The Great Georgia Pollinator Census
Citizen Science at Work
August 21st and 22nd, 2020
Coordinated by University of Georgia Extension
Protecting Georgia's pollinators one count at a time!
Would you like a certificate to mark your contribution to this project?
Daniel Ballard designed this cute social media button for us to show our participation in the census. Feel free to download and use to show your support for Georgia’s pollinators. Thank you, Daniel!
The hashtag for the project is #GaPollinators!
Great Georgia Pollinator Census Observation Sheet
Name of participant: ____________________ Email: _____________________
Address of Garden (for mapping): ___________________________ County_______________
Would you consider your garden small (< ¼ of an acre) medium (>1/4 of an acre but < 1 acre) or large (>1 acre)
Date: Aug 23 Aug 24
Time of count start: _________ Air Temperature: ____ °F
Weather conditions: Sunny Partly Cloudy Cloudy Rainy
Is there a honey beekeeper within 5 miles of your garden? Yes No Don’t Know
Name of pollinator plant used for counting. Please give common name and Latin name if you have it: ____________________________________
Counting Data:
Type of Insect | Numbers |
Carpenter Bees |
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Bumble Bees |
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Honey Bees |
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Small Bees |
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Wasps |
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Flies |
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Butterflies/Moths |
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Other Insects |
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Visit https://GGaPC.org to upload your counts to the website. Thank you for being part of Georgia pollinator history!
On August 23rd and 24th, 2019, Georgians of all ages from all over the state will join efforts to document our pollinators. Won't you join us?
The Great Georgia Pollinator Census is an historical initiative where Georgians will record the numbers and types of pollinators that populate our state during late summer. You do not have to be an entomologist to be part of this important project! The census was designed for individuals, families, garden clubs, school groups, friends – ALL Georgians to participate. Download the Insect Counting Guide (below) for counting details. A Check out the “Events” page for pollinator events near you! 
Sign up to join us in the Great Georgia Pollinator Census (NOTE: You do not need to sign up to participate!)
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (working cooperatively with Fort Valley State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the counties of Georgia) offers its educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status and is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action organization.