Butterfly Pavilion and BioMed Realty Join Forces to Cultivate Biodiversity at Flatiron Park in Boulder, Colorado

Joining forces for the good of Flatiron Park, Boulder

March 18, 2024 – Butterfly Pavilion, the first Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)- accredited, stand-alone, non-profit invertebrate zoo in the world and BioMed Realty, a Blackstone portfolio company and leading provider of real estate solutions to the life science and technology industries, announced today a partnership to develop and enhance pollinator habitat in BioMed Realty’s Flatiron Park in Boulder. It represents Butterfly Pavilion’s first partnership with a life science and technology campus through its Environmental and Ecological Services offerings. The partnership involves a multi-year
project that officially began in 2023 with a baseline fall assessment. In 2024, pollinator friendly habitats will be designed and implemented at four buildings in Flatiron Park, with other buildings planned for 2025 and 2026.

The model of collaborative conservation creates pollinator habitats by increasing the presence of diverse plant species to attract beneficial insects and birds, creating a balanced ecosystem. This ripple effect extends beyond the property, positively impacting the broader environment and promoting a healthier, more resilient ecosystem.

“This initiative will promote the cultivation of native plants that cater to the specific needs of local butterfly species, bees, and other invertebrates, thereby enhancing biodiversity and building a greater appreciation for these critical species and their habitats,” said Hannah Brown, Environmental and Ecological Services Manager at Butterfly Pavilion.

Pollinators, such as honey bees, native bees and butterflies, play a critical role in ecosystem function and are vital to the human production of food and the reproduction of native plants. Yet global pollinators are at risk with habitat destruction, chemical pollution, parasites, and pathogens…

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