All ages are invited to participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, a citizen science project developed by the University of Georgia. The census is designed for citizens of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Alabama, including school groups, gardeners, families and individuals. You do not need to be an entomologist to partake. Basic insect identification falls into these categories:
- Bumble bees
- Carpenter bees
- Honey bees
- Small bees
- Wasps
- Flies
- Butterflies/moths
- Other insects
You will be asked to choose a favorite pollinator plant – a plant from your garden that shows insect activity, for example – for counting. Count and identify the insects that land on the flowers of that plant for 15 minutes.
To participate:
- Sign up for their newsletter to get the latest in your inbox
- Prepare for the count days on August 22nd and 23th
- Download the printable Counting Sheet (Â Guia de Conteo)
- Check out the Insect Counting & Identification Guide ( Conteo de Insectos y Guia de Identificacion)
- Review the corresponding pamphlet.
- Join the Southeast Pollinator Census Facebook page and follow on instagram @SoutheastPollinators.
- View The Pollinator Census—How-To and History
- View The Pollinator Census—Educators and Non-Profits
- Upload your counts to this website. The portal to upload counts will open early on August 22nd.
To make sure your counts are included in our database, visit their website again after counting, where you will find a pop-up prompting you to add your information.Â
