It was in 2010 that about a dozen children, some using a bench to reach the microphone, asked Boulder City Council to ban chemical spraying in community parks where they play. The city council responded by terminating their use including […]
Growing Gardens: Beesafe
The Beesafe movement in Boulder is growing and growing. In addition to several neighborhoods that are certified as being Bee Safe, there is now more choice for gardeners as to where to buy plants that are certified Bee safe. And now […]
Bee Safe Boulder Asks Local Businesses to Pledge to Sell Bee Safe Products
3 weeks ago, the Bee Safe neighborhood movement started a retail pledge campaign in Boulder County. They’re asking retailers to take a 6 step pledge to commit to not selling plants and starts that have neonicotinoids and other pesticides toxic to […]
Beesafe Neighborhoods in Boulder
The Melody-Catalpa Bee Safe Neighborhood was designated earlier this year as the state’s first “bee-safe” neighborhood. That means that at least 200 of its households have pledged to avoid use of systemic pesticides believed harmful to honeybee colonies. Molly Greacen […]