Be Inspired by Arvada's Pollinator Gardens

Pollinators are needed for almost everything–food, medicines, home goods, and even the clothes you wear. Many pollinators, like the Monarch Butterfly, have declined in population, and one of the best way to support them is by incorporating diverse and rich food sources (flowering plants!) in landscaping.

Pollinator gardens are rich in native and regionally appropriate flowering plants, which are great for Colorado pollinators. Birds, bats, beetles and other insects, like the Monarch Butterfly, use pollinator gardens to rest during migrations, eat and refuel, and even lay eggs or rear their young. The Nature Center wants to celebrate the gardens across the City that have supported the pollinators as well as help create connections with new and experienced gardeners that support Arvada’s pollinators. Many gardeners who have cultivated their passion for pollinators are eager to share support for pollinators, and to share the beauty of Colorado’s many native plants. This self-guided tour across the City will let beginning and experienced gardeners see established pollinator gardens as well as gain insights for tips and tricks from the garden hosts.  

Pollinator Garden Tour maps, guided garden tours and interactive activities for the whole family will be available at the Majestic View Nature Center from 9 a.m. to noon. Start at the Nature Center to check in before you go out to explore selected pollinator gardens across the City.