Join the Institue for Applied Ecology for the 2026 Pollinator Palooza!

The Pollinator Palooza is our annual free community event bringing together pollinator enthusiasts, conservation professionals, and neighbors for an inspiring day of learning and connection.

When: Friday, September 25, 2026 | 1:00 – 7:00 PM

Where: IAE Southwest Office, 1202 Parkway Dr Ste B, Santa Fe, NM 87507

This year’s lineup includes:

• Presentations from Amy Dolan (Xerces Society, Endangered Species Conservation Biologist for the Mountain States Bumble Bee Atlas) and Susan Bonfield (Environment for the Americas, Western Hummingbird Partnership)
• Lightning talks about rare butterflies of New Mexico, advances in butterfly monitoring techniques, restoration designed to provide pollinator connectivity, and pollinator stewardship in correctional facilities
• An interactive session to help identify actionable steps for advancing pollinator conservation across New Mexico
• Appetizers inspired by pollinator-plant relationships
• Exhibitor booths and research posters on pollinator research, monitoring, and restoration
• Professional networking opportunities
• Raffle prizes

Register here >>