COMMUNITY SCIENCE
Join Our iNaturalist Projects
Observe. Document. Protect Pollinators.
Community science (also known as citizen science) empowers people like you to contribute valuable data to scientific research. You don’t need a lab coat—just document your local pollinators and plants. By participating, you’ll learn about local ecosystems, support pollinator conservation, and connect with a national community of fellow citizen scientists.
Why Join a Pollinator iNaturalist Project?
Interested in observing pollinators and plants in your backyard? It’s easy to get involved with iNaturalist—just snap a photo and upload it! Planet Bee offers multiple active pollinator projects where your observations help researchers monitor pollinator biodiversity and habitat health. You can contribute to vital conservation efforts, all from your smartphone or tablet. Our free guide will help you get started with simple instructions.
Explore Our iNaturalist Projects
BuzzWatch 2025: Pollinator Month BioBlitz
Live June–August 2025
Join our summer-long BioBlitz focused on native bees and pollinators. Help document pollinator sightings in your garden, schoolyard, local park, or neighborhood to track pollinator diversity during peak summer activity. Your observations contribute to real conservation efforts, and top contributors will be featured on our social media.
Pollinators in Your Neighborhood
Contribute to a growing national record of pollinator activity by sharing your sightings of native bees and butterflies throughout the year. Whether you're out for a walk, tending a garden, or visiting a local green space, your observations help build a better understanding of pollinator presence across seasons and regions.
Pollinator Plant & Habitat Watch
Help track which plants are blooming and supporting pollinators throughout the year. Your observations provide valuable data on the flowers bees, butterflies, and other pollinators rely on most—information that supports habitat restoration and conservation efforts.
Native Bee Nest House Project
If you’ve installed a bee house, use iNaturalist to record nesting activity too! Look for signs like mud, leaves, or resin sealing the entrances—these materials offer clues about which species are nesting nearby.
