Great Southeast Pollinator Census
The Great Georgia Pollinator Census is a citizen-based project created by the University of Georgia. Participants track the amount of insect activity on a native plant for 15 minutes. This data is important so the Bee Campus Committee knows how pollinator populations are doing over time. The upcoming census will take place August 23-24, 2024. Obtaining data during this census is important to learn how effective our pollinator gardens are! In the future, undergraduate research can study our pollinator gardens to determine where improvements are needed.
We encourage everyone to visit the Decatur Campus for the 2024 Pollinator Census to participate in this citizen science initiative. Visitors are also encouraged to explore the three gardens hosted here: The Native Plant Botanical Garden, Ferns of the World, and the Community Garden. Check out the instagram for updates @GSU_Gardens.