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Citizen Scientists Count Pollinators | Gainesville News
Across North Central Florida, citizens turned into citizen scientists yesterday, buzzing with activity as they tracked bees, butterflies, and other pollinators during the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. From Gainesville’s Butterfly Sanctuary to Ocala’s Discovery Center, “pollinator parties” brought communities together to log sightings, feeding vital data to UF researchers. This grassroots effort helps scientists gauge pollinator health — crucial for food systems and ecosystems — proving that anyone can contribute to science by simply noticing the nature around them. Listen in comfort:Get…
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