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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

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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

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