Let's turn towards the good together for one evening and celebrate! 🥂🐝🥂

With the headlines full of heartache and so many challenges, one of the most essential actions we can take to sustain ourselves is to turn towards the good, turn towards one another, and celebrate our wins—even as we prepare for the next fight.

That is why the Bumble Bee Bash is such a beloved tradition for PPAN. It's not just a fundraiser, it's a celebration and an opportunity to take in all that is good and refuel ourselves to keep up the good work.

This year we're happy to have former Colorado Speaker of the House and EPA Region 8 administrator KC Becker joining us. KC was instrumental in the founding of PPAN and knows how to keep movements going and growing.

Your ticket includes ample, delectable food, live music, a well-stocked open bar, and a phenomenal auction*—all we need now is YOU!

Auction is Live 🔥 Start Your Bidding Now 🙋🏻‍♀️

Want another chance to win the Bee ID walk with Dr. Adrian Carper? How about an expertly done tattoo of your favorite pollinator? Get your holiday shopping done with original artwork and premium items from Boulder Sports Recycler, REI, Patagonia, Womanswork, West Wolf, Harlequins, and more.

There is a link at the top of this page that says 'Auction'. The Blue 'Register To Bid' button will collect your info (you can choose to bid anonymously) and then click on an item to see details and start your bidding!

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. Items will not be shipped.

About People & Pollinators Action Network

PPAN works statewide to establish pollinator-friendly land management policies and practices through community education, engagement, and advocacy. Through our coalitions and volunteer networks, PPAN protects and restores biodiversity and safeguards public health. We're growing a world in which people and pollinators thrive for generations to come.

Advocacy— Through our Colorado Environmental Health Coalition, PPAN works with partners across the state to push for smarter, more sustainable policies, and we’re seeing real wins. This year, we helped support the passage of HB25-113, a bill that limits nonfunctional turf in new apartment and condo developments. That means less thirsty grass that no one uses, and more room for native plants that actually make sense in Colorado’s dry climate. It’s a big step forward for saving water, protecting pollinators, and creating healthier, more resilient communities.

We’re also building relationships and starting important conversations. For instance, in January, we hosted a legislative breakfast to stay connected with state lawmakers and keep pollinator protection on their radar. Then in June, we co-hosted an event at the Governor’s Mansion, that brought together leaders to talk about how we can better protect Colorado’s pollinators and environment. It’s all part of making sure pollinators (and the policies that support them) stay front and center.

Education— PPAN believes that community awareness and engagement are essential for the transformation to a world with healthy, sustainable ecosystems where people and pollinators can thrive now and for generations to come. In order to support this transformation, PPAN holds educational webinars on various topics related to pollinators almost every month of every year. In 2025, we've already engaged with over 660 webinar participants. You can check out some of our past webinars on our YouTube channel.

We also bolster our education efforts at community events throughout the state. From various plants swaps and symposiums to events like the Big Day of Bugs, we always enjoy chatting with people in person. In the 44 different events PPAN has been able to attend this year, we have engaged with over 4,600 participants!

Habitat Creation— One of the main ways PPAN creates pollinator safe habitat is through our Protect Our Pollinators Habitat Fund small grants program. Backed by sales of the Colorado Pollinator License Plate, this fund provides small grants to community organizations, businesses, and other institutions to develop, expand, restore, or protect healthy pollinator habitat. Since we successfully launched our Habitat Fund in March of 2023, we have helped create over 60 acres of organic, pollinator safe habitat.

Another way PPAN helps create pollinator safe habitat is through our Volunteer in Denver Parks and Volunteer in Golden Parks programs. Volunteering to help take care of pollinator beds in our parks helps reduce/eliminate the need for herbicides and helps get more native plants in the ground. PPAN is so grateful for our amazing volunteers!

You Are the Pollinator Protectors That the World Needs 🐝🦋

PPAN is proud of what we have been able to accomplish over the years, which has all been made possible thanks to supporters and volunteers like you!

Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and birds, are essential to our ecosystem. They play a critical role in the reproduction of many plants, and help produce the foods we eat every day. However, pollinator populations are declining due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. PPAN's work to protect and support these vital creatures is more crucial than ever.

We need your help to continue our efforts in creating and maintaining pollinator-friendly habitats, enacting policy change, and raising awareness about pollinator importance. Your support and donations will directly contribute to these initiatives, ensuring that pollinators thrive and continue to benefit our environment and food supply. Together, we can make a difference to save these vital species!

Thank You to All of Our Incredible Sponsors! 💛

We’re so proud to have amazing organizations joining us at the Bash—bringing everything from delicious food to exciting auction items. Take a look at who’s helping make it all possible!

Please Join Us for PPAN's 2025 Bumble Bee Bash

September 20, 2025 @ Yellow Barn Farm 🥂🐝🥂