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UPCOMING EVENTS VIEW ON CALENDAR » Mosquito Control: Science, Risks, and Solutions Webinar Tue, May 19 Webinar More info Details CoNPS Annual Conference: Coloradoscape with Natives! Fri, May 22 Colorado Mesa University More info Learn More CoNPS Annual Conference: Coloradoscape with Natives! Sat, May 23 Colorado Mesa University More info Details 11th Annual Free & Organic Plant Exchange in Boulder Sat, May 30 Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder More info Learn More FrontLine Farming Seed Saving Class Sat, May 30 Majestic View Farm More info Learn More FoCo EcoFest & Xeriscape Garden Party Sat, Jun 06 Washington Park More info Learn More Lyons Pollinator Power! Sat, Jun 06 Sandstone Park More info Learn More Multiple Dates Metro Denver PPAN Chapter Meeting Wed, Jun 10 https://forms.gle/hS6eJ5sZdVsmYK5X8 More info Learn More Multiple Dates Northern Colorado PPAN Chapter Meeting Wed, Jun 10 https://forms.gle/hS6eJ5sZdVsmYK5X8 More info Learn more Multiple Dates SoCoPPAN Chapter Meeting Thu, Jun 11 Zoom More info Learn More Conservation Gardens Fair Sat, Jun 13 Northern Water More info Learn More Big Day of Bugs 2026 Fri, Jun 26 Denver Botanic Gardens More info Learn More Multiple Dates Metro Denver PPAN Chapter Meeting Wed, Jul 08 https://forms.gle/hS6eJ5sZdVsmYK5X8 More info Learn More Multiple Dates Northern Colorado PPAN Chapter Meeting Wed, Jul 08 https://forms.gle/hS6eJ5sZdVsmYK5X8 More info Learn more Multiple Dates SoCoPPAN Chapter Meeting Thu, Jul 09 Zoom More info Learn More FrontLine Farming Flower Arranging and Farming Class Sat, Jul 25 Majestic View Farm More info Details Multiple Dates Metro Denver PPAN Chapter Meeting Wed, Aug 12 https://forms.gle/hS6eJ5sZdVsmYK5X8 More info Learn More Multiple Dates Northern Colorado PPAN Chapter Meeting Wed, Aug 12 https://forms.gle/hS6eJ5sZdVsmYK5X8 More info Learn more Load More EVENT CALENDAR May 2026 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 26 7:30 PM CSU Orchestra Concert: The Birds and the Bees 27 28 29 12:00 PM How Flowers Made Our World Webinar 30 6:30 PM Tallamy Film Screening at Boulder's Canyon Theater 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4:00 PM Women Powering Change 8 9 9:00 AM 2026 Butterfly Monitoring Training 10 11 12 13 10:00 AM Metro Denver PPAN Chapter Meeting +2 more 14 4:00 PM SoCoPPAN Chapter Meeting 15 8:59 AM Denver Arbor Day 16 7:30 AM World Migratory Bird Day of the Rockies +1 more 17 18 19 12:00 PM Mosquito Control: Science, Risks, and Solutions Webinar 20 21 22 Day (1/3) CoNPS Annual Conference: Coloradoscape with Natives! 23 Day (2/3) CoNPS Annual Conference: Coloradoscape with Natives! +1 more 24 Day (3/3) CoNPS Annual Conference: Coloradoscape with Natives! 25 26 27 28 29 30 9:00 AM 11th Annual Free & Organic Plant Exchange in Boulder +1 more 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 10:00 AM FoCo EcoFest & Xeriscape Garden Party +1 more

Find out what People and Pollinators Action Network has been accomplishing in our news blog. NEWS STAY UP-TO-DATE ON PPAN HAPPENINGS HERE & ON SOCIAL MEDIA Beat the Bite: 6 Ways to Keep Mosquitoes Away This Season Mosquitoes are annoying at best and a real health concern at worst— even though they are technically pollinators. But you don't have to just put up with them. A few targeted changes around your home and yard can dramatically cut down on bites with no chemicals required. Create a biodiverse landscape with native plants to encourage beneficial wildlife and natural mosquito predators, such as birds, bats and dragonflies . Eliminate standing water regularly from your property whe HB26-1132: Practices to Support Pollinators Approved by the Legislature! The legislative body has demonstrated a meaningful commitment to the conservation and restoration of our scenic landscapes– making Colorado even more colorful by passing, HB26-1332 Practices to Support Pollinators. What the Law Will Mean The 2024 Colorado Native Pollinating Insects Health Study made something clear: habitat loss and non-native plants are some of the primary drivers of pollinator decline in Colorado. It also pointed to what the state should do about it– priori How Flowers Made Our World Webinar Flowers are revolutionaries. When flowering plants evolved, they swiftly transformed the planet, and their productivity sustains much of life today. From rainforests to prairies to seagrass meadows, much of the Earth’s diversity is now directly dependent on flowering plants. Without flowers, primates would not have evolved and our ancestors would never have ventured beyond the forest in grasslands. Using examples from his latest book, How Flowers Made Our World, David Haskell What’s on Your Plate? A Quick Guide to the Dirty Dozen Each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) puts out its Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce , highlighting what’s known as the “ Dirty Dozen ”, a list of fruits and veggies that tend to carry the highest levels of pesticide residues. Photo from EWG. And it’s not just obscure items—it’s some of our everyday staples. Strawberries, spinach, kale, grapes, apples… foods many of us toss into our carts without a second thought. To be clear, this isn’t about scaring anyon Say NO 🚨 to PFAS on CO public lands and YES to growing, eating, growing and legislating native plants! Happy spring, pollinator people! As the equinox approaches, we hope you're finding that elusive balance between care for the earth and concern for our fellow earthlings. If you do find yourself wavering, we invite you to go outside and say hello to an emerging plant, look for the first buzzing insects (who will definitely be out and about with this week's high temps), and support pollinators in whatever ways you can—through loving , learning , and supporting policies that pr Safer, Not Sicker: Why Strong Protections from Toxic Chemicals Matter Under the Trump administration, the office that approves pesticides remains fully staffed and moving faster than ever. The office that fact-checked those approvals is gone. The EPA has eliminated its Office of Research and Development — the division responsible for the independent science used to evaluate industry-submitted safety claims — while accelerating pesticide approvals , renewing approval of the drift-prone herbicide dicamba , and invoking the Defense Production Ac Tell Food Companies to Reject GMO Wheat! Post written by Friends of the Earth . What if you found out the wheat in your bread, pasta, and cereal was genetically engineered and sprayed with a TOXIC herbicide? This could soon become our reality if we don’t act. A new kind of genetically engineered (GMO) wheat was just approved in the U.S., and we need to stop it before it enters our food system. This new GMO wheat – called HB4 – is engineered to tolerate glufosinate, a highly toxic herbicide banned in the European Un Edible Native Plants of Colorado Webinar Discover how Colorado’s native plants can nourish both people and pollinators! In this webinar, we’ll dive into Colorado-native plants you can eat, why they matter for local ecosystems, and how to grow vegetables in ways that actively support pollinators. Participants will gain region-specific guidance, garden design tips, and actionable steps to create productive gardens that give back to wildlife. View Idelle's Slides | View Rob's Slides Thank you to our speakers! Idelle F Bee Survival Struggles: The Role of Neonics Webinar Check out this webinar from the Seed We Need Coalition, NRDC, the Pueblo County Beekeepers Association, and PPAN on Bee Survival Struggles: The Role of Neonics . This webinar features Judy Wu-Smart from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Judy Wu-Smart has degrees in Zoology and Entomology, and she has researched the effects of pesticide residue accumulation in brood comb on honey bee health. Her PhD research examined the effects of systemic neonicotinoid insecticides on hon Today is the day to Save the SEED Act ☎️ + Pollinator News & Events Hi there, changemakers. The "Strengthening Economic and Environmental Decisions" (SEED) Act—SB26-065—needs your help today. The CO Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee will vote this Thursday (2/26) on whether to kill the bill in Committee or send it on for a full debate on the Senate floor. Now is the time to call the members of the 'Ag Committee' and tell them why you want them to advance SB26-065 (sponsored by Senators Wallace and Kipp and Representatives Brow Inside the Colorado Legislature: Pollinator Protection in the 2026 Session Webinar & Resources Colorado’s 2026 legislative session is underway– and several important bills could have lasting impacts on pollinators, wildlife, and native habitats. The webinar will feature: An overview of the legislative process and the legislative outlook A closer look at three of PPAN’s Legislative Priorities: Native Plant Bill, HB26-1132 : expanding state access to and use of native plants Rodenticide Bill, SB26-062 : prohibiting toxic rodenticides The SEED Act, SB26-065 : limiting us From vegetables to a community by Becky Dickson By Rebecca Dickson, PPAN board chair and vice chair of the Sierra Club-Indian Peaks Group Our city and our nation face many challenges right now: concerns about the environment, locally, nationally, internationally; issues with the quality of our food, from pesticide toxins to forever chemicals to microplastics. And nutritious food is more expensive than ever. On top of this, the national turmoil just does not stop. It can leave us all feeling alienated and alone and powerle Time to call your legislators for pollinators & environmental health ☎️ Through the Colorado Environmental Health Coalition, PPAN is supporting 9 important bills—from pesticides to plastic pollution to wildlife to energy systems. Read on for ways to get involved and more pollinator news! 🐝 📰 😊 Read our February 10th Newsletter below: Hi there, Colorado ~ During last November's Pollinator Summit, the audience was polled, and only 17% of those present expressed interest in advocacy, but almost 70% were interested in habitat work. You can't have International Women’s Beekeeping Day: Following What We Love, Building What’s Possible International Women’s Beekeeping Day is a chance to celebrate the women who care for bees, steward land, and show up every day for pollinators — often simply by following what they love. Photo from Loveland Reporter-Herald. For many women in beekeeping, the work has never been about breaking barriers for the sake of it. It’s been about curiosity, care, and commitment. As PPAN board member and longtime beekeeper Beth Conrey shared, “I just did what I loved — [it] had nothing Glyphosate Safety Study Retracted Due to Ethics Problems Photo from U.S. Right to Know A new piece from U.S. Right to Know just revealed that a major scientific study used to justify glyphosate’s safety has been retracted over serious ethics issues. It turns out the “independent” authors were actually Monsanto employees, quietly advancing the pesticide industry’s agenda. If you want the full story, you can check out the article here . READ THE ARTICLE! Save Beer! 🍻 Why removing toxic pesticides matters — even for your favorite pint Photo from Green America. Here in Colorado, beer isn’t just a drink -- it’s part of our culture. From local taprooms and festivals to mountain hikes capped off with a cold one, beer brings people together. But behind every brew is an agricultural system that can either help or harm our environment. That’s why PPAN, along with other aligned organizations, is proud to partner with Green America's “Save Beer!” c The Pollinators of the Night: Why Bats Matter & How To Support Them Webinar and Resources From sustaining desert ecosystems to supporting agricultural economies, bats are essential pollinators and pest managers. Yet, their contributions are often overlooked, and many species face growing threats. Join PPAN by checking out the webinar below with Dr. Kristen Lear, Director of Bat Conservation International’s (BCI) Agave Restoration Initiative. Dr. Lear will highlight the ways bats support biodiversity and human well-being, share updates on BCI’s conservation work, a Growing Climate Leaders: Pollinators at the DPS Fall Garden Festival Last week, we had the joy of joining the Denver Public Schools (DPS) Sustainability Team at their Fall Garden Festival—a celebration of... Celebrating a Decade of Pollinator Progress at the 10th Annual Colorado Pollinator Summit: Empowered for Pollinators We are thrilled to announce the 10th Annual Colorado Pollinator Summit , taking place November 13–14, 2025 , at Williams Village, CU... PPAN's Annual Bumblebee Bash Thank you all for a great 2025 Bumble Bee Bash! We surpassed our fundraising goal and had so much fun celebrating with you all! 🥂🐝🥂... Back to School: Kids and Pollinators–Creating a Statewide Movement Webinar & Resources School’s almost back in session, which is a great time to talk about how we can make schoolyards safer and healthier for both kids and... Pollinators Meet Grasshopper & Mormon Cricket Management Webinar & Resources You might be repelled by grasshoppers or Mormon crickets, but can you take a moment to learn about their surprising ecological value... Community Science in Action: Exploring Nature with iNaturalist Webinar Check out PPAN's June 2025 webinar below to discover how community science supports biodiversity and pollinators. PPAN Board Member and... June is Colorado Pollinator Month – Let’s Celebrate! Pollinators like bees, butterflies, and bats keep our ecosystems—and our food systems—thriving. Every June, Colorado takes time to... Pollinators After Dark: How Light Pollution Impacts the Night Shift Webinar Recording & Resources When we think of pollinators, bees and butterflies usually come to mind—but there's a whole other crew that works the night shift. Moths,... Cultivating Change: How Gardening In Your Place Grows the World Better Webinar Takeaways How is gardening a tool for social and political change? What does it mean to say "gardening is for everyone" in this time and place?... Gardening for Reptiles & Amphibians Webinar Recording Are snakes cute? Cameron Young from My Nature Lab seems to think so! Ecosystems are full of complex, layered interactions - even... Native Plants in Permaculture Webinar Recording & Resources Just as Amy Scanes-Wolfe mentioned in PPAN's Native Plants in Permaculture webinar on February 27th, there is no such thing as "leave no... PPAN's Legislative Breakfast On January 24th, 2025, PPAN had the honor of hosting a Legislative Breakfast for Colorado state legislators, bringing together a room... Propagation in Practice: Expert Panel Perspectives Webinar Resources Watch the recording and access resources shared during this popular webinar on native plant propagation at home. We have work to do, together. As Robin Wall Kimmerer reminds us in The Serviceberry, “The practice for dealing with abundance is to give it away.” Organic Turf Park Transitions As we close out the summer season, PPAN is excited to announce new wins for organic turf transitions at the municipal level. The cities... Help Us Prove That Pesticides Are Overused in Ag — Tell Your Farmer Friends! What’s bad for bugs is bad for birds, as our partner organization, the American Bird Conservancy (ABC), well knows! ABC is launching its... A Full Fall for Pollinator Conservation Greetings PPAN Community, Between this week’s Harvest Moon, the chickadees and goldfinches going crazy over the sunflowers, and the... Ways to Support PPAN! Reading and Roadtripping to Support Pollinators We are thrilled to be launching PPAN’s online bookshop , where 10% of every purchase you... A Celebration of Community & Biodiversity Despite the record heat and drought we’re experiencing, we have so much to celebrate this month (July)! Reflecting on a very successful... Northglenn's Fox Run Natural Area Check out the demonstration garden at Fox Run Natural Area in Northglenn. This demo garden was installed in partnership with the City of... 2024 Habitat Fund Grantees We're excited to announce our 2024 pool of Habitat Fund grantees! This second round of grant-making was a difficult one as we were... Your Favorite New Tee! Now through June 30 th you can purchase this soft, sustainable, Allmade , heavyweight tee—with a trendy unisex fit—sure to become a... Happy Colorado Pollinator Month! Once again, at PPAN 's behest, Governor Polis has designated June as Colorado Pollinator Month to celebrate and raise awareness about... Local Control Bill, Dead We heard your voices clearer than ever this year—and we thank you! We thank all of you who contacted your legislators and local leaders,... Invertebrates & Rare Plants Bill Passes! We are thrilled to inform you that House Bill 24-1117 — the bill that adds rare plants and invertebrates to the species that may be... Pollinator-Friendly Businesses! Own a business? This June, consider participating in Colorado Pollinator Month to showcase your company's commitment to sustainability... Protect Our Pollinators Habitat Fund We're excited to announce that our second grant-making cycle is now open! The Protect our Pollinators Habitat Fund —funded by sales of... What's New at PPAN? Wondering what’s new at PPAN in regards to our current policy work , 2024 habitat grants , and the new Insects Study ? Read on! Local... A Win for Insects! Colorado's Native Pollinating Insects Health Study has set the stage for a new bill! Titled the Invertebrates & Rare Plants Parks &... Colorado Pollinator Profiles Colorado's new Native Pollinating Insects Health Study was released at the start of this year! In conjunction, PPAN will be... Local Control Bill Introduced! Earlier this month, the Local Government Authority to Regulate Pesticides bill HB24-1178 was introduced at the State Legislature. The... Putting Power in the Hands of Communities: Understanding the Local Control of Pesticide Use Bill January marked the start of Colorado's 2024 legislative session, in tandem with PPAN 's renewed efforts to restore community control of... Unveiling the Buzz: Insights from the Colorado Native Pollinating Insects Health Study On January 1st of this year, the Colorado Native Pollinating Insects Health Study – the most comprehensive and detailed report of... 1 2 3

See everyone who has signed the Pollinator Safe Property Pledge. The pins on this map represent properties that will not use pesticides and plant pollinator safe plants. 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. LEARN MORE & SIGN THE PLEDGE »

Register for a Protect Pollinators Colorado Pollinator License Plate! Your contribution funds People & Pollinators Action Network's Habitat Grants program, creating new pollinator habitat throughout Colorado. Pollinator License Plate Registration Make a difference for pollinators everywhere you go. To obtain the Protect Our Pollinators license plate please complete the registration form below including a one-time sliding scale donation of $25 to $50, although larger donations are welcomed! Your donation directly supports pollinator health, increases native pollinator habitat, and funds educational programs that help to restore biodiversity. Explore our statewide Habitat Fund to see projects made possible by this license plate. Here are the 3 Steps to Obtaining Pollinator Plates: Complete the online registration & donation form below I nformation entered on the form MUST match your vehicle registration, or your assigned PIN number will not work. If you have two owners registered for the same vehicle, please include BOTH names. Complete your one-time donation, which is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law as PPAN is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Note that online donations are preferred, but if you would like to send a check you can mail it to PPAN, PO Box 355, Niwot, CO 80544-0355. We will then mail you back a PIN# certificate that you can take to the Department of Motor Vehicle Office to obtain your plates. Receive Your PIN number from PPAN We process PIN#s every Friday, but please allow up to two weeks to receive your PIN. It will be sent to the email address you provide on the registration form (or mailed, if your donation came via check). Use your PIN number to Order Plates from the Department of Motor Vehicles—online or in person. Most people order them online using these step by step directions for how to navigate the DMV's website, but you can also bring your PIN number into your local DMV. The DMV will mail your new plates to your house and give you temporary plates, if needed. Pollinator Plate FAQs How do I get these plates? Make a minimum $25 donation to People & Pollinators Action Network using the form on this page . Each donation is good for one set of plates, so if you have more than one vehicle you need to fill out the form/make donation more than once. How much do Pollinator Plates cost? The one-time donation to PPAN is a sliding scale of $25 on up. After you get your PIN# from us, the DMV will assess two additional $25 fees for specialty plates ($75 total). You only have to pay the specialty fees and donation once; not with annual renewals. I made my donation, where is my PIN#? We process registrations and send out PIN#s every Friday, but please allow up to 2 weeks to receive your PIN# in case of holidays. If you don't see it, please check your junk mail folder and then email info@peopleandpollinators.org if you need to follow up. I have my PIN#, now what? Once you receive your PIN # from, here are step by step directions for how to navigate the mydmv.com website to order your Pollinator Plates. My vehicle registration does not expire for a number of months, do I have to wait to get my Pollinator license plates? No, protecting pollinators can't wait! Order plates anytime and the DMV will issue a credit for any unused months left on your registration. Will I be required to make a donation every year when I register my car? No. The donation for this plate is a one-time commitment, however we hope that you will see the impact in our work and be inspired to renew your gift! What if I want a personalized vanity plate? You are able to personalize the characters on your license plate, however, the bee design in the middle of the plate will not appear. Visit https://dmv.colorado.gov/group-special-license-plates for more details. Can I get Pollinator plates for my motorcycle? Yes! The steps and the cost are the same. Can I make my Pollinator License plate donation at the Motor Vehicle Office? No. All Pollinator license plates donations must be made here on this page: peopleandpollinators.org/co-pollinator-license-plate What percentage of my license plate donation will go to People & Pollinators Action Network? 100% of license plate donations will go to advancing the mission of People & Pollinators Action Network, with the majority of your gift being turned into new pollinator habitat through our statewide Habitat Fund . I changed my mind, can I get a refund? License plate donations are non-refundable, but if a donation must be returned in special circumstances PPAN will retain $10 to cover processing fees. More questions? Email us at info@peopleandpollinators.org.

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PPAN is funded by grassroots donors like yourself. Your support makes all the difference in our ability to protect both pollinators and public health in Colorado. Thank you for renewing your gift today! RENEW YOUR SUPPORT for POLLINATORS! Your support makes all the difference in our ability to protect pollinators and public health. Thank you for renewing your gift! OTHER WAYS TO GIVE Order Another Pollinator License Plate Mail a check to PO Box 355 Niwot, CO 80544 Planned, DAF, or IRA Giving Buy Books! 10% of Your Purchase Goes Directly to PPAN. Ask your employer to match your gift through Benevity, NPO Connect, or other matching gift platform. Gift stock or other assets Questions? emily@peopleandpollinators.org (720) 593-6303

Resources Welcome to the PPAN resource center! Here, you will find helpful documents, graphics, and links to guide your journey of supporting people, pollinators and planet. *Photo by Ryan Bartlett Form Letter to Legislators Native Plant Lists Pollinator-Friendly Nurseries Beyond Pesticides Non-Toxic Communities More on Pesticides Pesticide Action Network Xerces Society Grow Smart Grow Safe Home & Garden Information Center Toxic Free Future

Register for a Colorado Pollinator License Plate! By donating, you will be connected to actions and solutions that are making a difference for Colorado’s pollinators! Pollinator License Plate Registration Instructions Help PPAN make a difference for pollinators today. Thanks for supporting Colorado pollinators by making a one-time donation! Once you have filled out this form , and you get the email with your PIN number from People and Pollinators Action Network, below are the instructions on how to purchase your Pollinator Plates through the mydmv.colorado.gov website.

Take Action for Local Control of Pesticide Use In order to pass the Local Government Authority to Regulate Pesticides bill, we need YOUR help! Contact your legislators to voice your support of HB24-1178 and urge them to bring the bill to the House Floor for a vote ! Follow the steps below to take action TODAY. Script for calling/emailing [personalize with your own words whenever possible]: “Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I'm your constituent calling from [Your Location]. I am calling today to express my support for the Local Government Authority to Regulate Pesticides Bill HB24-1178 . Expanded local control would allow communities to protect water sources, create buffer zones to protect natural resources, and increase protections for vulnerable populations such as children. [Optional] Share a brief personal story or connection to the issue if you have one. I believe that my community should have the option to adopt local ordinances that could protect unique resources and community health. Under current state law, this is not possible. I urge [Name of Legislator/Local Official] to support the Local Government Authority to Regulate Pesticides bill and to bring the bill to the House Floor for a vote. Please ensure that Colorado's diverse landscapes and communities are supported by giving municipalities limited local control to decide what's best for them.” Check out our General, Climate Change, Environmental Justice, & Addressing Misconceptions Fact S heets. Just click on a thumbnail! Call and/or email your state legislators to ask for their support of HB24-1178 . Find your legislator here: https://leg.colorado.gov/find-my-legislator Advocacy Tips

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. TAKE ACTION 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 VOLUNTEER Help maintain our parks for pollinators! We will be planting native plants and weeding in various parks and pollinator gardens around Denver. Work with Parks and Rec Horticulturists and learn about native plants and pollinators while volunteering! Helping maintain our natural areas in our parks enables the city cut down on using chemical herbicides – so it makes a huge difference! LEARN MORE DONATE Here’s what your support does: $50 restores 200 square feet of pollinator habitat. $100 delivers one month of education & outreach via our Pollinator Safe Communities program for one month. $250 gives pollinators a voice with local and state government for one week. DONATE Support Pollinators at home: Plant 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

UPCOMING EVENTS VIEW ON CALENDAR » Mosquito Control: Science, Risks, and Solutions Webinar Tue, May 19 Webinar More info Details CoNPS Annual Conference: Coloradoscape with Natives! Fri, May 22 Colorado Mesa University More info Learn More CoNPS Annual Conference: Coloradoscape with Natives! Sat, May 23 Colorado Mesa University More info Details 11th Annual Free & Organic Plant Exchange in Boulder Sat, May 30 Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder More info Learn More FrontLine Farming Seed Saving Class Sat, May 30 Majestic View Farm More info Learn More FoCo EcoFest & Xeriscape Garden Party Sat, Jun 06 Washington Park More info Learn More Lyons Pollinator Power! Sat, Jun 06 Sandstone Park More info Learn More Multiple Dates Metro Denver PPAN Chapter Meeting Wed, Jun 10 https://forms.gle/hS6eJ5sZdVsmYK5X8 More info Learn More Multiple Dates Northern Colorado PPAN Chapter Meeting Wed, Jun 10 https://forms.gle/hS6eJ5sZdVsmYK5X8 More info Learn more Multiple Dates SoCoPPAN Chapter Meeting Thu, Jun 11 Zoom More info Learn More Conservation Gardens Fair Sat, Jun 13 Northern Water More info Learn More Big Day of Bugs 2026 Fri, Jun 26 Denver Botanic Gardens More info Learn More FrontLine Farming Flower Arranging and Farming Class Sat, Jul 25 Majestic View Farm More info Details Field of Vision II Music Festival Fri, Aug 14 Meadow Creek More info Learn More Lyons Farmette Farm Dinner Wed, Aug 19 Lyons Farmette More info Learn More PPAN's 10th Annual Bumble Bee Bash! 🐝 Sat, Sep 19 The Old Elm More info Learn More 11th Annual CO Pollinator Summit Thu, Nov 19 Williams Village North Hall More info Learn More All-Out Spring Fever Charity Race Sun, Mar 21 Ralston Creek Trail More info Learn More EVENT CALENDAR May 2026 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 26 7:30 PM CSU Orchestra Concert: The Birds and the Bees 27 28 29 12:00 PM How Flowers Made Our World Webinar 30 6:30 PM Tallamy Film Screening at Boulder's Canyon Theater 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4:00 PM Women Powering Change 8 9 9:00 AM 2026 Butterfly Monitoring Training 10 11 12 13 10:00 AM Metro Denver PPAN Chapter Meeting +2 more 14 4:00 PM SoCoPPAN Chapter Meeting 15 8:59 AM Denver Arbor Day 16 7:30 AM World Migratory Bird Day of the Rockies +1 more 17 18 19 12:00 PM Mosquito Control: Science, Risks, and Solutions Webinar 20 21 22 Day (1/3) CoNPS Annual Conference: Coloradoscape with Natives! 23 Day (2/3) CoNPS Annual Conference: Coloradoscape with Natives! +1 more 24 Day (3/3) CoNPS Annual Conference: Coloradoscape with Natives! 25 26 27 28 29 30 9:00 AM 11th Annual Free & Organic Plant Exchange in Boulder +1 more 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 10:00 AM FoCo EcoFest & Xeriscape Garden Party +1 more