Baseline Community: First Pollinator District

Baseline Community in Broomfield, Colorado, has become the first pollinator district in the nation, certified by the Butterfly Pavilion. This 1100-acre mixed-use neighborhood replaced traditional farm fields with native, drought-tolerant plants to attract bees, butterflies, dragonflies, and beetles. The project aims to boost pollinator populations and reduce pesticide use. Pollinators play a crucial role in our ecosystem, supporting three-quarters of flowering plants and about 35% of food crops. The Butterfly Pavilion initiated these districts to combat habitat loss and chemical exposure. Developers like Kyle Harris at Baseline demonstrate that high-density housing can coexist with nature. The community has seen a significant increase in pollinator families, with Western honeybee sightings surging by 272%. Cities like Manitou Springs and Lafayette are following suit, aiming to reverse the decline in pollinator populations on the Front Range. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/53ae74ad7eb5d808