More than 5,000 Observations and 1,000 Species Recorded During PBC Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz

During the month of September, Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department (PBC Parks) participated in the national Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz campaign, aimed at raising community awareness about the importance of pollinators and the role parks play in advancing pollinator health and native habitat.

The BioBlitz focuses on finding and identifying as many pollinator species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time to create a snapshot of an area's biodiversity. PBC Parks encouraged individuals to explore the nature and wildlife in Palm Beach County and find as many species as possible by joining the Parks for Pollinators 2026: Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation project via the free iNaturalist app or website.

In Palm Beach County, participants recorded over 975 species with more than 5,000 observations in the PBC Parks BioBlitz project. This year, the PBC Parks BioBlitz project reached a milestone, recording the highest number of observations since the campaign began in 2020.

Okeeheelee, Green Cay and Daggerwing Nature Centers and Riverbend Park also hosted programs focused on sharing the importance of pollinators with guided walks through their butterfly gardens and on nature trails. Children and adults were also encouraged to participate by completing the Nature Adventure Journal outdoor and nature-related activities.

"Pollinators are essential to our environment and the food we eat," said PBC Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer Cirillo. "Through our native planting efforts, we're creating safe spaces for them to thrive and encouraging residents to do the same at home."

Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz is organized by the National Recreation and Park Association during September. Learn more about Parks for Pollinators at www.nrpa.org/parks4pollinators.

For more information about PBC Parks events and activities, visit www.pbcparks.com.