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VOLUNTEER IN DENVER PARKS GARDENMAP POLLINATOR GARDENS IN THE CITY OF DENVER Visit these city pollinator garden beds to see monarchs and other pollinators in Denver. Let us know if you know of any pollinator gardens in Colorado and we'll add them here! VOLUNTEER WITH US » Volunteer to help our Pollinators Help plant & weed our Denver parks! Click to view the maps below: Big Garden (Wash Park) Ida's Rock Garden (City Park) Cordova Rock Garden (City Park) Mount Vernon Garden (Wash Park) Sopris Garden (City Park) Alamo Placita Park Denver Parks and Recreation has several amazing horticulturists who are working to create year-round pollinator habitat at Denver's public parks, and they are looking for passionate community members to volunteer! We are so excited to support their efforts and get this opportunity on your radar! This year we are excited to be offering volunteer days at Washington Park , C ity Pa rk, and Alamo Placita Park ! Please se e the buttons above for directions to each garden, and check out the volunteer schedule below. If you are interested in volunteering, please submit THIS FORM to help us track participation, and COMPLETE THIS WAIVER to bring with you on volunteer days. DPR waiver forms will be available on-site if you have not already filled one out. Be sure to bring your own gardening tools! Note for City Park : Contact Georgia Garnsey @ ggarnsey@ecentral.com to be added to the City Park email list, where you can stay up to date with the weekly schedule. Adopt a Rose Bed in City Park! Plots in the Benedict Rose Garden are available for adoption. Individuals or groups sign up to maintain one or more of the plots - weeding, pruning, and Japanese Beetle control. Contact Maria Flora at mjflora@msn.com if you want to adopt a rose bed. We can't wait to see you out there! JOIN THE VOLUNTEER LIST » Key to the success for our pollinator gardens is avoiding the use of chemicals. Ongoing help with weeding and bed maintenance really helps support this effort! Live in the Washington Park area? Join the Wash Park Pollinator Corridor! VOLUNTEER TESTIMONIAL: “I have learned so much about Colorado native plants, and I look at our parks, pollinator gardens, meadows, and prairies with new appreciation.” - Mary H. VOLUNTEER WITH US » If you're a gardener or not, join us and we can help teach you what are weeds, what are natives, and how to plant more pollinator-supporting-natives in our landscapes. Volunteering to help take care of our pollinator beds in our parks helps Denver Parks and Recreation reduce and eliminate the need for herbicides, so volunteering makes a HUGE difference. Last summer, People and Pollinators and partnered up with the Rick and Vicki of the Wild Ones Front Range Chapter to coordinate volunteer days to help take care of our parks and natural areas. We met with Rahman Minhas and Carol Wise, Denver Parks and Rec Horticulturists, who directed us on planting, and what to remove. We learned a lot along the way! Bonus: It's great exercise and you're surrounded by native plants and pollinators for a pleasant & stress-reducing volunteer experience outdoors. No pressure: Come when you can, we will be coordinating volunteer days every week. We worked on these pollinator gardens in 2021, make sure to go check them out if you can! (See map at the bottom of this page ) Westerly Creek Butterfly Garden Central Park Aurora Kelly Reservoir DENVER PARKS VOLUNTEERS PHOTO GALLERY Want to share your pollinator photos of volunteering and spending time in our Denver Parks? Please send them our way or post on Facebook or Instagram and tag us @peopleandpollinators VOLUNTEER TESTIMONIAL One of the Wild Ones Volunteers, Mary, wrote this great testimonial at the end of the 2021 summer season: “Over the last five months, I have participated in the partnership between Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) and Wild Ones Front Range (WOFR), a group which seeks to preserve biodiversity in native plant communities. I volunteered as a WOFR member to help establish and maintain pollinator gardens in DPR’s parks, an effort led mainly by Rahman Minhas of DPR. Looking back at the dates, I see that the spring and summer flew by. At each session about four to eight volunteers would turn out. Meeting people, sharing our experiences, and making friends was what made this so fun for me. Rahman is an encyclopedia of information about horticulture and carries a vision for the future of sustainable green spaces in Denver. He tirelessly answered our questions and always made us feel like our work was meaningful. MARY'S SUMMARY OF VOLUNTEER DAYS: May 19 – Greenway Park, East 26th Ave – planted pussytoes and prairie cinquefoil from DPR’s greenhouses May 26 – Westerly Creek Butterfly Garden, East Montview Blvd – weeded out prickly lettuce and bindweed June 2 – Central Park, MLK Blvd – planted thistle and weeded out kochia June 27 – Great Lawn Park, Yosemite St – identified chocolate flower and saw an Achemon hawk moth July 14 – Westerly Creek Butterfly Garden – weeded out copious bindweed July 28 – Westerly Creek Butterfly Garden – I identified the beautiful datura, or devil’s trumpet, and learned that it is poisonous August 11 – Westerly Creek Butterfly Garden – due to poor air quality, we all worked for only a short time, but I identified millet and rose mallow August 25 – Greenway Park – the conversation turned to the Colorado Native Plant Society; I went home and joined CoNPS September 22 – Westerly Creek Butterfly Garden – we collected seed from at least nineteen plant species October 6 – Westerly Creek Butterfly Garden – we collected seed from yellow Indian grass, wild Canadian rye, big love aster, and more I hope that the leadership at DPR and WOFR will continue this partnership next year. I have learned so much about Colorado native plants, and I look at our parks, pollinator gardens, meadows, and prairies with new appreciation.” ~ Mary H., Wild Ones Volunteer

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Biodiversity loss (along with climate change) is the biggest environmental threat we face today. The time is now to tackle the urgent challenges we face. Please join us! DONATE TODAY THE TIME IS NOW TO TAKE ACTION. Biodiversity loss (along with climate change) is the biggest environmental threat we face today. And insects—our most vulnerable species—are disappearing at a rate that could lead to their extinction within 100 years! Can you imagine a world without bees & butterflies?! Unthinkable! The good news? Seemingly small actions that we take together, like: creating and connecting swaths of pollinator-safe habitat; advocating for policies that limit the use of toxics in our environment; and spreading awareness about the importance of biodiversity do matter and can reverse this trend while protecting the health of ourselves and our families. PPAN is poised and ready to propose important policy changes that will have a far-reaching impact for communities across the state. We’re working to solidify as many partnerships as possible and need your support to help make this comprehensive people and pollinator health bill a reality. Your year-end gift will go directly to supporting PPAN’s programs including: Public Policy for Pollinators, Pollinator Safe Communities, and our new Habitat Fund. Whether you care about preserving biodiversity; protecting the health of yourselves and your families; or protecting the health of our soils and mitigating climate change—these things are all interconnected and the work of PPAN addresses all of them. The time is now to tackle the urgent challenges we face. Please join us! DONATE TODAY Make your gift to PPAN by December 31, 2021 to fuel our work in 2022! Our future depends on it!

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