The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center staff, and NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers invite you to join in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census on August 22 & 23. This project is part of a multi-state program aimed at learning more about pollinator activity in communities across North Carolina and other Southern states. By participating, you can learn more about the value of pollinators, the different types of pollinators, and the many flowers that are most effective in attracting them.
We have scheduled several local activities to help you join in the census:- August 2, 11 AM - 12 PM: “A Buzzworthy Garden: Supporting Pollinators & the Great Southeast Pollinator Census” at the Lewisville Branch Library, Auditorium - 6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023. View event details and register to attend via Eventbrite.
- August 9, 11 AM - 12 PM: “A Buzzworthy Garden: Supporting Pollinators & the Great Southeast Pollinator Census” at the Paddison Memorial Branch Library, Auditorium - 248 Harmon Ln, Kernersville, NC 27284. View event details and register to attend via Eventbrite.
- August 15, Noon - 1:00 PM “The Importance of Citizen Science: How to Support Pollinators Through the Great Southeast Pollinator Census”, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, 1450 Fairchild Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27105. View event details and register to attend via Eventbrite.
- August 22, 10 AM - 2 PM: “Pollinator Palooza!”. Participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center. Location: 1450 Fairchild Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. Northwest Piedmont Master Naturalist volunteers will be there to provide guidance. View event details via Eventbrite - registration is not required.
- August 23, 10 AM - 12 PM: “Buzz into Action with the Great Southeast Pollinator Census”. Participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park. Location: 4200 Manor House Cir, Clemmons, NC 27012. NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers will be there to provide guidance. View event details via Eventbrite - registration is not required.
Click here for more information about the census in North Carolina
Check out our Pollinator displays at the Paddison Memorial Branch Library in Kernersville through the month of August! Learn about the various insects, bugs, and critters that pollinate the plants around us, and get some book recommendations to learn even more. Many thanks to the NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteers who created these displays; Bethy, Steve, and Kathy!
