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Check out some of the Videos and Webinars from the People and Pollinators Action Network. VIDEOS & WEBINARS People and Pollinators Action Network Play Video Play Video 58:40 People and Pollinators Action Network 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 will illuminate the many ways that we live on a floral planet. LEARN MORE ABOUT DAVID AND BUY HIS BOOKS HERE! https://www.peopleandpollinators.org/post/how-flowers-made-our-world-webinar Play Video Play Video 54:58 People and Pollinators Action Network Edible Native Plants of Colorado 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. Thank you to our speakers, Idelle Fisher and Robert Greer. Play Video Play Video 53:17 People and Pollinators Action Network Inside the Colorado Legislature: Pollinator Protection in the 2026 Session Colorado’s 2026 legislative session is underway– and several important bills could have lasting impacts on pollinators, wildlife, and native habitats. Join PPAN on February 25th at 12pm via Zoom for an overview of the legislative session and what’s at stake this year. 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 use of neonic-coated seeds You’ll leave with a better understanding of the process, direct access to bill experts, and concrete ways to take action in support of pollinator-friendly policy. Play Video Play Video 49:18 People and Pollinators Action Network Bee Survival Struggles: The Role of Neonics 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 honey bee and bumble bee queens and colony development. She has also taught workshops including beekeeping and pesticide certification courses. She’s currently an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In her role at the university, Judy is developing a pollinator health program to help understand the underlying stressors in bee health and their interactions with environmental toxicants. Her goal is to integrate her research and extension efforts with policy to inform the regulatory-decision making process by identifying risk mitigation opportunities and best management practices that will better protect beneficial pollinators in agricultural and urban landscapes. Play Video Play Video 40:28 People and Pollinators Action Network CONPS: Protecting Pollinators in Our Landscapes Check out this amazing webinar hosted by the Colorado Native Plant Society that discusses the use of neonic-coated seeds in our environment. It includes a panel of some great speakers, including PPAN's executive director, Joyce! Play Video Play Video 01:02:08 People and Pollinators Action Network The Pollinators of the Night: Why Bats Matter & How To Support Them 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 for a webinar 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, and offer practical steps we can take to help bats thrive, including how to make our own communities and backyards more bat-friendly. -- Meet Dr Lear: As a bat conservationist, Dr. Kristen Lear, PhD seeks to develop practical, equitable, and meaningful solutions to bat conservation challenges through collaborative research, partnership with local communities, and public engagement and outreach. In 2020, she completed her PhD in Integrative Conservation at the University of Georgia focusing on the conservation of endangered pollinating bats in northeast Mexico. Now, she's Bat Conservation International's Agave Restoration Program Director, and leads the organization's bi-national Agave Restoration Initiative to restore and enhance habitat for endangered pollinating bats and support community livelihoods in the US Southwest and Mexico. Play Video Play Video 01:13:00 People and Pollinators Action Network Organic Turf Presentation with Chip Osborne Organic Turf Presentation by Chip Osborne of Osborn Organics! Learn more about Osborne Organics here: https://osborneorganics.com/about-chip-osborne-jr/ Play Video Play Video 58:38 People and Pollinators Action Network Back to School: Kids and Pollinators—Creating a Statewide Movement School’s back in session, which is a great time to talk about how we can make schoolyards safer and healthier for both kids and pollinators. Join us for a conversation with advocates, educators, and movement-builders who are working to reduce pesticide use in and around schools, empower kids to be pollinator protectors, and build a stronger statewide effort for change. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, student, school administrator, or someone who simply cares about healthy environments, you’ll walk away with ideas, inspiration, and ways to get involved. Play Video Play Video 01:01:34 People and Pollinators Action Network Pollinators Meet Grasshopper & Mormon Cricket Management Join PPAN for a webinar that's all about grasshoppers and crickets! You might be repelled by grasshoppers or Mormon crickets, but can you take a moment to learn about their surprising ecological value within western ecosystems? Sharon Selvaggio with the Xerces Society will discuss what’s problematic with the large programs to stamp down these native insects, the threats insecticides pose to pollinators and other beneficial bugs, and solutions across landscapes and for the home garden. Li Murphy with the Yale School of the Environment will discuss her ongoing research into human and Mormon cricket interactions in Nevada and other western states. Load More Check out PPAN's video content here or on our YouTube channel @PeopleandPollinatorsAction9463! Subscribe to stay up to date with our uploads! HERE

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

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

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

The People and Pollinators Action Network’s staff and members work closely to forge strategic wins for people, pollinators, and the state of Colorado. OUR APPROACH HOW WE WORK FOR POLLINATORS Outreach & Education PPAN mobilizes communities in Colorado to take positive action for pollinators. We offer webinars, workshops, events, and presentations that engage with current pollinator issues and the steps we can take to protect both pollinator populations and human health. Our outreach efforts aim to address negative stereotypes and connotations surrounding insects and other pollinator species, to drive home the significance of pollinators to both our ecosystems and daily lives, and to inspire collective action for pollinator conservation. We have recruited over 2,300 individuals and businesses to take our pollinator pledge to use pollinator-safe practices on their properties, and continue to grow our passionate constituent and volunteer base. Public Policy PPAN works with both local and state governmental agencies and elected officials to encourage pollinator friendly policies in land and facility management. We have been instrumental in passing municipal, county, and state resolutions to: (1) encourage the conservation of and transition to healthy pollinator habitat, (2) reduce the use of pesticides, and (3) engage the public to develop a better understanding of the importance of pollinators. Collaboration PPAN works collaboratively with a number of like-minded organizations doing similar work in Colorado to be as effective and efficient as possible. Some of our current partners include the Sierra Club state chapter, Colorado State Beekeepers Association, Audubon Rockies, Denver Audubon, CO Native Plant Society, CO Wildlife Federation, Front Range Wild Ones, and Clean Label Project, to name a few. See our "Coalitions" page for more information about our roles in a number of local and statewide groups promoting pollinator conservation and the safeguarding of public health. In addition, we work with a number of cities to provide volunteer support for organically-managed public parks and the maintenance of native plant beds. Activities Beyond events, partnerships, and educational opportunities, PPAN is also growing a number of exciting projects, ranging from native habitat work to upcoming media campaigns. Stay tuned for more info and ways to get involved! VIEW OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS GET INVOLVED

Sign-up for the People and Pollinator e-news and/or sign up to volunteer. By signing up, you will be connected to actions and solutions that are making a difference for Colorado’s pollinators! Stay Informed & Get Involved! Help PPAN make a difference for pollinators today. By staying informed with our monthly virtual newsletter and/or signing up to volunteer, you will be connected to actions and solutions that are making a tangible and critical difference for Colorado’s vital pollinators! Sign up for the PPAN e-News STAY UP TO DATE WITH PPAN NEWS Sign up to volunteer with PPAN SIGN UP FOR PPAN'S VOLUNTEER LIST SIGN THE PLEDGE! Create your own Pollinator-Safe Property and get on the map! Pledge to converting your backyard or your business property to pollinator safe habitat! LEARN MORE BE A POLLINATOR SAFE LEADER! Do you want your neighborhood and local businesses to be safe places for pollinators and people? LEARN MORE VOLUNTEER IN PARKS! Help manage your local municipal parks to create pesticide-free pollinator habitat! DENVER PARKS GOLDEN PARKS OR

E-NEWS AND VOLUNTEER SIGN UP STAY INFORMED ABOUT RELEVANT NEWS, UPDATES & EVENTS VIA PPAN'S MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER Get connected to actions and solutions that are making a difference for Colorado’s pollinators! Sign-up for PPAN's e-news and be sure to let us know if you'd like to volunteer! SIGN THE PLEDGE Create your own Pollinator-Safe Property and get on the map! Pledge to converting your backyard or your business property to pollinator safe habitat! LEARN MORE VOLUNTEER 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! LEARN MORE BE A POLLINATOR SAFE LEADER! Do you want your neighborhood and local businesses to be safe places for pollinators – and people? LEARN MORE

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

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People and Pollinators Action Network (PPAN) offers this guide for best practices for a pollinator friendly habitat across Colorado. Did you know that places where you play such as parks, schools, and lawns, may have been treated with toxic chemicals that can negatively impact the health of people, pets, and pollinators? Due to our society's infatuation with non-native turf, there is a lot of unnecessary use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers to eliminate weeds and keep these spaces green. What are pesticides? “ Pesticide” is an umbrella term that includes—but is not limited to—insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and rodenticides. This includes Weed & Feed products! Learn more: beyondpesticides.org Here are some pesticide facts: Children exposed to pesticides during development may have lower IQs, birth defects and developmental delays, and face higher risk of autism, ADHD, and cancer. Pets are also especially vulnerable to pesticide exposure. Lawn chemicals have been linked to two types of canine cancers, and can contribute to rashes & skin allergies. Pesticides are toxic to birds, pollinators, and beneficial insects. Remember, insects are baby bird food--don't poison their meals! Save and print our More Play Less Spray door hanger to share with friends, family & neighbors! Download Want to do more? Get involved with our Pollinator Safe Communities program and take the More Play Less Spray campaign to the next level! Become a PSC Advocate

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