Learn how to have a healthy lawn without herbicides, pesticides, fungicides and chemical fertilizers. Meadows and ground covers will also be discussed.
In this presentation we will attempt to describe the wild foods of Colorado’s birds. They have their tried and true “go-to” items and they are champions of opportunism. The true joy of birding is the sense of discovery. Studying what birds eat is fun and full of surprises. It has long been the presenter’s contention that the skills and tools possessed by birders can be applied to more than “what is it?” and “how many are there?” The gaps in published bird life histories are MANY and we can fill them by living up to what the world calls us – “bird watchers”. By carefully observing a bird for just a few minutes beyond identification, we can gather valuable information on habitat, feeding habits and other behaviors. With our phones, point-and-shoots and mega-cameras we can document these things. And all are potentially useful to conservation. Let’s do it.
Imagine a world where plants talk, insects transform their bodies by rearranging and repurposing their cells, algae act from memory, seed “brains" tell them when to germinate and flowers signal incoming pollinators like airport workers guiding jets. A world where relationships and interrelationships continually co-create life. That’s the real, actual world we live in and belong to, the world we call nature. Join award-winning writer and plant ecologist, Susan J. Tweit, to learn more about the fantastical nature of ordinary life!
If you have extra “volunteer” plants in your yard that have not been treated with pesticides, dig them up, put them in a pot, and bring them to our plant exchange! You might see something you like from someone else’s garden. If so, it’s yours—for free! If you don’t have any plants to give, come take some anyway. We’ll have plenty!
Experience Family Science Nights at Butterfly Pavilion for the unbeatable price of $5 per person! At these events, you can explore our exhibits after hours and enjoy self guided activities at themed stations scattered through the exhibits! As a bonus, upon completing all activities, each family member earns a special sticker and enjoys a 10% discount in our gift shop! Make your family nights memorable with our affordable and educational after-hours experience! Registration required! Ticket sales will close at 6:30pm on the day of the event, and admission to the event will also end at that time.
Come take a sensory walk through the Elk Run Farm forest garden with our community herbalist, Sabrina Tran, and meet some foods and medicines this land has to offer. Together, we’ll learn about plant personalities and their expressions.
This workshop will introduce ‘Wilding’ as a system-based approach to novel apiculture and conservation practices. Through hands-on activities as well as observation and discussion, we will explore the parameters of the natural nesting habit of honeybees, the role of biomimicry in nest design, and the relevance of non-human birthrights.
Where does your water come from? Where is it going? How can we be good water stewards along its journey? The Longmont Water Fair is a collaborative event that brings together science, art, and education to celebrate the watershed you live in. Follow water's journey from mountain to home through hands-on science activities, art projects, live performances, and conversations with local water experts. Join us for this free, family-friendly event to meet your neighbors, complete our scavenger hunt for prizes, and leave with action steps you can take towards a more water-conscious future.
Join us for PPAN’s Colorado Pollinator Month webinar! Learn how to create a thriving garden for pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies, and discover effective strategies for weed suppression that are safe for pollinators and promote a healthy habitat.
Insect Visitors in Your Garden: Friend or Foe? When: June 25, 6:30-8pm Where: Zoom REGISTER HERE! Colorado gardens have a wide diversity of insect and arthropod visitors, each playing a key role in the garden ecosystem--yes, even wasps have their purpose! This presentation will go over a broad range of garden insects and arthropods, their […]
Get empowered and equipped to transform outdoor spaces into pollinator habitat havens with Butterfly Pavilion's Pollinator Gardening Bootcamp workshop series! Workshops include educational lectures, interactive participation, hands-on outdoor activities, and personalized instruction. Join other curious and passionate pollinator supporters and gardening enthusiasts through the planning, design, implementation, and upkeep involved in gardening for pollinators.
Experience Family Science Nights at Butterfly Pavilion for the unbeatable price of $5 per person! At these events, you can explore our exhibits after hours and enjoy self guided activities at themed stations scattered through the exhibits! As a bonus, upon completing all activities, each family member earns a special sticker and enjoys a 10% discount in our gift shop! Make your family nights memorable with our affordable and educational after-hours experience! Registration required! Ticket sales will close at 6:30pm on the day of the event, and admission to the event will also end at that time.
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