The Great Southeast Pollinator Census

The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a fun, hands-on way for people of all ages to contribute to scientific research by identifying and counting pollinators in their own backyards and communities. By participating, you will help collect valuable data that supports pollinator conservation across the region. Participants may join from Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, or Georgia!!

Participants will count and report the pollinators observed in backyards, gardens, schools, and community spaces. But don’t worry—there is no need to be an expert to join the count. Alabama Extension home horticulture agents and other census promoters will provide all of the necessary guidance for people to correctly identify pollinators and make their counts count. Visit www.gsepc.org to learn more about this fantastic initiative that spans across many of Alabama’s neighboring states.

Participation is easy. Simply choose a 15-minute period of time on either August 21 or 22 to watch a single plant and count how many insects visit that plant. Then upload the information to the GSEPC website. If you are choosing a large flowering plant (such as a bush or a tree, pick a 2 ft x 2 ft area in the plant to watch for the 15-minute time frame. Download the census document here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x8Ma_A0ER6E6d6k2fSu5hyVtIADtRjGc/view?usp=share_link