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banner for the webinar about How to Get Started with the Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC on April 15

Learn more and get involved with the Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC in 2026

How can a single backyard help save pollinators? It starts with a 15-minute count.Since 2022, the Great Southeast Pollinator Census has transformed how we understand our local environment. By moving…

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Community Science Projects for Pollinators

While the GSEPC only collects data on the Census days in August, you can use the Census materials at any time, with any group, for a fun, inspirational, educational program.Bee Scavenger Hunt (for…

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Stay Engaged with the GSEPC and Pollinators

Sign up for the GSEPC newsletterJoin the Southeast Pollinator Census Facebook Group!

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From the Mountains to the Sea: the Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a success in 2025

Across the hills of Transylvania County, the urban gardens of Wake and Durham, and the coastal fields of Currituck, North Carolinians spent a weekend in August doing something remarkable: they…

Time to Count Insects in North Carolina on Friday August 22 and August 23 2025

Anyone Can Count Pollinators in North Carolina for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census

We Need YOUR Help!Get ready, North Carolina! It's time to join a critical scientific effort from August 22-23 and contribute to the Great Southeast Pollinator Census (GSEPC).Our goal across the state…

Great Southeast Pollinator Census 2026 Banner- The Census is on August 21 and 22 in 2026

Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC

See the "2026 Kick-Off: Getting Started with the Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC" webinar hereSign up for the GSEPC in NC Email ListWhat is the Great Southeast Pollinator Census?Help us…

Tersa moth nectaring on Pentas flowers.

Make Your Garden a Haven for Moths

Moths are the unsung heroes of plant pollination. On a worldwide scale, there are twice as many species of pollinating moths as there are bees, and there are six times as many pollinating moths as…

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Gardening for Wildlife Using the EG Plant Toolbox

Gardening for wildlife, especially pollinators, continues to grow in popularity among gardeners. Did you know you can use the Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox to find pollinator-attracting plants for…

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Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast-Interview of Diane Currier, Honeygirl Meadery

Diane Currier, owner of Honeygirl Meadery, shares how a visit to Alaska motivated her to start her meadery and a how her award-winning mead is made. Listen to this interview to learn more about the…