Whom should I contact if I have questions?
You can contact [email protected] with any questions about our Santa Fe pollinator trail habitat kit program.
How do I participate in the Habitat Kit Program?
To participate in either the Santa Fe Pollinator Trail Habitat Kit or the New Mexico Pollinator Habitat Restoration Kit programs, submit a project proposal form located in the How to Participate section. The form asks for information about where the kit will be planted, the size of the area, and plans for site preparation, management, and maintenance, as well as plans for pesticide risk mitigation and outreach opportunities, if applicable.
What is required of all participants?
Participants will receive a Project Partner Collaborative Agreement that outlines all requirements before picking up the kit.
All participants are required to plant the kit within a reasonable amount of time after receiving the kit (1–2 weeks), and to follow the plan outlined in your project proposal. Once the kit is planted, you must contact us to let us know the kit is planted through the Planting Notification Form. Participants receiving plants in any year will be contacted in the following year to provide follow-up information on the planting, such as plant survival numbers, photos of plantings, and comments on pollinator visitors.
Is my property eligible for Santa Fe Pollinator Trail Habitat Kits?
Private residences within Santa Fe City limits and neighborhoods directly adjacent to the city such as La Cienega, Agua Fria, and Rancho Viejo are eligible. Private residences outside and separate from Santa Fe city limits such as Eldorado, Madrid, and Pojoaque are not eligible, however public spaces like schools, community centers, libraries, or parks in those communities are eligible.
Is my property eligible for Northern New Mexico Pollinator Habitat Restoration Kits?
Working lands, public lands, tribal lands, and private/non-working lands recovering from wildfires north of Socorro, NM are eligible for these kits. These properties include farms, ranches, tribal land, post-wildfire recovery areas, urban farms or gardens, city parks, school gardens, or other public areas.
How much space do I need for a kit?
Santa Fe Pollinator Trail Habitat Kits require a total of 300 square feet. The Upland New Mexico Pollinator Habitat Restoration kit requires 2,500 square feet, while the riparian kit requires 4,600 square feet. Kits may be planted in several locations across one property, but may not be split between multiple properties and partners.
When will the kits be available?
Kits will be available for pickup in Santa Fe in August.
How do I get my kit?
Kits will be transported from Santa Ana Native Plant Nursery and available for pick up in Santa Fe.
Can I have the kit delivered to me?
No. Kits must be picked up by participants.
Can I purchase a kit?
No. These kits are not available for public purchase.
What plants are in the kits?
View the Available Kits section above for species lists of each kit type. Kit contents are subject to change based on nursery availability.
How did you decide what plants to include in the kits?
Plants were chosen to provide the best foraging resources for native pollinators in the Santa Fe area. The selection was based on numerous sources, such as technical reports, research datasets, and communications with local pollinator experts. Other considerations that determined species selection included seed availability, ease of greenhouse propagation, and fall planting suitability.
Can I get technical assistance for creating and maintaining my kit?
Yes! We are happy to help. You may contact [email protected] with questions about your project and for advice on how to ensure that your project will be successful. You can also find a variety of informational materials on our website. See our Santa Fe Pollinator Trail Habitat Kit planting guidance webinar.
How can I support the Xerces Habitat Kit program?
The habitat kits are possible thanks to the generosity of Xerces Society donors and members. Find out how you can support the Xerces Society at https://xerces.org/donate
