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We can only change the trajectory for pollinators (and our planet!) by making sure that people are aware of their importance and how we can protect them. RESOURCES FOR THE SEED & BEE SEED SWAP AND GIVEAWAY RESOURCES Colorado Native Seed Starting Guide Germination Information for Seeds Native Perennial Bloom Season Easy-to-grow Xeric Plants for Pollinators Bee Basics How to Make Bee Houses Bee Block Recipe Other Pollinator Resources

Find out how to maximize your impact and minimize your taxes, all while supporting pollinators, biodiversity and future generations. Planned Giving Maximize Your Impact & Minimize y our Taxes Consider these tax-beneficial ways to support pollinators, biodiversity & future generations! Give through your IRA If you are 73 years of age or older, you are required to take an annual income withdrawal—aka a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your IRA. Using your RMD for good—like supporting PPAN —via a Qualified Charitable Distribution/IRA rollover—can be a tax-advantageous way to give and may provide you with greater tax savings than a cash donation. Give through a Donor-Advised Fund Donor-advised funds are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States. You can give cash or non-cash assets—stock, real estate, cryptocurrency, IPOs etc.—to a new or existing donor-advised fund and begin recommending grants to your favorite nonprofits immediately. Doing so generally makes you eligible to take an immediate tax deduction. Already have a DAF? Recommend your gift using our DAF donation form on this page! Make a Gift of Stock Transferring shares of appreciated stocks and mutual funds directly to either a donor-advised fund or to a charitable nonprofit organization helps you potentially eliminate capital gains. Make a Charitable Bequest Leave a portion of your estate—cash, stock, or other asset—to PPAN in your will. This is one of the simplest and most impactful ways to provide ongoing support for the protection of pollinators, biodiversity, and the health of future generations after your lifetime. If you do so, please inform us of your plans at the email below. Questions or need assistance? (720) 593-6303 or emily@peopleandpollinators.org PPAN does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please be sure to talk to a professional tax advisor or accountant. Once you've done so, provide them with our info: PPAN • PO Box 355 • Niwot, CO 80544 Tax ID #47-2260229

What you can do AT HOME You want to drive change on behalf of pollinators, and we can help! Please keep reading to learn more about simple things you can do at home and in the garden to protect pollinators! Landscape with Native Plants You may be wondering what all the fuss around native plants is about. Aren't all flowers good for pollinators? As it turns out, not all flowers are created equally when it comes to pollinators! The bees, moths, butterflies, hummingbirds, and bats that are native to a particular region often specialize in flowering plants that are also native to the area. These pollinators and plants "grew up" together through evolutionary time, so native pollinators have adapted to use native flowers and may not even recognize some non-natives as a food source. In addition, European honeybees (the ones you see all over) are not native to North America! Of course, we love all bees, but it's still important to know that these honeybees have the potential to compete with native pollinators because of their large numbers, adaptability as generalists (able to use many species of flowers for food and pollen), and more extensive ranges. By using primarily native plants in your outdoor space, you are leveling the playing field and creating critical habitat for native pollinators! (Plus, native plants are often more pest, drought, and even fire-resistant, which means less work for you!) Native plants for your garden Pollinator-friendly nurseries Manage Your Space Organically Pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides are all toxic to pollinators (not to mention you!). Even if the packaging claims to be pollinator-safe or pollinator-friendly, the chemicals found in these treatments make their way into the plants they're applied to and are then consumed by pollinators through pollen, nectar, and surface oils. While the toxics may not kill pollinators outright, they can cause physiological and neurological issues that impact the pollinator's ability to navigate, reproduce, and fight off infection and disease. Managing your outdoor spaces organically (without the use of pesticides) is critical to keeping pollinators safe. Buy Organic Produce If it's important to manage your garden without the use of pesticides, it's even more critical that we manage our expansive agricultural spaces organically as well. By buying organic produce you are supporting farms that do not use pollinator-toxic chemicals. Maintain Your Garden (for pollinators!) One of the most valuable and easiest things you can do to support pollinators and other invertebrates is to provide them with the leaves and stems they need for winter cover and food. Leaving even small piles of dead plant material around your yard can be crucial for ne sting bees! And don't forget to leave some bare earth for ground nesting bees. Spread the word about the steps you've taken in your outdoor space by including a pollinator habitat yard sign in your garden! This is a super easy way to engage your neighbors in the conversation, too! Learn more about nesting materials Learn more about our habitat signs

VOLUNTEER IN GOLDEN PARKS Volunteer to support no-spray community spaces! Did you know that Golden opened its first of three pesticide-free neighborhood parks in 2022 ? DeLong Park, at 395 23rd St. (3 blocks NE of our Natural Grocers), is an organic pilot park . This means that it is an experiment in a non-toxic management style by the City of Golden Parks Department. We consider this a very positive step, and are grateful that the parks director agreed to attempt this project. (The city of Boulder has been managing their parks without pesticides since the 1990’s so this is very feasible!) However, a big difference between Boulder and Golden is that Boulder has a robust volunteer program which they depend on to manage weeds in their parks. We are hoping to recruit some of you to assist with volunteer weed duty to make this park a success ! If we succeed as a community in managing this pilot park without pesticides we can look forward to more organically managed parks in Golden, so we hope that you will take this opportunity to connect with your fellow local PPAN members to build a strong network to make Golden a healthier place for people and pollinators! 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. We can't wait to see you out there! JOIN THE GOLDEN VOLUNTEER CREW DeLong Park will host drop-in volunteers every Tuesday morning starting at 10am this Spring and 8am this Summer. The best way to stay ahead of weekly plans is to join the email list: protectinggolden@gmail.com Help us turn this pilot park into a permanent one! Keep our communities and pollinators safe from pesticides!

PPAN’s Pollinator Habitat small grants program offers financial and educational resources to community organizations, businesses, governments, schools, tribes, public housing, and other institutions to support the development of healthy pollinator habitat. PROTECT OUR POLLINATORS HABITAT FUND More Plates = More Plants = More Pollinators In the program's first 4 years, public pollinator demonstration gardens across Colorado have blossomed thanks to each plate on the road. 96 $165K 65 Projects Funded Acres PPAN’s Pollinator Habitat small grants program offers financial and educational resources to community organizations, businesses, governments, schools, farms, Indigenous Nations, public housing, and other institutions to support the development of healthy pollinator habitat. Through collaboration with pollinator and habitat experts, we provide support to successful applicants. This program is backed by the Colorado Pollinator License Plate Fund and other designated donations. The primary criteria for grants include the use of funds to develop, expand, restore, or protect pollinator habitats, within agreed upon parameters. We prioritize projects that: are located within marginalized communities; maximize community outreach; increase biodiversity; and that have matching funds or existing capacity to implement. Grants range from $500 to $200 0 The grant cycle launches in the late winter with award decisions advised by our collaborative team of experts. Grant recipients will be expected to provide a simple report and project photos at two and three years of implementation and to collaborate with us to tell the project story. Please read on for additional criteria and funding requirements. APPLICATIONS CLOSED GRANT CYCLE 2026 Grant Cycle 2026 grants have been awarded . Please join our email list to be alerted to 2027's application. CRITERIA PREFERENCES: Justice & Equity component – loss of biodiversity disprop o rtionately impacts margi nalized communities Potential to increase local biodiversity Ability to link disrupted ecosystems Maximizes community education, collaboration, and engagement Sufficient funding and capacity to implement/maintain Geographical/regional diversity Substantial/diverse project audience Applications Will Open January 2027 Grants range from $500 to $2,000 Requirements for Funding The project must be located in Colorado The project must have an educational component and have visibility to the community Design must prioritize the use of regionally-adapted western native species (exceptions possible with approval) Site must be prepared and maintained organically (without the use of synthetic herbicides or other chemical pesticides) Site must incorporate PPAN's pollinator habitat sign Grantee must submit expense receipts (all at one time) by the end of the grant's fiscal year Grantee must submit a simple report for years two and three of habitat establishment (no more than one page) Grantee must be willing to share the story of habitat creation and photos (PPAN will have the right to use stories and photos in public communications) PPAN is pleased to have representatives of Audubon Rockies, the Butterfly Pavilion, and CSU Extension serving on the habitat fund review committee. Protect Our Pollinators Habitat Fund Map This interactive map illuminates the vital network of pollinator sanctuaries established by recipients of the fund. Navigating the map is as simple as a click, offering a journey through diverse landscapes where pollinators thrive. Click on any circle to learn about the grantees and their vital contributions to pollinator conservation efforts. Each location reveals not only coordinates, but corresponds to the scale of the pollinator habitat. Join us in celebrating the collaborative efforts to safeguard pollinator habitats and promote connectivity across landscapes! 2025 grantees to be added soon! Thank you to one of our amazing volunteers, Devin Jacobs, for the creation and maintenance of this map. APPLY Since the launch of PPAN's Protect Our Pollinators Habitat Fund in March of 2023, we have supported 96 different organizations in their efforts to create pollinator-safe habitat, awarding over $165,000 in grants. This program has helped establish over 65 acres of organic, pollinator-safe habitat! 2026 Habitat Fund Grantees Adventure Acres City of Thornton FrontLine Farming Growing Gardens Manna Durango Rio Grande Farm Park Scott's Bees STEM Launch K-8 The Kiva Center Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County Colibri Creative Conservation Solutions Foothills Unitarian Here & Now Food Shed Manitou Springs Garden Club Sand Creek Greenway Speedwell Farm & Gardens SustainEd Farms Town of Ophir Children's Farms in Action Crested Butte Botanic Gardens Girl Scout Troop 77808 Jovial Concepts Poudre Global Academy Ruby Hill Neighbors Salvation Army Vail Extension Service Tenderfoot Family and Child Center Upper San Juan Library District Villa Park RNO Green Team Wild Ones Front Range Chapter 2025 Habitat Fund Grantees Boulder Bee Lab CONO Children's Farms in Action Cure Organic Farm City of Fort Collins Parks Department Friends of Coal Creek FrontLine Farming Homeward Alliance Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership Janniebird Farm GES Coalition Jewell Elementary School Manna Durango Rocky Mountain Prep Mancos Conservation District Sand Creek Greenway Montessori Children's House of Denver Simply Bee Conservation Sprout City Farms Thornton DPR Crucible Center for Arts & Wellbeing Town of Ophir Salvation Army Vail Extension Service Vargas Property Services Village Exchange Center Walking Mountains 2024 Habitat Fund Grantees AATPC Denver Park Trust Cactus Valley Elementary School First Universalist Church of Denver Children's Farms in Action Focus Points Family Resource Center Friends of Coal Creek Denver Dream Center Mountain Family Center Plenty Heirloom Farms Gunnison Conservation District Hebrew Educational Alliance Honey Moon Mesa Apiaries Salvation Army Vail Service Extension Harlequin's Gardens Kelly Bull Permaculture Design National Wildlife Federation Project: Elevate Sproutin' Up Unity Church of Fort Collins Simply Bee Conservation Town of Estes Park Stiles African American Heritage Gardens 2023 Habitat Fund Grantees Luceo Images Garden of Oz Frasier Retirement Community KC Volunteers Centaur Village West HOA Eco-Thrift Poudre Global Academy Garden Crew Lakewood United Methodist Church Eldorado Mountain Yoga Ashram CO NPS & Loveland Parks & Rec Suelo Bueno LLC & Pollinator Advocates Sister Carmen Community Center Marisol Health Growing Gardens YMCA of Northern Colorado Ollins Farms Town of Superior Parks & Rec City of Golden Weedbusters The Protect Pollinators Habitat Fund is supported by these generous donors & sponsors, as well as the Protect Pollinators Colorado License Plate: Donna Baker-Breningstall and the Sunny Bug Farmette , and corporate partner, Black Hills Energy . The Sunny Bug Grant honors the life, creativity, and generosity of Donna's daughter, Sunia, who loved plants, pollinators, birds, and nature, and working alongside her mother—a Colorado Master Gardener, teacher, social changemaker, and philanthropist—in their Denver urban farmette. Learn About Sunia & The Sunny Bug Grantees Black Hills Energy is the local utility for many rural Colorado Counties, and reached out to PPAN to support the creation of pollinator habitat in their ratepayer areas.

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Sign the pollinator pledge with People and Pollinators and show up on our Pollinator Map! How to become a Pollinator Safe Property » Scroll to pledge map We also encourage you to download a copy of the pledge above and send copies to your friends and family! Interested in volunteering with us as well? Click here! POLLINATOR SAFE PLEDGE MAP See everyone who has signed the Pollinator Safe Property Pledge: These pins represent properties that are planting pollinator safe plants and will not use pesticides. map

NATIVE PLANTS OF COLORADO Native Plants of Colorado Colorado is home to an incredible diversity of native plants. These plants evolved here, which means they're built for Colorado's climate, soil, and wildlife (and they don't need much help from us once they're established). Native plants help us: Save water : deep root systems allow native plants to thrive on natural rainfall, making them a smart choice in our drought-prone state. Feed pollinators : bees, butterflies, and other pollinators have co-evolved with these plants and depend on them for food and survival. Support wildlife habitat : native plants provide food and shelter for birds, beneficial insects, and other critters that keep our ecosystems in balance. Build healthier soils : their root systems improve soil structure and help capture carbon over time. What Should You Plant? The best native plants for your yard depend on where in Colorado you live– elevation, sun exposure, and soil type all matter. Use the map below to explore plant recommendations and find native plant nurseries in your region. Bee icons mark any native and pesticide-free plant nurseries that PPAN is currently aware of, and the regions can help you find your growing region within the state of Colorado. Use the buttons below the map to explore some suggested native plants for each location. Explore the Western Slope Explore Mountains (7,500ft+) Explore the Southeast Explore the Front Range Explore Plains & Prairie Front Range Native Plants Native plants that call the Front Range home are uniquely adapted to a mix of prairie and mountainous landscapes. Plants here are well adapted to high elevation, semi-arid and very sunny climates. Common Name Scientific Name Mature Size Water Exposure Wildlife Value Common Yarrow (perennial) Achillea millefolium (A.lanatum) 18”x18” low-medium sun/part shade Native pollinators, bees, and butterflies Rabbitbrush (perennial) Ericameria nauseosa (Chrysothamus nauseosus) 4’x3’ low Plains and Prairie Native Plant List The Colorado Prairie is dominated by shortgrass prairie and wildflower. Taller grasses appear in swathes, and big cottonwood trees cast their shade over rivers and creeks that run through the plains. The majority of plants here have co-evolved with range animals, they send roots deep down into the soil and are able to survive low water availability and intense grazing. When conditions are right, they become vibrant with beauty. Common Name Scientific Name Mature Size Water Ex Mountains 7,500'+ Native Plants Colorado’s mountainous region is home to immense beauty, but can be quite limited. The summer season is short and life in the rockies is harsh. Plants are exposed to cool nights, harsh sunlight, and high winds. The soils they in are nutritionally low, well draining, and get more precipitation than other Colorado plants. These plants, while their season is short, can be remarkably beautiful. Common Name Scientific Name Mature Size Water Exposure Wildlife Value Black Eyed Susan Western Slope Native Plants Classified as a semi-arid desert shrubland, gardening and farming in the Western Slope poses unique challenges. The region has low humidity, and low precipitation as well as alkaline soils that drain poorly. Summers are hot and nights are cold. Plants here are well adapted to these conditions and can thrive in the harsh climate characteristic of the Western Slope, and planting native allows for the beautiful blooming and greening that happens around monsoon season. Common Nam Southeast CO Native Plants This region of Colorado is the hottest and driest region in the state. Experiencing over 60 days above 90 degrees, and very little precipitation, only select plants can thrive well here. The use of native plants in this region enhances natural beauty, and provides for the 400+ species birds that utilize this region as a migratory layover and conserves precious water resources. Common Name Scientific Name Mature Size Water Exposure Wildlife Value Crested Prickly Poppy Argemone You can find additional plant lists from these organizations: Colorado Native Plant Society Pollinator Safe Habitat Guide Wild Ones Landscaping with Native Plants PPAN Plant List XERCES.org Sources Drought Planting Guide for the Colorado Front Range. (2026, February 17). Finding Nectar. https://findingnectar.com/blogs/news/drought-planting-guide-for-the-colorado-front-range Sherman, P. (2026a, January 14). Top Pollinator Plants for CO Front Range Mountain Home Gardens and Landscapes. Mountain Resilience Substack. https://mountainresilience.substack.com/p/top-pollinator-plants-for-co-front Sherman, P. (2026b, January 22). Pollinator Habitat Assessment for Mountain and other Rural Homes. Mountain Resilience Substack. https://mountainresilience.substack.com/p/pollinator-habitat-assessment-for

The People and Pollinators Action Network is working on a bill concerning meatures to improve pollinator habitats for the protection of the environment. SB22-199: NATIVE POLLINATING INSECTS PROTECTION STUDY A study regarding the protection of native pollinating insects in the state. VIEW THE NATIVE POLLINATING INSECTS HEALTH STUDY Good news! The Native Pollinating Insects Protection Study Bill - SB22-199 has passed the Colorado Legislature! The bill requires the executive director of the department of natural resources or the executive director's designee (executive director) to conduct a study as soon as practicable regarding the challenges associated with native pollinating insect decline, their associated ecosystems, and their health and resilience in the state. Based on the results of the study, the executive director is required to make recommendations: For the protection of native pollinating insects; On best practices for state agencies in implementing policies and practices regarding native pollinating insects; and On how to develop education and outreach programming. VIEW STUDY

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!