2026, We're Dreaming Big
Plus, enter our 2026 art contest, learn about beaver coexistence, and more!
The Sageland Collaborative team ended 2025 feeling, above all, grateful.
Grateful for the countless ways that our community continued to show up for the wildlife and landscapes that unite us.
Grateful for the resiliency which our staff and partners faced challenges in federal funding and staff cuts.
Grateful for the opportunity to work towards our mission again this year.
Attendees wear moth and butterfly antennae at a pollinator-themed outreach event in 2025. Photo: Sierra Hastings
We're finalizing our program plans for 2026 and we've got big plans and opportunities for you to get involved in wildlife conservation this year — from outreach events like our Pollinator Pride Party and volunteer stream restoration to amphibian bioblitzes, this is shaping up to be another impactful year. We hope you'll be a part of it!
Calling all Artists, Crafters, & Zinesters!
Submissions are now open for our 2026 Science Zine Contest! Create a zine about your unique experience on one of our community science projects for the chance to become a featured artist and win cool prizes.
Save the Date for Shorebirds!
Are you passionate about shorebirds and Great Salt Lake?
If so, save the date for Utah's upcoming Intermountain West Shorebird Survey, happening Saturday, April 25th (backup date: May 2nd.)
We're seeking experienced birders to help us count shorebirds and White-faced Ibis at wetland sites around the state as part of a region-wide effort to understand shorebird populations and distribution.
Sign-ups open on February 11th. Join the project email list to get an update when sign-ups go live!
Got Beaver Issues?
If you're experiencing beaver-related issues on your property, Sageland Collaborative's team of professionals is here to support by sharing non-lethal beaver coexistence strategies. Fill out the form below, or pass along to someone who may find this useful!
To learn more about beaver coexistence techniques and the role beavers play in creating healthy ecosystems, check out Shane Hill's presentation from the 2025 Salt Lake County Watershed Symposium!
Join the Fundraising Committee!
Looking to expand your involvement with Sageland Collaborative?
We're looking for a few volunteers to join our fundraising committee! This group will work alongside our staff and board to plan and execute our 2026 fundraising goals.
This committee will meet once a quarter, and the first meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 17th at 6pm.
Email Kim Howes to learn more!
Staff & Partner Recommendations
Experts and enthusiasts at Sageland Collaborative, Utah Native Plant Society, and Utah’s Rare Insect Conservation Program have come together to share book and podcast recommendations! Dive into our latest blog to learn more and fall in love with Utah’s native plants & pollinators.
American bison are symbolic of wide open rangelands they historically roamed, leaving a cultural legacy of the importance of sustainable stewardship and wildlife management. Photo: Guido Bergomi.
Your gift makes habitat restoration for wildlife like pronghorn, beavers, and bumble bees possible - thank you!
Visit the project page on our website, check out our Impact Report, or connect with us on social media (see links below) to learn more about our conservation work. Please feel free to contact us any time to share your volunteer stories, questions, or suggestions.