• By Anika Parks
• Posted Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Great Southeast Pollinator Census – Get Involved in Forsyth County

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 23, 10 AM - 12 PM: Participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park; NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers will be there to provide guidance.

Click here for more information about the census in North Carolina.