Manitou Pollinator Festival

06/27/2023

06/27/2023

Had a great time at the Manitou Pollinator Festival on Saturday. The table was rocking and I'm pretty sure I talked non stop for the whole 4 hours while giving away in the range of, 8-10K native seeds. Thank you to all who came by and took some home. Good luck with the growing!

06/24/2023

06/23/2023

2023 Carniolan Queen Marked, Mated, and in JZBZ Cages with candy plugs. Pick Up at Store Only in Colorado Springs. We do NOT ship queens. Available for purchase: June 21, 2023 TO PURCHASE A QUEEN: ADD THE DESIRED NUMBER OF QUEENS TO YOUR CART. PROCEED TO CHECKOUT. SELECT PICKUP IN-STORE. INDICATE TH...

06/23/2023

Hello Everyone,

If you are a beekeeper please bring your pint o' honey to the 1st Honeypalooza honey tasting contest during Pollinator Party Day. If not, bring yourself to participate in the tasting contest to select the People's Choice Winner!

The People's Choice Winner receives an original painting by David Gonzales!

What a way to celebrate National Pollinator Week.

06/23/2023

Bee-yond excited to have the tunes of Tenderfoot Bluegrass Band buzzing through the festival this year. Come and listen, learn, and celebrate at this all ages free event at Soda Springs Park.

06/22/2023

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe39nUr4SIVhhVNJPq1Qqw9nhd4H-L7Faun12h9MpDUKus15A/viewform?usp=pp_url

What: Smokebrush Farm Bee Tour Date: Sunday, 25 June 2023 Time: 2 p.m. MT Location: 302 El Paso Blvd, Red Crags, Manitou Springs Smokebrush Farm has graciously agreed to offer ONE tour of their beehive during National Pollinator Week which happens June 19 - 25 this year! Register below to learn more...

06/22/2023

https://krdo.com/news/2023/06/21/city-of-manitou-springs-has-been-named-worlds-first-certified-municipal-pollinator-district/

MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The City of Manitou Springs has been named the world's first certified municipal Pollinator District. According to city officials, this is through a partnership with Butterfly Pavilion (BP) showcasing the community's commitment to protecting and preserving vital polli...