Pollinators like bees, butterflies, and bats keep our ecosystems?and our food systems?thriving. Every June, Colorado takes time to celebrate our pollinators and the many ways we can help protect them. To celebrate, we're launching My MILKWEED Brings All the BUGS to the Yard t-shirts!

Thanks to years of advocacy and partnership, June has officially been recognized as Colorado Pollinator Month since 2017. People and Pollinators Action Network (PPAN) worked with Governor John Hickenlooper to issue the first proclamations through 2019, and Governor Jared Polis has continued the tradition every year since. That means 2026 marks ten straight years of statewide recognition and growing support for pollinators and their habitats. Learn more about Colorado Pollinator Month here!

To celebrate, we're launching a brand new, limited edition t-shirt design that you can only purchase during June 2026!

1. Buy a t-shirt above!
2. Contribute to community science ? All of June, we're asking people across the state to report their bug sightings on the Colorado Pollinator Month iNaturalist Project.
3. Plant native flowers ? Choose a variety of shapes and colors that bloom from spring through fall. Check out our Native Plant Recommendation List.
4. Skip the pesticides ? Many chemicals used in lawns and gardens are harmful to pollinators. Learn more about our More Play, Less Spray campaign and sign PPAN?s Pollinator Safe Pledge.
5. Leave some wild ? Bare ground, brush piles, and old stems can provide nesting sites and shelter for all types of pollinators. Learn more about best gardening practices for pollinators.
6. Support local farms and nurseries ? Especially those that grow organically or prioritize pollinator-friendly practices. See our Pollinator Safe Business Page to find a spot near you!
7. Spread the word ? Share what you know and invite others to join in by becoming a Pollinator Safe Community Leader.