People and Pollinators Action Network

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.

Free seed swap! No matter your gardening experience, you’ll find something of interest at the WOFR Pikes Peak Region 2025 Native Plant Seed Share. This is a free event. There will be a variety of Pikes Peak regional native seeds including annuals, perennials, shrubs, and grasses ranging from easy-to-difficult to propagate. Find seeds of native plants to add to your garden—for free! You do not need to bring seeds to participate.

Join our Metro Denver People and Pollinators Action Network Volunteer-Led Chapter!

OUR MISSION & VISION:
People and Pollinators Action Network (PPAN) works across Colorado to promote sustainable land management practices, safeguard public health and preserve biodiversity to make our state a safe haven for all who live here—from pollinators to people. We are the only organization working at the grassroots, municipal, and state levels to advocate for policies and practices that reduce and eliminate the use of pesticides and to create and connect swaths of pollinator-safe habitat with the intent of reversing the (drastic) decline of pollinator populations—upon which our very existence depends.

Join our Northern Colorado People and Pollinators Action Network Volunteer-Led Chapter!

WHO WE ARE
Northern Colorado People & Pollinators Action Network (NoCo PPAN) was formed in March 2021. To date, our focus and activities have included:

• Raising public awareness about the need to protect and create pollinator habitat in our urban environment
• Ascertaining the current management practices used in public spaces and school grounds in Loveland
• Exploring the availability of pollinator safe plants and products in NoCo nurseries
• Hosting Seed Swaps and Plant Swaps in Fort Collins
• Establishing a Native Seed Share and a Seed Library in Fort Collins
• Mentoring/supporting resident-initiated pollinator projects in Fort Collins
• Developing partnerships with community and city-based organizations

OUR MISSION
The mission of NoCo PPAN is to raise awareness of the vital role pollinators play in our ecosystem and to foster individual and community-wide practices that protect the well-being of people, pollinators, and our planet.

JOIN US
We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic people to help in these areas:

• Education/Outreach (Facilitating workshops, webinars, and public events; stewarding seed libraries; collecting/packaging native seeds; developing educational materials)
• Policy (Working with local entities to promote pollinator safe practices)
• Public Relations (Creating PR materials, social media, press releases)