The Great Southeastern Pollinator Count is coming this Friday and Saturday, and whether you have a flower garden or not, you are invited to join in and count the number of pollinators you see. The Great Pollinator Count began in 2021 and just involved Georgia counters. But since then, it has grown to include counters across the Southeast, including the Carolinas, Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee. So if you enjoy watching the butterflies and bees attracted to the flowers in your yard, you are invited to take 15 minutes out of your day this weekend to participate in the census. This is also a great and fun way for parents to engage children in learning about the important role pollinators play in our ecosystem, and that’s why the Franklin County 4-H will be out there counting the butterflies, bees, and other pollinators that contribute to the survival not only of flowers but also of the produce we eat. Coordinated by the University of Georgia Extension Service, Becky Griffin is the Project Coordinator for the two-day event. Griffin says, among other things, the census helps UGA’s Extension Service track pollinator populations. Griffin said pollinator insects come in a variety of species, not just bees, and they all need to be counted. So if you want to help count, all you do is: 1. Go to the UGA Pollinator Census website, Great Pollinator Count, and download a counting sheet 2. Pick 15 minutes out of your day on either Friday or Saturday to do the count. 3. Choose a favorite…
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