The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a citizen science project created by the University of Georgia. This project is designed for everyone to participate and make a difference for pollinator conservation! Watch the video to learn more about how to join the count.
Your family can help create and restore pollinator habitats across Georgia for butterflies, bees, moths, hummingbirds and other animals by participating!
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, the North Fulton Master Gardeners, and the University of Georgia Extension Office are excited to participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census on August 24th from 10 AM to 12 PM. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with nature, learn about pollinators, and contribute to vital citizen science research.
All supplies will be provided, and it will only take 15 minutes of your time! Bring your family and friends to this FREE EVENT to help us count and observe our local pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and more, in one of three beautiful gardens at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve. Your participation will help provide valuable data to support pollinator conservation efforts across the Southeast.
Registration for this FREE event is not required; walk-ups are welcome. Anyone under 18 must have an adult guardian at the walk-up to sign the liability waiver. An adult must accompany anyone under 14 for the entire event.
Where:
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve
9770 Autrey Mill Rd.
Johns Creek, GA 30022
When:
Saturday, August 24h, 2024
10 AM – 12 PM
What to wear:
Dress for the weather, wear sunscreen and bug spray, and bring a camping chair!
More information:
- Check-in at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve tent on the front lawn
- All supplies will be provided: paper, identification guide, clipboard, pen, and chairs.
- We will assign you to one of three pollinator gardens within the heritage village. The Summerour House Garden, The Butterfly Garden, or the new Hilltop Garden.
- Bring a refillable water bottle – we have refill stations in front of the restrooms.
- Plan to spend about 15 minutes in front of a pollinator plant.
- Once your 15 minutes are up, bring your completed form back to the tent. One of our amazing volunteers will enter the data.
NOTE: You can join the count even if you cannot attend this event.
Here’s how:
- Sign up for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census newsletter to get the latest in your inbox
- Prepare for the count days on August 23rd and 24th
- Download the printable the 2024 Counting Sheet
- Check out the 2024 Insect Counting & Identification Guide
- Review the corresponding pamphlet.
- Join our Southeast Pollinator Census Facebook page and follow us on Instagram.
- View The Pollinator Census—How-To and History
- View The Pollinator Census—Educators and Non-Profits
- Upload your counts to the Great Southeast Pollinator Census website. The portal to upload counts will open early on August 23rd.
- Download your participation certificate and I Counted sticker.
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