Pollinator Project Rogue Valley

Pollinator Project Rogue Valley Since 2017, a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We acknowledge that native people still live here, and deeply honor their sovereignty. Participate with us!

Inspiring, educating, and engaging youth and adults, creating more vibrant and resilient communities by increasing native plants for native pollinators - and people. We inspire, engage, and educate about the ecological importance of wild pollinator species and the diverse native plant communities essential for their survival. We are committed to the creation and restoration of pesticide-free polli

nator corridors throughout the Rogue Valley. We at Pollinator Project Rogue Valley humbly acknowledge that we work and live upon the ancestral territory of the Shasta and Takelma Tribes and other native peoples. We are grateful to the elders and their people who cared for these lands in close connection to the earth and all beings here. We are thankful to be on these sacred lands with the plants and animals that inhabit them. Pollinator Project Rogue Valley holds a vision for a more harmonious world, one where people, plants, and pollinators contribute to one another’s well-being in perfect harmony. Where would we be without our bees and other pollinators? The natural world as we know it relies on bees, butterflies, flower beetles, humming birds, and other specialized creatures for much of the life on this planet. These magnificent pollinators are responsible for the reproduction of most species of flowering plants and trees, as well as the agricultural crops we eat every day. These plants and the insects themselves, are an integral part of the food chain for birds, fish, and wildlife. Life as we know it would cease to exist without their magnificent and helpful endeavors. Pollinators play a essential role in the natural kingdom, and in humanity’s entire way of life. We mustn’t take them for granted. Through conscious awareness, we can contribute to their habitats and ensure their survival. Pollinators and other insects are declining at a disastrous rate, and need our help to survive. The pollinator crisis is a global issue…yet we can hold a vision of prospering our pollinators by being of service to them. What can we do at a local level? Take a stand against pesticide use in your neighborhood and your community. Plant a pollinator garden, no matter how small, lush with native plants, and other flowers favored by pollinators. Bring beauty into your own life through creating pollinator habitats. A farm, a garden, a flower bed, and even potted plants. You will be amazed and delighted as your pollinator guests begin to arrive. As you hear them flutter, buzz, and chirp, your spirits will lift with joy! Beauty makes the world go around. We must do what we can do to preserve life on this planet. Pollinator Project Rogue Valley invites you to be a “pollinator person.” Contribute to the greater good of the world. Find gentle, joyful, transformative, and creative ways to help pollinators prosper in the Rogue Valley and beyond. Spread the word to others. We hold a vision of “people, plants, and pollinators” co-creating together.

Huge thanks to Maximus, Ryan, Ethan, and the KOBI-TV NBC5 team for having our Pollinator Pals team on the news this morn...
09/04/2026

Huge thanks to Maximus, Ryan, Ethan, and the KOBI-TV NBC5 team for having our Pollinator Pals team on the news this morning! Eddie and Ethan had the amazing opportunity to chat with Maximus about our upcoming "Pizza for Pollinator Pals" fundraiser, as well as share information about the education we share with the community through events and classes. If you are interested in attending our fundraiser, you can find the registration information on our website. We also invite teachers to contact us if you are interested in having us visit your class!

PHOENIX, Ore – Pollinator Project Rogue Valley, or PPRV, is a non-profit organization that supports diverse ecosystems rich with native plants and thriving native pollinators in Southern Oregon. The PPRV is hosting a fundraiser event on Monday, September 14th, in Phoenix, Oregon. Stopping by the S...

09/04/2026

Thank you, Erin, for inviting Kristina to bee part of this project! We really all can do something to help our planet survive and thrive, no matter where we live. There are so many organizations doing wonderful things, its easy to find people who are helping to make a difference in some way. Thanks to the Climate Joy Project for highlighting the critical role of our local, native ecosystem - and all the players that are needed to keep it in good working order into the future.

BTW - our big Fall Plant Sale for the Pollinators is coming up on October 11! With FIVE native plant growers, here will be PLENTY of native plants, from trees to grasses! Learn more here https://www.pollinatorprojectroguevalley.org/event-details/native-plant-sale-for-the-pollinators-spring-2026-1

Thank you, JB Steel  for sponsoring our Pizza for Pollinator Pals fundraiser  for Pollinator Pals FundRaiser! You have b...
09/03/2026

Thank you, JB Steel for sponsoring our Pizza for Pollinator Pals fundraiser for Pollinator Pals FundRaiser! You have been such a great partner for our Children's Learning Garden, too - your steel panels are on the roof of the shade pavilion, and the soon-to-be-shed!

There are still a few tickets left..... get yours before they're gone! Show your support for our science-based youth education program partnering with schools, organizations, and libraries throughout Southern Oegon! Hope to see you there!
https://www.pollinatorprojectroguevalley.org/event-details/pizza-for-pollinator-pals-fundraiser

Have you driven by our office and noticed the tall, bright yellow, California Sunflower in our Main Street garden? You c...
08/30/2026

Have you driven by our office and noticed the tall, bright yellow, California Sunflower in our Main Street garden? You can also find them for sale in our nursery!

California Sunflowers are a late blooming perennial in the Asteraceae family. Growing from 3 and 11 feet, they are native across California from Del Norte to San Diego County, and eastward into the Sierra Nevada foothills. You will find them growing in valley grasslands, coastal foothills, stream banks, canyons, and marshes.

Being a late bloomer (July - September) they are vital for bees, many species of butterflies, including monarchs, and other insects, especially in the late fall when many other species have stopped flowering, and probably serve as host plants for several species of moths.

Once established, these beauties require minimal water, making them ideal for water wise gardens. The plant grows larger via woody roots with small rhizomes, making them easy to divide in fall and spring. In Southern Oregon, California Sunflowers go dormant in the winter - but we like to leave the seed heads and stalks until late spring. They add height to the winter garden while providing critical overwintering and nesting sites for many native bees and other beneficial insects. The seeds (and the insects!) are also an excellent fall food source for native birds such as chickadees, American goldfinches, nuthatches, juncos and many more.

There is little information on the use of California Sunflowers as human food, but with their close relation to the common sunflower, it is believed that indigenous peoples used the seeds raw, roasted, and ground into flour.

Flowers with native bee and wasp mimic moth.

Have you been thinking about planting a native plant pollinator garden, but just aren't sure where to start? This might ...
08/30/2026

Have you been thinking about planting a native plant pollinator garden, but just aren't sure where to start? This might be just the class for you! From Idea to Installation, we'll cover design considerations, appropriate native plant choices, garden materials and where to source them, and then, the best part - bringing it all together and in the ground as a real garden! All in three hands-on workshops plus one follow up conversation via zoom.

Come join us! Learn more and register on our website https://www.pollinatorprojectroguevalley.org/event-details/designing-for-pollinators-plan-plant-pollinate-2026-09-19-10-00-1

(Español abajo) You'll be able to find us at the Jacksonville Sunday Market this weekend from  9am to 2pm at 206 5th St....
08/28/2026

(Español abajo) You'll be able to find us at the Jacksonville Sunday Market this weekend from 9am to 2pm at 206 5th St. Jacksonville 97530
Thank you to the amazing folks at the for having us and being SUPER EXCITED about bees! We also owe a massive thank-you to the Rotary Club of Jacksonville-Applegate for sponsoring our Pollinator Pals and getting us involved in Jacksonville. We've had the pleasure of working with several Rotary members through the Jacksonville Garden Club's Spring and Fall electives at the elementary school. We love visiting the town, and we're so excited to be be sharing fun pollinator education with the community!
You'll be able to find our booth near the Historic Courthouse Museum along East C Street. We'll have games, bugs, microscopes, plants, and more! We hope the see you there 🐞🦋🐝

Podrán encontrarnos este fin de semana en el Jacksonville Sunday Market, de 9:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m., en el 206 de la 206 5th St. Jacksonville, OR 97530.

¡Muchas gracias a la maravillosa gente de Jacksonville Sunday Market por acogernos y por mostrar tanto entusiasmo por las abejas! También queremos expresar nuestro profundo agradecimiento al Rotary Club de Jacksonville-Applegate por patrocinar nuestro programa Pollinator Pals y facilitarnos nuestra participación en Jacksonville. Hemos tenido el placer de colaborar con varios miembros del Rotary Club en las actividades optativas de primavera y otoño organizadas por el Jacksonville Garden Club en la escuela primaria. ¡Nos encanta visitar la ciudad y estamos muy emocionados de compartir con la comunidad actividades educativas y divertidas sobre los polinizadores!
Encontrarán nuestro puesto cerca del Historic Courthouse Museum, a lo largo de la East C Street. ¡Tendremos juegos, insectos, microscopios, plantas y mucho más! Esperamos verlos allí 🐞🦋🐝

🐝🦋 Pizza, Pollinators & a Great Cause! 🍕🌸Join Pollinator Project Rogue Valley for Pizza for Pollinator Pals, a fun-fille...
08/28/2026

🐝🦋 Pizza, Pollinators & a Great Cause! 🍕🌸
Join Pollinator Project Rogue Valley for Pizza for Pollinator Pals, a fun-filled evening supporting youth environmental education! 🌎💚

📅 Monday, September 14
⏰ 5–8 PM
📍 Clyde’s Corner — 4495 S Pacific Hwy, Phoenix, OR

Enjoy pizza, roasted potatoes, salad and a beverage while taking part in a silent auction, games, and hands-on microscope activities! 🔬🦋

🎟️ Tickets: $40 adults | $15 children (ages 5–12)
Only 60 tickets available!

We're proud to sponsor and support this wonderful event and the important work being done to educate the next generation about pollinators and our local environment. 🌻🐝

Come grab some pizza, have some fun, and support a great local cause!

👉 Get your tickets before they’re gone!

Address

312 N. Main Street , Suite C
Phoenix, OR
97535

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

(458) 214-0508

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