Frequently Asked Questions

No. These projects are additional investments in wildlife and habitat, not carbon offsets or credits, and they do not compensate for a team's emissions. Teams should still work to reduce their own operational footprint. A mascot project is a separate commitment to conservation.

No. Land purchase is one possible tool, not a requirement. Funding can support habitat protection, restoration, conservation easements, wildlife corridors, monitoring, and long-term stewardship — carried out by the conservation partner.

Qualified conservation organizations select, design, implement, and manage the on-the-ground work. Home Field coordinates the partnership, communication, and engagement while ecological decisions rest with the experts.

Conservation partners track and verify measurable outcomes — acres protected or restored, native vegetation established, wildlife activity documented, volunteers engaged, and funds directed to conservation — and report them regularly.

We aim for place-based projects that connect to a team's region wherever possible, but ecological need ultimately determines where the work is most credible. We work to find the strongest fit between a mascot and a real conservation need.

Partnerships are designed as multi-season, long-term commitments with ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and transparent progress reporting — not a one-time campaign.

Yes. A project can be funded by the team, its corporate sponsors, or both. Home Field structures whichever funding channel fits the partnership.

Through volunteer events, educational programming, field updates, wildlife camera footage, player visits, stadium campaigns, limited-edition merchandise, and other ways to participate over multiple seasons.

The conservation experts responsible for the science verify project updates and claims. Home Field coordinates communication so nothing overstated or unsupported reaches the team or its audience.