Pollinator Partnership and NRCS West
Sarah Gardner, NRCS Partner Biologist West
Sarah Gardner is a passionate advocate for pollinator conservation, dedicated to protecting the vital role that pollinators play in our agroecosystems. With a Master’s from Utah State in Biology with an emphasis in Pollination Ecology, Sarah has spent over a decade researching and promoting pollinator-friendly practices. As the Western Regional Partner Biologist with P2 and the Natural Resource Conservation Services (NRCS), she has provided expertise for conservation planning development and implementation that support pollinators and pollinator habitats in and around the working lands of the Western United States. Her understanding of pollinator biology, habitat restoration, Farm Bill programs, and sustainable agriculture has allowed her to effectively collaborate with farmers, landowners, and conservation partners alike. The Partner Biologist position encompasses a unique intersect of education and outreach, where Sarah enjoys promoting pollinator health, biodiversity and ensuring the sustainability of our food systems. She especially appreciates any opportunity to discuss the finer points of safeguarding pollinators for future farming generations
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Guide to Guides
Welcome to the Pollinator Habitat Installation Guide to Guides! This database aims to aggregate existing material to make information accessible to land managers and the public. This regionally-specific content is designed for easy navigation through a variety habitat types and specific goals across the country. These resources are organized by region and then by land use type and scale. If you want to further explore P2's Guide to Guide tool and check out areas outside the western United States you can browse our extensive database here. The western regional guides can be found below.
Eco Regional Planting Guides
Our ecoregional planting guides are tailored to specific areas of the United States. Below are some of the common eco-regions found in the western United States. Not sure which ecoregion to choose? You can find out which ecoregion you live in and get your free guide by entering your zip code here.
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Find Your Roots Tool
Welcome to Pollinator Partnership Pollinator Plant Selection Tool, Find Your Roots. The tool is based on the lists of native plants that support pollinators from our Ecoregional Planting Guide Series. Guides contain detailed information on pollinators, how to help them, and feature specific ecoregional information. Use this tool to make it easier to create customized plant lists for your region and requirements. You can create your plant list by first selecting your region, using your zip code or selecting your location on a map. Then, you will be able to filter plants based on your pollinator planting needs. It’s easy and fun, and the bees and butterflies will thank you!
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The NRCS eVegGuide
The NRCS eVegGuide (electronic Vegetative Guide) is a tool for finding plants and seeds for NRCS land conservation practices. An eVegGuide report shows recommended plants, seeds, and planting recommendations to implement a particular practice at a chosen location. The eVegGuide is a sub-section of the California eFOTG (electronic Field Office Technical Guide). It contains the most recent information from the Lockeford Plant Materials Center and the USDA Plants database.
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The Calflora Database
The Calflora Database is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information about California plant biodiversity for use in Education, Research and Conservation. Calflora is structured as a digital library to fulfill the following objectives:
- to serve as a repository for information on California wild plants in electronic formats from diverse sources, including public agencies, academic institutions, private organizations, and individuals;
- to provide this information in readily usable electronic formats for scientific, conservation, and educational purposes;
- to serve public information needs related to scientific study, land management, environmental analysis, education, and appreciation of California plant life.