Thinking about donating land for pollinators? Use this land gift inquiry to tell us about the property and what you want to protect. You can start this conversation as a landowner, family member, trustee, adviser, or board representative.
We will review your inquiry and reply by email. Any gift requires separate review and written acceptance. If you prefer to talk first, call 970-658-8333.
What happens after your land gift inquiry?
We’ll read what you send and follow up at the email address you give us. We may ask about the property’s current use, what you’d like to protect, and who else should take part in the conversation. For example, you might want a meadow kept open while your family keeps using the farm. Please tell us if preventing future development is essential to you.
An approximate location and acreage are enough for a first conversation. Please keep deeds, tax returns, financial records, and identification documents out of this form. You can ask questions before deciding whether you want to share more.
What can your family discuss before a land gift inquiry?
Our two-page land gift discussion guide gives you questions to take to a spouse, board, or attorney. Use it to talk about who would own the land, what written protections would apply, and who would look after the habitat in the years ahead.
Where does a land trust fit in?
A land trust that knows your county can help you explore what it would take to keep the property natural. For example, ask whether the trust works with meadows or farms like yours, who would visit the property over time, and how it would cover that work. You can use the Land Trust Alliance directory to find local organizations. If you have already spoken with one, mention it in your land gift inquiry so we can discuss how to coordinate.