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We give you permission to leave a messy yard this autumn! Did you know that leaf litter, dead logs, and hollow plant stems provide critical over-wintering habitat for our native pollinators? Explore some pollinator-friendly practices with organizations, agencies, and community members from all over Colorado on Thursday, November 5 at the virtual Colorado Pollinator Summit! To register visit: butterflies.org/copollinatornetwork/
Butterfly Pavilion Denver Botanic Gardens
University of Colorado Museum of Natural History Denver Audubon City of Boulder Colorado Government
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The 5th Annual Colorado Pollinator Summit will be held on Thursday, November 5th, 2020. This year we are welcoming internationally, nationally and regionally recognized pollinator experts to present and discuss the best way forward in pollinator conservation. As we find ourselves in unprecedented ti...PPAN's board member, Dr. Louise Chawla, is a world expert on the relationship between children and nature. As adults, many of us are struggling with the enormity of the environmental challenges we're all facing. How are kids impacted and how can we support and help them?
Children heavily influenced by time in nature, social and emotional support
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CU Boulder Today spoke with Louise Chawla about how children are happier and more likely to protect the natural world when they have a greater connection to it, and the important role of social and emotional support from parents, peers and community in creating hope around issues like climate change...Great turnout for the Denver Native Seed Swap ~ word is out that native plants are the way to go for pollinators! We are grateful to the Wild Ones, Front Range Chapter for their partnership and expertise, our volunteers, and The Studios at Overland Crossing for the use of this large venue which was perfect for social distancing. Over 3000 seed packets distributed! Stay tuned for the next seed swap in Fort Collins on October 24th.
Please join PPAN and co-host, Wild Ones, Front Range Chapter, for our Fall Native Seed Swap. This event is free and all are welcome. You do not need to provide seeds to participate in the swap! If you have access to native seeds, please put clean seeds in separate containers (a paper bag, envelope, or glass jar; one species per container) and label each container with as much information as you can (Genus and species and/or common name, location collected/approximate elevation) and date collected.
In order to streamline this event and minimize physical contact, we would like to receive your pre-packaged seeds prior to the event, if possible. Please email info@peopleandpollinators.org for a seed drop-off location. This is a native (Colorado and regional) seed swap. Masks and social distancing required.
Do you have native plants in your garden that have gone to seed? This is a good time to collect them for our upcoming Native Seed Swap this Sunday, October 4th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at The Studios at Overland Crossing
Check out his video that demonstrates how best to collect and clean them! Wild Ones, Front Range Chapter