Colorado Pollinator Summit

Butterfly Pavilion, Colorado State Beekeepers Association, People and Pollinators Action Network

<H2>REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, June 13th</H2>
<H2>Colorado Pollinator Summit:</H2>
<H2>Cross Pollinating Our Work to Protect Pollinators</H2>
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<H2>Bee our guest!</H2>
Please join us for the first annual Colorado Pollinator Summit. This gathering is bringing together over 80 organizations working on the conservation and protection of Colorado’s pollinators. This timely meeting includes featured speaker Michele Colopy of Pollinator Stewardship Council, breakout sessions focused on collaboration, and networking opportunities. 
Mission 
The Colorado Pollinator Summit will create a network of collaborative organizations that will work together to conserve, protect and create pollinator habitat while educating communities across the state of Colorado to protect our native invertebrate pollinators.
Purpose 
This summit will allow for the scientific community to band together to make a more significant impact on the health of Colorado pollinators. Through collaborations (between organizations across Colorado) best practices, resources and knowledge will be shared to support education of communities, conservation of existing habitats, restoration of habitats and research on native and introduced populations of pollinators in the state of Colorado.
Who is this event open to? 
Representatives of government, nonprofit, education, and business ORGANIZATIONS working on the conservation and protection of Colorado's polllinators. We will be distributing an attendee list with name, organization, department and email address. Please let us know by June 14 if you would prefer to not be included on this list. 
Registration
Register here on Eventbrite to reserve your spot. This event is free but seating is limited. 
Check in with your name at the SEEC Auditorium from 7:45 to 8:20. (You do not need to print your Eventbrite ticket.) Use the west or east entrances on the north end of the building. The auditorium entrance is near the SEEC Cafe and Atrium near the roundabout at the northwest corner of the building. <A TITLE="Colorado Pollinator Summit map" TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://nebula.wsimg.com/73d892e166be8bcd4449ca48b7606624?AccessKeyId=6D33DE90D6080D2ACBB1&disposition=0&alloworigin=1" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">View Colorado Pollinator Summit Parking and Entry Map</A>. 
Survey 
In addition to registering on Eventbrite, please complete the <A TITLE="Pre-Summit Survey" TARGET="_blank" HREF="https://docs.google.com/a/peopleandpollinators.org/forms/d/1CQT-eDfxewxiFlH29UusbKl--bGeaLNuhQgj3WGnkzA/viewform" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Colorado Pollinator Summit pre-event survey</A>. (Even if you can't attend, please complete the survey to share your interests, activities and ideas.)
Hosting Sponsor
Thanks to the CU Environmental Center for hosting this event!
Organizing Team 
This meeting is being convened by Butterfly Pavilion, Colorado State Beekeepers Association and People and Pollinators Action Network. We are looking forward to seeing you there! 
<IMG SRC="https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/173176827/colopollinatorsummit3logos.png" ALT="Organizing Team">
 
Agenda 
This is a meeting, not a conference. It's a chance to get to know each other and find ways to work more effectively on the urgent issue of pollinator health. We hope you will join us for this fun event! 
<A TITLE="Colorado Pollinator Summit Agenda pdf" TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://nebula.wsimg.com/5319c9e375b42281b30f88efc483fd09?AccessKeyId=6D33DE90D6080D2ACBB1&disposition=0&alloworigin=1" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Complete Agenda (pdf)</A>
Agenda Overview
7:45 - 8:20 am    Registration, Coffee and Networking 8:25                    Welcoming Remarks 8:45                    State of Pollinators (Michele Colopy) 9:15                    Pollinator Work in Colorado 9:30                    Break 9:45                    Panel Discussion: Successful Collaboration Models 10:40                  Breakout Session 1: Activities and Programs 11:35                  Breakout Session 2: Collaboration Strategies and Opportunities 12:30                  Lunch (bring your own or purchase onsite for $8) 1:30                    Reports from morning sessions 2:00                    Breakout Session 3: Visioning: Where do we want to go? 2:55                    Breakout Session 4: Moving our Work Forward: Making a Plan 3:45                    Report and discussion of afternoon breakout sessions: Next Steps 4:15                    Closing and Thank You 
FOOD AND DRINK 
Please consider bringing your own reusable coffee cup and/or water bottle to reduce our waste footprint.
Coffee and light refreshments will be provided for the morning registration and networking time. 
You may bring your own lunch, or purchase lunch at the door for $8 (payable by cash, check made out to "CSBA", or credit card). Lunch prepared by Chef Connie Gordon served on real plates to minimize waste:
Turkey, Ham or Hummus sandwiches on Fresh baked breads Large Organic Green Salad with house-made dressings. Organic tortilla chips with fresh made salsa. Lemonade, ice tea and water. 
 
TRANSPORTATION
The event will be held in the Auditorium of the <A TITLE="SEEC on Google Maps" TARGET="_blank" HREF="https://goo.gl/maps/usWCE5zxuco" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sustainability, Energy and Environment Complex at 4001 Discovery Drive</A>, on East Campus of the University of Colorado northwest of the intersection of Foothills and Colorado. Coming from Denver on Highway 36, take the Foothills exit. From Foothills, go west on Colorado Ave, then north (right) onto Discovery Drive. 
<A TITLE="Colorado Pollinator Summit map" TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://nebula.wsimg.com/73d892e166be8bcd4449ca48b7606624?AccessKeyId=6D33DE90D6080D2ACBB1&disposition=0&alloworigin=1" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">View Colorado Pollinator Summit Parking and Entry Map</A>. 
BIKE/WALK
The SEEC site is accessible for biking or walking. The Boulder Creek bike path runs just north of the SEEC complex.
PARKING
- Full Day Parking at SEEC in Lot 556 
 This parking lot wraps around the SEEC building and can be entered on the right after you turn onto Discovery Drive from Colorado Ave or from the rear of the building. 
If you arrive between 7:30am and 12:00pm, you may purchase a permit onsite from the lot attendant for $10 (CASH ONLY). 
Alternatively, you can purchase the full day permit online prior to the event for $9. Click this link to purchase, then print and display in your vehicle:
<A TARGET="_blank" HREF="https://ucboulder.t2hosted.com/pnw2/selectevent.aspx" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://ucboulder.t2hosted.com/pnw2/selectevent.aspx</A>
- Metered parking at SEEC (Lot 550): 
If you arrive after 12:00pm, you can use the limited metered parking ($1.75 per hour) which is located in the roundabout. 
- Off-site parking: 
There is not street parking in direct proximity to SEEC. You may be able to find parking within a 10-minute walk.
 
BUS
The site is accessible by bus. There are local bus routes with stops on 30th St, Colorado Ave, and Arapahoe Ave that run in close proximity to SEEC. These are: Jump (Arapahoe), Bound (30th), Stampede (Colorado). 
- <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www3.rtd-denver.com/schedules/getSchedule.action?routeId=STMP" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Stampede</A>
Runs to east campus and near SEEC from the main CU campus, with stops on the east side of Broadway at 20th Street,  and Euclid and 18th streets
- <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.ridetransfort.com/flex" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FLEX</A> from Fort Collins
Runs from Fort Collins, Loveland, Berthoud, and Longmont, with a stop at the CU campus at Euclid and 18th streets – can transfer from that stop to the Stampede bus
- <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www3.rtd-denver.com/schedules/getSchedule.action?runboardId=162&routeType=30&routeId=FF&serviceType=3" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FF routes from Denver</A>
Stop at Broadway and Euclid, with a short walk to the Stampede bus stop at Euclid and 18th streets
-Park and Ride available along 36 (at Broomfield, Church Ranch, East Flatiron Circle, McCaslin, Sheridan or Table Mesa) 
CU’s <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.colorado.edu/pts/bbwillvillroute" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Discovery Express bus</A>
Runs from the Benson Earth Science building on the main CU campus, on the south side of Colorado west of Folsom St, and goes directly to the SEEC complex — can transfer to this bus from the <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www3.rtd-denver.com/Hop.shtml" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HOP bus</A> which also stops at the Benson Earth Science building
Additionally, check out <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.rtd-denver.com/GoogleTripPlanner.shtml" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">RTD's online trip planner</A>
 
FAQs
Can I update my registration information?
Yes, certainly! Please email any updates to the event registrar at network@peopleandpollinators.org.
Can I bring materials to share?
Yes, there will be a few tables set up for attendees to share materials. Please feel free to bring brochures, sign-up sheets or other materials to put out on the information tables. (Unfortunately, we do not have space for individual tabling or for banners, display boards or exhibits.)
I have extra time to explore Boulder. What do you recommend?
- Go hiking at <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="https://bouldercolorado.gov/osmp/chautauqua-trailhead" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chautauqua</A> or <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="https://bouldercolorado.gov/osmp/mount-sanitas-trailhead" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mt. Sanitas Trail</A>.
- Stroll through the <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.colorado.edu/campusmap/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">University of Colorado at Boulder's main campus</A> to see pollinator-friendly plantings and 100% chemical-free campus grounds.
- Take a walk on <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="https://www.boulderdowntown.com/visit/history-of-pearl-street" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pearl Street Mall</A> for shopping, restaurants, and street performers. 
-  Visit the <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="https://cumuseum.colorado.edu/current-exhibits" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Becoming Butterflies exhibit at the CU Museum of Natural History</A>.
- Go to the <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="https://boulderlibrary.org/locations/main/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Main Boulder Library</A>, and walk or rent a bike to meander along the creek path.
- Check out the activities on the <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="https://www.boulderdowntown.com/events" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Visit Boulder Calendar of Events</A>: On Wed June 15, visit the Farmers Market at Central Park from 4-8 pm and Band on the Bricks on Pearl Street Mall from 6-9 pm.
Questions? 
Please contact Joan Gregerson at Network@PeopleandPollinators.org

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