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Mission & Non-Discrimination Statement Mission People and Pollinators Action Network (PPAN) works at the intersection of public health and biodiversity, educating and advocating at the grassroots, municipal, and state levels in Colorado for policies and practices that protect pollinators as well as public health by restoring, protecting, or creating climate-resilient native plant habitats and eliminating the use of unnecessary pesticides in urban, working, and wildland areas. We envision a world with healthy, regenerated ecosystems where people and pollinators can thrive for generations to come. Receive Newsletter & Action Alerts Get Involved Non-Discrimination Policy: People and Pollinators Action Network (PPAN) is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and environmental justice. PPAN does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), sex, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or socioeconomic status in any of its activities, operations, employment, volunteer opportunities, delivery of program services, or distribution of resources and materials. We also practice wage transparency and do not discriminate based on pregnancy, childbirth, parenthood, or related conditions. We firmly believe that all people deserve to live in an environmentally healthy world, free from poisons in their food, neighborhoods, and work lives. We recognize that environmental hazards and their health impacts disproportionately affect communities of color, low-income communities, indigenous peoples, and other historically marginalized populations. These disparities extend to occupational exposure, with agricultural workers, groundskeepers, and pesticide applicators facing heightened risks. PPAN is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We ensure that people with disabilities have full and equal opportunity to access and benefit from our services and information, including through our website peopleandpollinators.org and all program activities. Our commitments include: Ensuring equal opportunity and access to our programs, services, resources, and employment; Providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities; Creating accessible digital content and communications; Actively working to eliminate barriers to participation in environmental advocacy and education; Promoting inclusive decision-making that amplifies diverse voices and perspectives; Building partnerships with organizations serving underrepresented communities; Creating multilingual materials and culturally responsive programming; Maintaining a workplace and volunteer environment free from discrimination and harassment; Regular review and evaluation of our practices to ensure they advance equity and accessibility. We continue to work on protecting those who have no choice but to risk exposure to pesticides, either because of chemical plants in their neighborhoods, pesticide drift, or occupational exposure. We work to remember, always, the importance of biodiversity to healthy ecosystems while remaining aware that pesticides reduce biodiversity. We work to remain aware, always, that a profound lack of equity exists in human access to healthy ecosystems. We commit anew to improving access to healthy ecosystems for people of all backgrounds and income levels. This policy applies to all employees, volunteers, members, clients, contractors, and partners of People and Pollinators Action Network. Any person who believes they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or faced accessibility barriers should report their concerns to PPAN leadership. Reports will be promptly investigated and appropriate corrective action will be taken if warranted. PPAN regularly reviews and updates this policy to ensure it reflects current best practices in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and environmental justice. We welcome feedback from our community on how we can better serve all people and pollinators. Contact information for questions or to submit complaints: info@peopleandpollinators.org. PPAN's team members work remotely but our organization adhere's to Colorado's Anti-Discrimination Notices .

POLLINATOR SAFE PLEDGE MAP See everyone who has signed the Pollinator Safe Property Pledge: These pins represent properties that will not use pesticides and plant pollinator safe plants. (We are working on improving the load time of this map below, if the map below takes too long to load the pins, please try viewing this alternative map » ) LEARN MORE & SIGN THE PLEDGE »

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. BILL PROVISIONS PROTECTING THE HEALTH OF OUR CHILDREN By limiting pesticide use on school grounds, we can reduce children’s exposure to harmful chemical pesticides that have deleterious effects on their healthy growth and development. Aside from outdoor emergency applications (the spraying of a hornets' nest, for example), this bill stipulates that parents’ be provided with advance notice of any pesticide application on their child's school grounds. Outside of these approved and announced applications, no pesticide use on the outdoor grounds of schools would be permitted. Children PRESERVING POLLINATOR BIODIVERSITY To thoughtfully and effectively protect pollinators and, in turn, the vital services that they provide for our human health, this bill allows for a study to address threats to pollinator populations, habitat, and biodiversity. By restricting harmful neonicotinoid pesticides , we can reduce harm to delicate pollinator species and habitats. Neonicotinoid pesticides - or "neonics" as they are colloquially referred to – are systemic chemical insecticides that grow into all parts of a plant. Studies have shown that neonics are very nonspecific, meaning that in addition to harming pests, they also are harmful to beneficial pollinator species, the plants they require for their habitats, the soil through which these plants thrive and water quality. Neonics can contribute to dramatic decreases in biodiversity, and that's why this bill seeks to regulate them as a "Restricted Use Pesticide" (RUP) and limit their use on landscapes. Additionally, by proposing a grant program to provide an opportunity for agricultural producers to trial non-neonic-coated seeds voluntarily , there could be a financial incentive for our farmers while reducing their risk. Often, agricultural producers plant neonic-coated seeds prophylactically to prevent pest interference from the start of the growing cycle. However, studies have shown that in many cases, coated seeds have no positive effect on yields. Biodiversity ALLOWING COMMUNITIES TO MAKE THEIR OWN DECISIONS Currently, local governments cannot restrict pesticide use due to a state-level preemption. Because the state government preempts pesticide use regulations, local communities cannot adapt their laws to fit their own unique situations. By removing state preemption regarding pesticide use , this bill would return control back into the hands of local communities that have the expertise to determine how best to protect natural resources and sensitive populations. Preemption Return to bill overview

Become a Pollinator Safe Community Leader! Do you want your neighborhood and local businesses to be safe places for pollinators and people alike? Are you a dedicated, passionate individual? You may be a perfect fit to become a Pollinator Safe Community Leader! One of our important goals as an organization is to empower you to be part of creating a Pollinator Safe movement around Colorado. Advocating for a Pollinator Safe Community (PSC) can be as easy as talking to your neighbors and local businesses and asking them to sign our pollinator pledge! If this sounds like an opportunity that's right for you, please check out our PSC guide for ideas to get you started, and fill out the form below to receive more information! We are also working to build out this program to better fit the needs of interested people like you! So please let us know if you have ideas or suggestions to amplify this work, and stay tuned for updated processes and materials coming soon! PSC Guide Thank you for making a commitment to support pollinators! It is because of people like you that we are able to create critical pollinator habitat and change the way people think about, and interact with, pesticides. Neighbor to neighbor education and outreach is a very effective tool in a time when residents feel powerless in the face of large-scale environmental threats. VOLUNTEER Interested in more ways to get involved with 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

Tbhank you for signing the pollinator pledge with People and Pollinators! Thanks for signing the Pollinator Pledge and helping save our pollinators! We will be adding you to our Pollinator Pledge Map in about 24 hours. Learn more about how to create a Pollinator-Safe Property and find lists of suitable plants to support pollinators at: More Play, Less Spray Tips VIEW THE MAP » CO Native Plant Society XERCES.org Here is a printable Certificate you can print and sign and share:

Many pro-pollinator businesses support PPAN because their bottom line depends on the healthy environment and biodiversity that PPAN fights for every day. Pro-Pollinator Business Partners PPAN is proud to be a vetted Environmental Partner of the 1% for the Planet network! Both financial and in-kind donations to PPAN qualify for 1% for the Planet and B Corp Certification philanthropic goals. Many pro-pollinator businesses support PPAN because their bottom line depends on the healthy environment and biodiversity that PPAN fights for every day. A donation to PPAN is also a sound investment in your brand's mission, values, and visibility. Featured business partners receive profiles in our newsletter, which reaches more than 11,000 Coloradans, as well as on our website and social media accounts. Contact Emily KenCairn, Director of Development & Communications to discuss partnership opportunities . And please patronize these businesses to support pollinators! Thank You To PPAN's Current Business Partners! Bee Squared Apiaries Bees & Trees Justin's Nut Butters Clif Family Foundation Lyons Farmette Osborne Organics Koelle Tiny Farms Colorado Insurors Services, Inc. Black Hills Energy Continuum Consulting Services Connelly Landscapes & Design Elemental Psychedelics Laws Whiskey House Wild Heritage Gardens Wild Birds Unlimited The Apiarian Home The Apiarian Home Thank You To Our Current In-Kind Donors! Alpine Bee Candles Altamira Foods Aspen One Backyard Roots Farm BBB Seed Bee Squared Apiaries Bees & Trees Beleza Coffee Bar Boulder Sports Recycler Bow to the Bee Buddha & the Bees Butterfly Pavilion Capella Ranch Colorado Native Bee Connelly Landscapes & Design Cortada Tequila Denver Museum of Nature and Science Ecocycle Edaphic Solutions Fig Tree Pediatrics Giambrocco & Sons Garden Center Harlequin's Gardens IBG Wines Ironwood Bar & Grille Lake Valley Seed Meadow Lake Honey Mountain Rose Herbs Moxie Bread Co. My Nature Lab Ollin Farms Patagonia Boulder Picklewix Website Design Picky Pig Compost Primo Speciality Foods REI Co•op Loveland Rising Tide Tattoo Shamane's Bakery + Cafe Simply Bee Conservation Soil Transformations Spring 44 Distilling Spirit Hound Distillers Summerhome Garden Tangerine Unity Butter Urban Blum West Wolf Medicianls Wild Sage Aesthetics & Wellness Wishgarden Herbs Womanswork Yellow Barn Farm We love to partner with pollinator-friendly businesses! Send us a message to inquire about featured or in-kind business partnerships with PPAN. Also check out this directory of pollinator-safe nurseries, seed companies, and landscaping service providers. View Directory First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thank you for your message!

CONNECT WITH US Please use this form to sign up for our monthly newsletter and webinar announcements, or to send us an email. Only your name and email address are required, but we would love it if you share your address so we can develop more regionally appropriate content for different parts of our state! Please note: if you wish to connect with us about volunteering, please use the Volunteer Signup Form instead of the below Contact Form. We look forward to hearing from you! VOLUNTEER SIGNUP FORM » For pollinator news, event updates, and our fabulous photography skills, please consider following us on social media! SIGN THE PLEDGE Create your own Pollinator-Safe place! You can be a part of a regional landscape solution to create a state-wide pollinator haven in Colorado! By converting your backyard or your business property to pollinator safe habitat, you are joining others who are doing the same and changing Colorado for the better, one garden or property at a time. LEARN MORE LEAD Be a Pollinator Safe Leader! Do you want your neighborhood and local businesses to be safe places for pollinators – and people? One of our main goals is to empower others to be part of creating a Pollinator Safe movement around Colorado. It’s as easy as talking to your neighbors and your local businesses and asking them to sign the pledge! LEARN MORE DONATE Here’s what your support does: Restores and maintains pollinator habitat Delivers education & outreach via our diverse programs Gives pollinators a voice within local and state government Creates momentum around safeguarding human and environmental health DONATE

Thanks for signing the Pollinator Pledge and helping save our pollinators! We will be adding you to our Pollinator Pledge Map in about 24 hours. VIEW THE MAP » Find lists of suitable plants to support pollinators at the Colorado Native Plant Society or at XERCES Society's websites below: Colorado Native Plant Society XERCES.org POLLINATOR SAFE TIPS » Here is a printable Certificate you can print and sign and share:

Biennial Report For a more detailed look at our most recent work, scroll through our Biennial Report below or download using the button to the right. Download

The People and Pollinators Action Network is working on a bill concerning meatures to improve pollinator habitats for the protection of the environment. PROTECTING THE HEALTH OF POLLINATORS & PEOPLE Pollinator & Human Health Bill Update Earlier this month, for the first time ever, Colorado's legislators deliberated on a 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. After 9 hours of testimony, from both sides, the bill failed to pass its first committee hearing and was permanently suspended. Industry proved to be a formidable opponent and bill supporters' testimony kept up the fight until nearly the end of the hearing. While the bill did not pass, this is not a defeat! The seed has been planted and PPAN's work will continue to enable it to sprout and grow! Thank you for showing up and for the outpouring of support that we received in both endorsements and in written and oral testimony. About 40 supporters signed up to testify orally and many others submitted written testimony! It's vitally important that this strong support is now officially on the record. We'll continue to seek opportunities to move bill concepts forward and organize for the next success, and we hope we can count on you for your ongoing support and on-the-ground advocacy. This fight is not over and we'll build on the momentum we created to rally once again! Learn more about the bill below: SB22-131: A BILL CONCERNING MEASURES TO IMPROVE POLLINATOR HABITATS FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT While Colorado is home to more than 900 species of bees, 250 species of butterflies and hundreds of birds and small animals which provide critical pollinator services, Colorado does not have a comprehensive plan to ensure we protect these species. Colorado lacks resources to work across our agencies to ensure adequate planning, protection, and coordination for pollinators and there’s insufficient capacity to protect human health as we consider pesticide use. This proposed piece of legislation will make strides to address pesticide risks and protection of people, pollinators and soils. BILL HIGHLIGHTS BENEFITS TO MUNICIPALITIES FACT SHEET ENDORSE THIS BILL BILL GOALS SOLUTIONS PROTECTING THE HEALTH OF OUR CHILDREN Learn more PRESERVING POLLINATOR BIODIVERSITY Learn more ALLOWING COMMUNITIES TO MAKE THEIR OWN DECISIONS Learn more

POLLINATOR SAFE BUSINESSES NoCO Nurseries MD Nurseries Support Pollinators at home: p lant native plants and don't use pesticides or herbicides to provide safe habitat. Find lists of suitable plants to support pollinators at the Colorado Native Plant Society or at XERCES Society's websites below: Colorado Native Plant Society XERCES.org Shop at Pollinator Safe Retailers! Use these Pollinator Safe Businesses and tell them we sent you! What? How are plants not safe for bees? Sadly, it has become an industry-wide practice to preventatively treat nursery plants with systemic pesticides that persist in the plant and soil. A class of systemics called Neonicotinoids (or Neonics) are of particular concern to bees and have become ubiquitous in the industry. Research shows that these toxins can persist in plants from 18 months to 3 years, slowly adding to the toxic load of insects using their flowers for pollen and nectar. 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. You can also ask your favorite nursery for more information and for more transparency about growing practices and plant sources. 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! A good rule of thumb is to buy organic. All products labeled “organic” should be free of pesticides. Click the icons below to see our most recent pollinator-safe nursery lists for Metro Denver and Northern Colorado! If you want to take the pledge to be pollinator safe and have your company appear on this list, email joyce@peopleandpollinators.org Garden Design, Landscaping & Lawn Care Tree Care Pollinator Safe Farms & Food Companies Longmont Nurseries Boulder Nurseries Arvada Nurseries