Be a part of the Pollinator Highway!
ORGANIZATION: Butterfly Pavilion
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We have exciting news! Butterfly Pavilion is helping to register volunteers to begin plantings for the Colorado I-76 Pollinator Highway project. This C-DOT pilot project will build awareness and increase desirable pollinator habitat within the highway right-of-way. Butterfly Pavilion is partnering with People and Pollinators Action Network and C-DOT to register volunteers to begin planting the Pollinator Highway!
POLLINATOR HIGHWAY PLANTING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
- Dates: Fri, Oct 26 and/or Sat, Oct 27, 2018.
- Location: Julesburg Colorado Welcome Center, 20934 Co Rd 28, Julesburg, CO 80737.
- Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm each day
- Requirements: Volunteers must be at 18 years of age to participate.
- Transportation from Butterfly Pavilion provided (see below)
- Lunch provided!
TRANSPORTATION FROM BUTTERFLY PAVILION:
Transportation will be provided by C-DOT. Buses will be meeting at Butterfly Pavilion (6252 W. 104 th Ave. Westminster, CO 80020) at 6:00am for a 6:30am departure and will return to Butterfly Pavilion around 6:30pm. Volunteers, we ask that you please park in the Butterfly Pavilion overflow parking lot, furthest from the building.
ARRIVAL & CHECK-IN:
If you are travelling to Julesburg on your own please meet the group at 9:00 am at the Colorado Welcome Center at Julesburg (20934 County Road 28, Julesburg, CO 80737). Make sure to check-out at the welcome center at the end of the day to receive a small gift!
WHAT TO WEAR & BRING:
Wear sturdy, closed toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Please bring gloves if you have them (C-DOT will provide gloves, but this will ensure a good fit). We recommend a hat, dressing in layers, a rain jacket, sunscreen, water bottle and any snacks that you might want for the day. Lunch will be provided.
For questions, please contact Joyce Kennedy joyce@peopleandpollinators.org of People and Pollinators Action Network or Mary Ann Colley mcolley@butterflies.org of Butterfly Pavilion.
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About Butterfly Pavilion
Location:
6252 West 104th Avenue, Westminster, CO 80020, US
Mission Statement
Butterfly Pavilion exists to foster an appreciation of invertebrates by educating the public about the need to protect and care for threatened habitats globally, while conducting research for solutions in invertebrate conservation.
Description
Butterfly Pavilion is the first stand-alone, Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited non-profit invertebrate zoo in the world and a leader in invertebrate knowledge, inspiration and connection. Whether it is providing unique, hands-on learning experiences in our exhibits and educational programs, conducting new research that sets the standard for zoos across the country or building innovative solutions for species and habitat conservation in countries around the world, Butterfly Pavilion is leading the way in ensuring invertebrates are protected for the future.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
20934 Co Rd 28Julesburg, CO 80737
DATE POSTED
October 19, 2018
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Gardening
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 7 hours