FREE EVENT
Meeting point- Heart and Soul Cafe

Calling All Nature Lovers!

Join a Community Wildlife Survey at Newquay Orchard. Pollenize, partnering with Newquay Orchard, invites you to an exciting  project tracking wildlife across the beautiful 7 acre site!

Why get involved?

• Find hidden wildlife: Unearth the incredible variety of wildlife thriving on your doorstep. From blooming plants, hidden insects and fascinating fungi, prepare to be amazed!

• Reconnect with the natural world: Immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of nature, fostering a deeper appreciation for the vital role green spaces play in our lives.

• Meet new people: Join fellow nature lovers, families, and citizen scientists in a collaborative effort to document the local ecosystem. Share your passion for nature and make new friends.

• Accessible to all: No plant or wildlife knowledge is needed! Pollenize will guide you through the identification process, making this a fun and educational experience for everyone. All you need is a smart phone! - we can provide a tablet or plant ID book for those who do not want/or wish to use a smartphone.

• Contribute to research efforts: The data we collect together will help us to understand the local wildlife better and inform future work around how to improve this natural space
  

  

  
  

More than just a fun day out!

By getting involved, you'll be directly contributing to:

• Collecting valuable nature data: This data is key to unlocking the secrets of our local wildlife and plant life. With this information, we can create even more amazing nature spots in the future!

• Artificial Intelligence (‘AI’)-powered species identification: Pollenize uses cloud-based technology and AI, alongside expert input, to identify the maximum number of species possible.

• ‘Floradex’ biodiversity tracking: Information gathered is then fed into a powerful data tool developed by Pollenize and the University of Plymouth, Floradex. This AI-powered platform analyses land data and suggests the best plants to put in a space to make it the best it can be for wildlife.

Bioblitzes are not only great for mental and physical well-being, but also provide crucial support for Pollenize's mission to restore biodiversity.

Join the project: You will need to download the FREE iNaturalist app and join the 'Newquay Orchard' project - this is how Pollenize will collect the biodiversity data from attendees. Here are some step by step instructions to help you, or watch the video tutorial below...

Health and safety:

• Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear! If it’s hot make sure to bring sunscreen and water. Stay hydrated and wear a cap if you have one.

• Stay with in the site boundary, and watch your footing for uneven terrain

• Pollenize will be providing hi vis jackets, please keep these on during the event and make sure you know who the first aider is

• Don’t handle insects or plants that you’re not familiar with

• Keep track of time, and remember to meet back at the designate check-point at the end of the event (usually the event flag)

• Use common sense, don’t go into a bramble bush, it is important not to disturb natural habitats.