Growing Gardens Community Plant Sale (Weekend 1)
Growing Gardens’ annual community plant sale starts on Saturday, May 2nd!
Hoop House Building with Aaron from Earth Love Gardens
Join Aaron from Earth Love Gardens to learn about and help install Hoop Houses at the Tantra Lakes Giving Grove.
Earth Day, Every Day Festival
Get ready for a down-to-Earth good time at the Earth Day, Every Day Festival hosted by the Cities of Lafayette and Louisville. Enjoy a free kids’ concert, hands-on nature lessons, sustainable arts and crafts, and more as we celebrate our local ecosystem and discover new ways to care for our planet.
Butterfly Monitoring Training - Chatfield State Park
Join the Colorado Butterfly Monitoring Network (CBMN) and the Monarch Larvae Monitoring Project (MLMP) for in person trainings on how to contribute to community science by monitoring butterflies.
Find Your Village: A Family Nature Gathering
Meet Colorado Hiking Moms, a mom-led community group with a mission to help families feel confident and supported in getting outdoors.
Wildflower Wednesdays Series: Enchanted Mesa
Join for a delightful introduction to the vibrant world of local wildflowers on our Beginner Wildflower Identification Hike series.
How the West was Burned: A panel discussion on Tribal firefighting and the outlook for the 2026 fire season
Join the Center for the American West and The Pulitzer Center for a panel discussion on Native firefighting legacy, shared skills across tribal lines, and how it can aid as we Look ahead to a volatile 2026 fire season.
Growing Gardens Community Plant Sale (Weekend 2)
Join for the second weekend of Growing Gardens’ annual community plant sale!
Butterfly Monitoring Training - Cheyenne Mountain
Join the Colorado Butterfly Monitoring Network (CBMN) and the Monarch Larvae Monitoring Project (MLMP) for in person trainings on how to contribute to community science by monitoring butterflies.
Get Off Your Grass and Create an Edible Lawn, with Brigitte Mars
Learn how to change over your grass or lawn into a place for food and fascination. No matter how much land you have, you can create health, beauty, and a vitality habitat for the pollinators!
Springtime Fruit Tree Care Workshop
Join Community Fruit Rescue and Benevolence Orchard & Gardens, for our Springtime Fruit Tree Care Workshop on May 9th, 2026!
“Words Before All Else: The Haudenosaunee Greetings to the Natural World”
This program features a beautiful film about the traditional prayer, “Words Before All Else,” which is central to the spiritual and cultural beliefs of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee (also known as the Iroquois). This daily prayer gives thanks to Mother Earth, Elder Brother Sun, Grandmother Moon, water, animals and plants, and all other living things. Following the film, Geo Sapiens founder Martin Ogle will explore how this daily prayer of gratitude inspires and guides our human work.
Growing Gardens Community Plant Sale (Weekend 3)
Join for the third weekend of Growing Gardens’ annual community plant sale!
Butterfly Monitoring Training - Jackson Lake State Park
Join the Colorado Butterfly Monitoring Network (CBMN) and the Monarch Larvae Monitoring Project (MLMP) for in person trainings on how to contribute to community science by monitoring butterflies.
Summertime Fruit Tree Care Workshop
Join Community Fruit Rescue and Benevolence Orchard & Gardens for our Summertime Fruit Tree Care Workshop on June 20th, 2026!
12th Annual Bee Boulder Festival
Please join Cool Boulder and Boulder Parks and Rec for the 12th Annual Bee Boulder Festival on Saturday, September 19, 2026 - from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in Boulder’s downtown Central Park (next door to the Boulder Farmers Market on 13th Street)!
This year's Bee Boulder Festival will once again feature two performances by Jeff & Paige along with guided kids’ arts and crafts activities (carried over from last year!) and interaction with nearly 40 local organizations that provide important support for pollinators, biodiversity and the environment - and will inspire you with new ideas for how you too can create positive impact!
The Bee Boulder Festival coincides with the Boulder Farmers Market located just East of the Bee Boulder Festival so you can make the most of a fall Saturday, while learning how your actions can support pollinators, biodiversity and the environment!
The Cool Boulder campaign focuses on mobilizing community members around nature-based climate solutions, which includes the regeneration of local soils, trees and habitats.
We will be seeking volunteers for this event so please check back if you are interested!
The Biodiversity Crisis is Urgent - the Solution is in Your Hands
Join KISS Native Plants with panel experts from The Butterfly Pavilion and People and Pollinators Action Network (PPAN) for an informative film and Q&A about how you can improve biodiversity by planting native plants.
Agrivoltaics Webinar: Fire Safety Within Your Panels
Join the Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center and friends for a discussion on how to properly manage fire safety within your array!
Creating Habitat in Yards, Containers, and Other Tiny Spaces
What: Limited on space, but want to support pollinators? Learn about ways in which a small native garden can be a quality habitat for invertebrates. Space does not have to be a limiting factor in your ability to help partake in conservation. Join Stefanie Steele and Raven Larcom to explore what a small habitat can look like and the steps people can take to build their own miniature pollinator haven. Stay after the presentation for a Q&A session joined by Kaitlin Haase and Giovanni Di Franco with other interested attendees.
Details:
Registration is required for this virtual webinar
Register for Creating Habitat in Yards
Hosted by Xerces Society
When: Thursday, April 30th 11:00 AM
Where: Online/ Virtual
Creating Habitat in Yards, Containers, and Other Tiny Spaces
Learn how you can support pollinators even if you are limited by space in this online webinar.
How Flowers Made Our World
Join author David George Haskell in this online webinar discussing the many ways that we live on a floral planet.
Why Private Land Conservation Matters
Tony Caligiuri, President of Colorado Open Lands (COI), will introduce the audience to COI’s work to protect landscapes and our beloved wildlife on private lands across Colorado.
Photo of Sandhill Cranes in field, by Tony Caligiuri
Making a Living and a Life; ALL Careers as “Environmental Careers"
The ALL Careers approach connects environmental and energy understanding to every career path — not just the small subset traditionally labeled as “environmental or green careers.” The goal is to inspire and equip young people with the knowledge that environmental principles are relevant in every field.
Earth Day Community Storytelling Night
Join the City of Boulder for Rethink. Reimagine. Earth Day Community Storytelling Night, an evening of creativity, reflection and connection inspired by the upcoming release of Boulder’s updated Climate Action Plan.
Butterfly Monitoring Training - Eldorado Canyon
Join the Colorado Butterfly Monitoring Network (CBMN) and the Monarch Larvae Monitoring Project (MLMP) for in person trainings on how to contribute to community science by monitoring butterflies.
2026 Zonta Foothills Climate Justice Forum
Hear from an inspiring panel of experts on how their work helps us understand the effects of climate change on women, girls, families, and our community. Meet leaders from local nonprofits and other organizations to learn more about ways to make a difference!
Landscape Contractor Training
Join The City of Boulder in partnership with Wildfire Partners, PACE, and CSU Extension for a full-day training aimed at helping landscape professionals deliver climate-resilient, wildfire-aware, and water-wise landscapes.
Waterwise Yard Seminars | Fire Resilient Landscaping
Learn how to design defensible space around your home using fire-resistant plants, smart material choices, and landscape layout strategies. This session covers practical steps for reducing wildfire risk while maintaining an attractive, climate-appropriate yard.
Earth Day Eve, Stand Up for Climate Comedy!
Join the University of Colorado, Boulder for the 11th annual Stand Up for Climate Comedy event celebrating the power of comedy to ignite climate awareness and action. Hosted at Boulder Theater.
Drought, Nature & Fire Preparedness
Join Wild Bear & special guests Tyler Asnicar from the Department of Natural Resources as we discuss what this year’s drought will bring and how to keep yourself and your community safe.
Best Fruit Trees for Colorado, with Mikl Brawner
Learn which varieties of fruit trees are successful here, which are not successful, and which have great flavor – Apples, Cherries, Plums, Pears, & Peaches. Mikl’s first orchard was in 1976, and he will teach you how to care for your fruit trees.
Spring Regeneration Fest
A family-friendly day of festivities centered around Health & Wellness, Education & Play, and Food & Soil.
Best Vegetables for Colorado, with Mimi Yanus
Enhance your gardening success by planting the right veggie at the right time. Mimi will walk you through the gardening season, identifying what crops to grow when, and what varieties grow well in the Boulder area – everything from Arugula to Zucchini!
Tree Seedling Giveaway
Thank you to everyone for joining the city during Arbor Day weekend, getting a free tree seedling and native plant, and commemorating Boulder’s 43rd year as a Tree City USA and for the seventh year, a Tree City of the World.
Waterwise Yard Seminars | Waterwise Design Principles and Plant Selection
Learn how to design a successful low-water garden using foundational landscape design principles and thoughtful plant selection.
Nature Journaling for Kids
We will read the book Henry Hikes to Fitchburg by D.B. Johnson and then create our own nature journal so that we can observe nature around us as spring turns into summer.
Seeds: Cleaning with City of Boulder 2
Volunteers will work on seeds collected on Boulder OSMP lands at the WRV headquarters in Longmont. The seeds have dried at the OSMP offices and we need your help to prepare them for restoration projects.
Restoration in Action: How Communities Heal Ecosystems
Kevin Shuck, WRV Director of Programming, will explore the vital role of volunteer-powered conservation using WRV’s 25+ years of work as a lens to understand ecological challenges and solutions.
Master Gardeners Series: Garden Planning and Prepping for Spring
Get your garden ready for the season! Join CSU Extension Boulder County Master Gardners volunteers to learn simple tips for planning your space, choosing the right plants, and tackling key early-sprint tasks to set your garden up for success. Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike.
Learn to Grow Your Own Fruit Trees
This workshop will equip you with the skills to select and plant fruit trees, manage tree’s water and nutrient needs, build resilience to pests and diseases, and create a welcoming environment for beneficial insects.
Spring Phenology at Rabbit Mountain with Dr. Paul Alaback
Join Dr. Paul Alaback on this field trip to Rabbit Mountain to learn about early Spring wildflowers around Boulder County.
April Cool Weather Plant Sale
Join Growing Gardens during their Cool Weather Plant Sale! Stock up on all of your early Spring gardening needs.
The Basics of Fruit Tree Production
Jeff Pieper from Mesa County Extension will discuss production methods for apple, peaches, and cherries, including site selection, rootstock selection, scion selection, pruning and training, thinning, IPM, and harvest.
Waterwise Yard Seminars | Insects in the Garden: Beneficial vs. Harmful Species
Explore Colorado’s rich diversity of bees, beetles, wasps, and other arthropods. Learn to identify beneficial insects, manage common pests, and understand the ecological roles these species play in supporting healthy, balanced garden ecosystems.
Mountain Pine Beetle Learning Hour
Join the St. Vrain Forest Health Partnership for a presentation from Dr. Dan West on bark beetles like the mountain pine beetle.
Spaceship Earth Multimedia Presentation Boulder Arts Week!
Celebrate the 56th Anniversary of Earth Day with this multimedia presentation exploring how we can play a part in creating more sustainable communities.