The Importance of Pollinator Science: The Great Southeast Pollinator Census

How does citizen science contribute to scientific research? Learn about the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, a citizen science project designed to capture a snapshot of pollinator activity in communities across North Carolina and the Southeast Participants will support the vital role that pollinators play in our environment by collecting data for research to help conserve pollinator populations.

Harriet McCarthy, NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteer of Forsyth County, will be presenting this program.

Questions? Contact Kathy Johnson, kathysgarden87@gmail.com - NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteer, contact for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census events in Forsyth County.

View more events happening in conjunction with the Great Southeast Pollinator Census here: go.ncsu.edu/gsepc-forsyth

This class is part of the Forks on Friday series. Where garden forks meet dinner forks - attendees are welcome to bring their lunch while learning gardening skills. These programs are presented by N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, and the NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Forsyth County.

Programs will be held in-person at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, 1450 Fairchild Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Leslie Rose, County Extension Director, at leslie_rose@ncsu.edu , 336-703-2850. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.