Let's put the People into People & Pollinators Action Network! 🙌

PPAN's Bumble Bee Bash is a magical evening of bumblebees, beverages, bluegrass, and bug people 🐝 (I know we're taking it a little far with the alliteration, but it's so hard not to, for an organization working at the intersection of people, plants, policy, pollinators, and pesticides.)

Alliteration aside, this is the moment you've been waiting for. Whether this is your first Bash or your 10th, we want to celebrate with you in style on September 19th! (But like, early—4:30pm start—so we can all still get a good night's sleep : )

The Online Auction is Live!

**Please note, you do not have to attend the Bash to win auction items! Anyone anywhere is welcome to bid, but items must be picked up by the winner at the event or from a PPAN team member in Boulder or Denver shortly afterwards.

Bidding is officially open for the 10th Annual Bumble Bee Bash, and the goodies are better than ever. From perfect getaways to incredible gardening services, and everything in between, now's your chance to swoop in.

👉 Be sure to register to bid, especially if you're attending the event in-person. You'll bid on your phone at the Old Elm and must be registered and logged into your Givebutter account in order to make a bid.

Bidding closes Sep 19, 2026 @ 6:45 PM MDT — get your bids in now!

If you're at the Bash, please take your prizes home with you. If you're not at the event, all items can be pick up either in Boulder or Denver.

What You'll Find at the Bash (and what you won't find) 🥂🐝🥂

The Bumble Bee Bash is a beloved tradition for PPAN because it's not just a fundraiser—and it's also not your average farm dinner. You won't find yourself waiting in a seat to be served (although there will be plenty of chairs to rest in). You won't be put on the spot for a paddle-raise. And you won't leave feeling like you've just checked a box to support an important cause.

What you will find is friends—chosen community of likeminded souls who care deeply about this world and recognize the foundational role that healthy pollinator populations play in wild, urban, and agricultural ecosystems.

What you will find is Colorado's leading bumblebee researcher, Dr. John Mola of CSU, answering all your questions and inspiring you with stories from his lab.

You'll find an open bar with beer, wine, mocktails, and specialty cocktails, as well as a generous spread of delicious food (with options for vegans, omnivores, and gluten-free folks). + Desserts! (obviously : )

You'll find live music from one of the Front Range's best up-and-coming musical groups—the all-ladies Grass Ceiling Band.

You'll find a silent auction with curated favorites for all you garden-crazy, gourmet pollinator people (people both online and in-person will be bidding, and you can take your winnings home with you).

And, we're thrilled to be back at the historic Old Elm Farm just East of Boulder, which our host, Theresa Shuller, has restored and rebuilt into one of Boulder's most charming farm venues.

We do have a financial goal for this event—$30,000—but the real win for the evening will be the connections made. We have accomplished a lot in the past 10 years, and it's all been through partnership, alliances, and perseverance.

*P.S. Parking is free and easy, handicap accessible.

Thank You To Our 2026 Sponsors and Donors!

Thank You To Grass Ceiling Band for Playing the Bash this Year!

The Bumble Bee Bash (and Honeybee Hootenannies!) Over the Years 📸

Learn more about PPAN on our website.

🐝 *Bee* Part of PPAN's 10th Annual Bumble Bee Bash! 🥂

September 19, 2026 @ The Old Elm Farm

🐝 Bee Part of PPAN's 10th Annual Bumble Bee Bash! 🥂