oxford Road, Longmont, CO 80504 Wee Bee Farms

The People and Pollinators Action Network’s staff and leaders have made a lot of progress over the years! Check out all of our recent successes and accomplishments. OUR SUCCESSES People and Pollinators Action Network’s team and community partners have made much progress over the past decade! Check out some of our successes and accomplishments below: JOIN OUR EFFORTS » PRACTICES TO SUPPORT POLLINATORS BILL 2026 PPAN introduced and stewarded this bill through the 2026 legislative session. HB26-1132 promotes native plant use in balance with wildfire mitigation, climate resilience, noxious weed control, agricultural production, and public safety. This flexible approach will ensure that pollinator habitat improvements are site-appropriate and aligned with the state's land-management goals. SECURED WILIDFE STATUS FOR INVERTEBRATES & RARE PLANTS 2024 Championed the policy recommendation to add invertebrates under the authority of the Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) department and supported the passing of HB24-1117 . This bill statutorily recognizes invertebrates as wildlife in Colorado and mandates their inclusion of species to be studied and protected. POLLINATOR RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS Ongoing We have helped to pass Pollinator Resolutions in multiple CO counties and municipalities, including the City of Boulder, Boulder County, City of Lafayette, City of Longmont, City of Denver, Town of Berthoud, City of Cherry Hills Village, Larimer County, City of Loveland, Town of Carbondale, Town of Basalt, and more. POLLINATOR & HUMAN HEALTH BILL INTRODUCED 2022 Introduced Colorado’s first omnibus Pollinator & Human Health bill (SB22-131), which sought solutions to protect children’s health, preserve pollinator biodiversity and allow communities to make decisions about pesticide use. TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR IPM Ongoing Create training opportunities for government and commercial pesticide applicators. SAFE PARKS, SAFE PLAY - ORGANIC TURF PILOT PROJECTS 2019 - 2025 Beginning in 2019, PPAN with Beyond Pesticides and other partners, has launched organic turf pilot projects in Boulder, Lakewood, Golden, Longmont, and elsewhere to transition conventionally-managed parks to organic and make them safer for people, pollinators, and pets. Read more and access resources here . ESTABLISHED COLORADO POLLINATOR MONTH 2017-2026 Each year we work with the Governor's Office to designate June as Colorado Pollinator Month, bringing awareness and action to our state's smallest wildlife . BUILDING THE COALITION TO REDUCE NEONIC POISONING IN CO 2025-2026 More than 80 farms, apiaries, restaurants, nonprofits, and medical groups have come together to help reduce unnecessary neonic poisoning in our state, while ensuring farmers' ability to use them when needed. The Seed We Need Coalition is growing; Join today! LOCAL CONTROL OF PESTICIDES BILL INTRODUCED 2024 Championed and supported HB24-1178 , to Restore Local Government Authority to Regulate Pesticides. After passing the House Energy & Environment Committee, the bill stalled in the House (despite having the votes) due to industry influence and countless delays. LAUNCHED STATEWIDE HABITAT FUND 2023 Using donations from the Protect Our Pollinators license plate , PPAN launched a statewide Habitat Fund to provide small grants to community organizations, businesses, governments, schools, farms, Indigenous Nations, public housing projects, and others for the creation or expansion of pesticide-free pollinator demonstration gardens. COLORADO POLLINATOR LICENSE PLATE BILL 2021 Championed and helped to pass the new Colorado Pollinator License Plate bill (2021)—sales of which will support vital pollinator conservation and advocacy programs across the state. Promote pollinators everywhere you go—order plates today ! CO-FOUNDED THE CO NATIVE LANDSCAPING COALITION 2020 Co-founded the Colorado Native Landscaping Coalition , working in collaboration with mission-aligned partners to advance policies that will transform landscaping across Colorado. SPEARHEADED CO's FIRST POLLINATOR POLICY (2018) 2018 Worked with the Department of Natural Resources to spearhead a new, comprehensive pollinator policy for state lands (2018). CO-FOUNDED THE COLORADO POLLINATOR NETWORK + SUMMIT 2015-26 PPAN initiated the creation of the Colorado Pollinator Network and co-hosts the annual Colorado Pollinator Summit each year. LIMITING TURF IN NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT 2025 PPAN supported HB25-113 to Limit Turf in New Residential Development (new apartment and condominium developments). Nonfunctional turf refers to grass that is not actively used for recreation or other purposes. This bill is the latest in a series of legislative efforts to reduce turf that is not suited to Colorado's arid climate and demands excessive resources to maintain. TRACKING CONNECTED CORRIDORS THROUGH THE POLLINATOR-SAFE PROPERTY PLEDGE Ongoing PPAN's Pollinator-Safe Property Pledge puts thousands of pesticide-free pollinator-safe habitats on the map. Add your property to the map today ! CO NATIVE POLLINATING INSECTS HEALTH STUDY BILL 2022 Championed and helped to pass Colorado’s first Native Pollinating Insects Protection Study bill (SB22-199), which led to the Colorado Native Pollinating Insect Health Study , providing critical data and recommendations for conservation decisions about the protection of our state's native pollinators. PESTICIDE PREEMPTION BILL INTRODUCED 2020 Introduced SB20-189 , Colorado’s first bill to repeal state preemption of pesticide use—authorizing local governments to regulate pesticide use and application. CO-FOUNDED THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COALITION 2019 The CEHC is working to build capacity and support for a coordinated toxics reduction strategy to protect people across Colorado from chemical toxics that are ubiquitous in our air, water, communities, and consumer products. HELPED TO CREATE CO'S FIRST POLLINATOR HIGHWAY 2017-2021 Championed a state resolution designating I-76 as Colorado’s first pollinator highway (2017) and launched the pilot planting project in 2018. Our partnership with CDOT continues with new pollinator plantings along Hwy 119 (2021). IMPROVED THE CO PESTICIDE APPLICATOR'S ACT 2015 Successfully advocated for new rules for Colorado’s Pesticide Applicators’ Act, which governs the Pesticide Advisory Committee, to mandate the inclusion of beekeepers and organic farmers and to create requirements informing the public of actions taken against workers who violate pesticide application rules.

Volunteer Signup Join PPAN's team of volunteers and make a hands-on difference for pollinators. You'll receive targeted notifications about upcoming volunteer opportunities by telling us about your interests. Please fill out the form below. There are many ways to get involved, such as supporting events, planting and maintaining pollinator gardens, advocating for pollinator health, conducting educational outreach, cultivating pollinator habitats, and much more! We also hope you'll opt-in to receive PPAN's monthly e-newsletter, which contains important updates, the latest research, and news of upcoming events! Interested in getting involved? Reach out below: