Discover the Deadly Side of Plants: A Tropical Butterfly Conservatory Tour
Oct
23

Discover the Deadly Side of Plants: A Tropical Butterfly Conservatory Tour

Stroll through Colorado’s tropical butterfly conservatory, and encounter the world’s most intriguing and roguish plants. Learn how carnivorous plants trap their prey, discover the deceptive strategies of orchids, and delve into the world of toxic plant compounds that can affect insects—and sometimes even humans!  

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Microbes and Wildlife in a Rapidly Changing World: From Colorado Boreal Toads to African Grey Parrots
Oct
28

Microbes and Wildlife in a Rapidly Changing World: From Colorado Boreal Toads to African Grey Parrots

How can microbes help wildlife conservation? Join CU Professor Valerie McKenzie to learn about relationships between microbes and wildlife, and how her research is exploring use of microbes to help declining boreal toad populations and fight against wildlife trafficking.

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Beaver Moon Hike
Nov
5

Beaver Moon Hike

Join Friends of Coal Creek for a short hike: look and listen for the nocturnal residents of the creek: great horned owls, coyotes, turkeys and the last hardy crickets of summer.

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Indigenous Seed Saving with Harvest of all First Nations
Oct
16

Indigenous Seed Saving with Harvest of all First Nations

Join Narissa Ribera of Ch’il Indigenous Foods for a hands-on class in Indigenous seed saving, rooted in ancestral knowledge and land stewardship practices. Participants will learn traditional methods for harvesting, storing, and sharing heirloom seeds, with a focus on culturally significant plants of the Southwest. This class offers both practical skills and cultural context, empowering community members to carry forward the resilience of Indigenous foodways.

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Boulder Apple Fest!
Oct
4

Boulder Apple Fest!

Celebrate Boulder’s apple abundance with Community Fruit Rescue and Benevolence Orchard & Gardens! This gathering celebrates the hands and hearts behind Boulder’s fruit — from orchard caretakers and tree stewards to community harvesters who make abundance accessible to all. Enjoy an apple-themed potluck, cider pressing, live music, yard games, and apple crafts for all ages.

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 Community BioBlitz at Westminster Hills
Sep
28

Community BioBlitz at Westminster Hills

Join Butterfly Pavilion's Urban Prairies Project out in the field to learn about the incredible plants and animals that call our Colorado landscape home! Collect valuable information that will be used in creating healthy space, all while engaging in a beautiful natural area teeming with wildlife.

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Growing Up Boulder: Picnic in the Park
Sep
25

Growing Up Boulder: Picnic in the Park

Picnics in the Park are joyful community gatherings where families enjoy pizza and refreshments provided by the City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Dept. and children enjoy nature through free play and activities led by Growing Up Boulder.

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Bumble Bee Bash (PPAN Fundraiser)
Sep
20

Bumble Bee Bash (PPAN Fundraiser)

  • 9417 North Foothills Highway Longmont, CO, 80503 United States (map)
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The Bumble Bee Bash is a beloved annual 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 to keep up the good work. 

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2025 Bee Boulder Festival
Sep
13

2025 Bee Boulder Festival

Please join Cool Boulder and Boulder Parks and Rec for the 11th Annual Bee Boulder Festival in Boulder’s downtown Central Park (next door to the Boulder Farmers Market on 13th Street)! Featuring Jeff & Paige music performances, guided art activities, facepainting, giant walking bees, and nearly 30 exhibiting partners who are dedicated to nature-based climate solutions and pollinator friendly practices!

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Fall Forage and Herb Walk
Sep
13

Fall Forage and Herb Walk

  • 9722 Empire Road Louisville, CO, 80027 United States (map)
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Join herbalist Catherine Hunziker for a walk through a medicinal demonstration garden as well as take a walk around the whole farm to see the wild medicinals and edibles in several different microclimates.

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