Come count with us at Arbor Gate teaching garden to gather conservation data and help protect pollinators!
When: August 23rd, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Arbor Gate teaching garden at the Alamance County Extension Office 209 N. Graham-Hopedale Road, Burlington, NC 27217
NC Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Alamance County are hosting a public in-person event to help support the Great Southeast Pollinator Census.What is the Great Southeast Pollinator Census?
The Great Southeast Pollinator Census (GSEPC) is a citizen science project that invites community members of all ages to observe and count pollinator activity in their yards and neighborhoods. The annual, two-day event aims to collect data on pollinator population levels and diversity, educate people on the importance of pollinators, and inspire participants to take action to protect pollinators. To learn more about the census itself, visit the link above.Alamance County Event
On August 23rd from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Master Gardener volunteers will be in the Arbor Gate teaching garden at the Alamance County Extension Office (address below) hosting a counting event with activities for all ages. Attendees will have the chance to participate in the census, make seed bombs, learn about pollinators and native plants, meet a beekeeper, and enjoy some time in the garden.Registration is not required and visitors can stop by anytime while the event is happening. We are located at:
209 N. Graham-Hopedale Road, Burlington, NC 27217
If you have questions, please call 336-790-0456 or email Rhiannon_Goodwin@ncsu.edu
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