Pollinator Pathways
Pollinator Pathways are corridors of diverse plants that support cooling temperatures and foster biodiversity, especially for native pollinators. Creating and expanding an interconnected network of these corridors on both public and private land will provide important habitats and help manage carbon and water in ways that reduce the impacts of climate change.
This work has already begun in the Goss Grove neighborhood. Initial partners include the City of Boulder’s Climate Initiatives Department, Planning Department, Bee Chicas, Butterfly Pavillion, CSU Extension, Eco-Cycle, People and Pollinators Action Network, Resource Central, and the Xerces Society.
Pollinator Pathways Articles & Resources
Sow-bags are small, reusable bags that are used to make germinating seeds much easier during the cold winter - like a mini greenhouse! Sow-bags are easy to prepare, and can be a fun, quick activity to give back to the planet (and you can give them as gifts)!
Many insects that live in our yards, parks, and natural landscapes are well adapted and have varied strategies to persist through the cold winter and shoulder seasons since they require the sun’s warmth to be able to move and function. Where do the insects go and what happens to them during these colder months and how can you support them?
We do not need systemic neonicotinoids (neonics) or any toxic pesticides to grow plants well. The solution is to employ human attention, biodiversity, nutrient-dense soils, application of nontoxic management, and tolerance.
Pollinator pathways are pesticide-free contiguous habitats of predominantly native plants that provide forage and shelter to native insect and wildlife species. The city and its partners are working together to provide the knowledge, resources and community networks to rewild Boulder and support life-giving ecosystems.