Citizen Scientist : Observing Pollinators
Learn how to identify and count bees and other pollinators visiting flowering plants in your area with the SciStarter Observing Pollinators kit.
Pollinators are critical to the world’s agricultural food supply. In recent years their populations have suffered severe declines, especially among honey bee colonies. By gathering observations of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, you can help scientists understand pollinator health and keep our wildlife communities vibrant.
For more information learn about the Great Sunflower Project at sciStarter.org
https://scistarter.org/the-great-sunflower-project
https://www.greatsunflower.org/sunflower/observation
Kit includes
- Binoculars and lens cloth in nylon carrying case,
- stopwatch,
- data sheet and clipboard,
- bee observer cards
- “Wildflowers of Michigan” book
- project guide
- 1 package sunflower seeds
Kit made possible through support of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) – Region 4 and Science Kits for Public Libraries (SKPL)
