BIG Idea:
EcoEducation Center & Butterfly House
in Phoenix OR
What if there was a “campus”, with a butterfly house, large native plant demonstration gardens with interpretive signage, and an indoor-outdoor educational center, built for and with community members, students of all ages, and with agency and governmental support? A place that would attract both eco-tourists and locals wanting to learn about how to help save the butterflies - and all the other native pollinators.
Southern Oregon is one of the most ecologically diverse regions in the country. Creating a learning and exhibit space to bring knowledge of the plants, pollinators, fish, birds, and more into a city setting would be amazing and beneficial in both the short and long term.
On November 6, 2025, PPRV presented our proposal to the Phoenix Urban Renewal Agency Advisory Committee about our vision for the property along Bear Creek Drive at 4th Street in Phoenix. During our presentation, we submitted 75 letters in paper form. Our presentation is here and the letters are here.
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Not only is this an important project in it it's own right, it is key to the Phoenix Springs Nature Complex concept. (see below)
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Here are just a few examples of the benefits this project will bring to Phoenix - more are listed in our presentation:
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Strengthen Phoenix as a sustainable, creative, family-oriented, active community.
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Strengthen Phoenix as long-term destination for families, education, nature-based activities, and eco-tourism, increasing foot traffic to businesses in the heart of the city
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Demonstrate the City’s commitment to sustainability and restoration of native habitats.
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Many thanks to the committee members for listening and hearing what the community wants to see! (The other two proposals were for a medical office and another Rogue Sauna location)
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We have until November 13 to submit additional information!
We will still welcome letters of support!
pollinator@pollinatorprojectroguevalley.org
Help us make this vision happen for our Southern Oregon bioregion!
Click here to Bee Involved!
Thank you, Senator Golden, for you wonderful letter to the Phoenix Urban Renewal Advisory Commitee!
Thank you for bee-ing involved! Thank you for your support!
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Pollinator Project Rogue Valley is an Oregon-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
We envision communities and landscapes working together, supporting diverse ecosystems rich with native plants and thriving native pollinators.
We inspire, engage, and educate about the ecological importance of native pollinator species and the diverse native plant communities essential for their survival. We are committed to the creation and restoration of pesticide-free pollinator corridors throughout the Rogue Valley.