History from a “Birds Eye View” – Changes in feathered fauna in an evolving landscape

Lafayette Public Library 775 W Baseline Rd, Lafayette, CO, United States

In addition to its own song, that Blue Jay calling out in your backyard sings its part in the chorus of Boulder County's story. This fascinating program, co-sponsored by the Boulder County Nature Association, tracks the changes in the nature of our land – how changes in human land use have transformed the avian fauna of our region. Join Naturalist, Martin Ogle, and Lafayette Historical Society's Gerry Morrell to find out!

Parks, Pollinators and People: Do Bees and Butterflies Prefer Higher Income Parks in Denver?

Virtual

Pollinators are declining broadly, but city parks may hold the key to their success in urban settings. In this webinar, our expert speaker will unpack the results of a city-wide study in Denver where she discovered which city parks best support pollinators, and how neighborhood income may be playing a role. Representatives from Denver Parks & Rec will also be joining us to discuss how this study will impact the future of Denver parks.

Bumble Bee Census Outing

Flagg Park Flagg Drive, Lafayette, Colorado, United States

Get up close and personal with some of our friendliest pollinators. Help contribute to the Xerces Society Bumble Bee Atlas by searching for bees along Coal Creek.  We’ll net them and chill them on ice briefly to take detailed photos, then release them unharmed.  Our data will help guide bumble bee conservation efforts throughout the West.

Lafayette Birds! First Sunday Bird Watching

Greenlee Wildlife Preserve 1600 Caria DriveLafayette, CO, 80026

All, including beginning birders, are invited to experience the fun and discovery of bird watching at the Greenlee Wildlife Preserve on the first Sunday of each month year-round. Knowledgeable bird watchers will be on hand with binoculars, spotting scopes, and learning tools to assist in the fun activity of identifying birds in their natural habitats.

Mothapalooza at Sunflower Farm

Sunflower Farm 11150 Prospect Rd, Longmont, CO 80504

This outdoor nighttime celebration welcomes curious folks (ages 8 and up) to gather, appreciate, and observe moths in a biodiverse setting. From 8-10 PM, UV lights and simple moth-ing stations will be set up for visitors to view.

Build Your Own Pollinator Shelter

Boulder Library - Meadows Branch 4800 Baseline Rd, Boulder

Build shelters for local pollinators to cozy up in through the winter! Learn about the unsung heroes of pollination and how to best support them. For tweens ages 9-11. Registration required. 

PPAN’s 8th Annual Bumble Bee Bash!

Yellow Barn Farm 9417 N Foothills Hwy., Longmont

People & Pollinators Action Network's 8th Annual Bumble Bee Bash is a community celebration drives their organization's mission to protect pollinators forward—and is a whole lot of fun, too!

ASCFG Regional Conference

The Fresh Herb Company Oxford Road, Longmont, Colorado, United States

The ASCFG South and Central Regional Conference will be held at The Fresh Herb Co. in Longmont, Colorado.
This two day event will feature presentations grounded in the theme of best practices for farming in a challenging climate,
dedicated time to network with fellow cut flower farmers in the region, and a tour of the host farm.

Pollinator Planting Project!

Bootstrap Brewing, Longmont 142 Pratt St, Longmont, CO

Join us for a Fall morning of planting a pollinator-friendly garden at the intersection of 2nd and Terry -- just behind Bootstrap Brewing! This parcel of land is currently non-functional grass turf. With the help of a grant from our friends at Resource Central, we will be removing that turf, replacing current irrigation with a lower water use option, putting down rock mulch, and (with your help!) getting hundreds of pollinator friendly plants in the ground!

Plant & Garden Tool Sale

Resource Central Arapahoe Road, Boulder, Colorado, United States

Get your garden ready for fall at our late summer garden extravaganza on Saturday, September 14, at Resource Central! Explore a wide selection of waterwise (low-water) plants from the Garden In A Box team and browse reclaimed yard and garden tools, pots, planters, lawnmowers, snow shovels, and more.  Eco-Cycle will be on site to sell their Microbe Brew compost tea to help nourish your soil.