Open to residents of Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi. This year’s Great Southeast Pollinator Census is dedicated to Walter Reeves—a trusted voice, passionate educator, and tireless champion for gardens and pollinators. Lady beetles are the theme for the 2026 “I Counted” stickers.  The link is a pdf that can be used with Avery Template #5294. More info here: https://gsepc.org/

Join the count!

Interested in joining our count this year? Here’s how:

1. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest in your inbox

2. Prepare for the count days on August 21st and 22nd, 2026

   • Download the printable Counting Sheet

   • Check out the  Insect Counting & Identification Guide

   • Review the corresponding pamphlet.

3. Join our Southeast Pollinator Census Facebook page and follow us on instagram @SoutheastPollinators.

4. View The Pollinator Census—How-To and History

   • https://youtu.be/LNgrSzuGRQc

5. View The Pollinator Census—Educators and Non-Profits

   • https://youtu.be/QFmmuH_tH3M

6. Upload your counts to this website.  The portal to upload counts will open early on August 21st, 2026.