2025 Census Results

By the numbers:

27,048 Census counts were submitted

1,132 new pollinator gardens were created as part of the Census project

594 educators indicated that they used the Census as part of their STEM curriculum

59 participants counted on oregano plants to be shared with our colleagues at the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology  in London

Information on state counting is available through the state specific results page:  

Alabama (coming soon)

Florida (coming soon)

Georgia

North Carolina (coming soon)

South Carolina (coming soon)

Census Results by State

2025 Great Southeast Pollinator Census - a few highlights

Photo of Deb Mackey, 2025 Census Grand Marshal
Deb Mackey, a Pollinator Protector from Florida was named the 2025 Census Grand Marshal
Book cover photo of the Great Pollinator Count
A book inspired by our Census, written by Susan Richmond, was published this year.
Census Coordinators with University Flags in London
Many of your Census coordinators were able to share information about our Census to an international audience in London.
Bethany O'Rear of Alabama Extension photo
Alabama joined the Census led by Extension Agent, Bethany O'Rear
2025 "I Counted" Sticker
Participants from garden clubs, master gardener groups, Extension offices, public gardens, businesses, scout troops, families, and individuals, all came together to "protect our pollinators one count at a time" breaking our previous participation record!

The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (working cooperatively with Fort Valley State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the counties of Georgia) offers its educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status, and is an Equal Opportunity Institution.

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