Astoria Park Conservancy (APC) is proud to announce it is the first organization in the United States to implement Sensibee™, an innovative, AI-powered monitoring system designed to track and better understand pollinator activity. This cutting-edge technology will support APC’s ongoing commitment to conservation, education and science-based stewardship at Astoria Hot Springs and Park.
Designed and built in London, UK by Pollinatework Ltd., Sensibee™ devices autonomously attract pollinators using standardized lures and capture high-quality images when insects visit. Operating year-round with minimal maintenance, the system uses cloud-based artificial intelligence to identify species and generate real-time insights into pollinator abundance, diversity and ecosystem health.
The non-lethal approach preserves pollinator populations while providing robust scientific data that can inform conservation strategies, evaluate the effectiveness of habitat restoration efforts and contribute meaningful data to broader environmental research. The technology also enables early detection of invasive species and helps identify which conservation actions have the greatest impact.
“We are incredibly excited to bring Sensibee technology to Astoria,” said Quinn McColly, Executive Director of Astoria Park Conservancy. “This allows us to collect real, actionable scientific data about the pollinators that play such a vital role in our region’s ecosystems. It’s a powerful step forward in how we understand and care for this landscape, and it reflects our commitment to blending innovation with stewardship.”
“This technology opens up new opportunities for education and engagement,” said Bari Bucholz, Astoria’s Educational Programming Manager. “Being able to observe and share real-time data about pollinators will deepen our community’s connection to the natural world and inspire greater understanding of the ecosystems we depend on.”
The implementation of Sensibee™ aligns with APC’s mission to provide equitable access to natural resources for the education, well-being and sense of belonging for all. Data collected through the system will not only support internal decision-making but also contribute to a growing body of knowledge around pollinator health in the Rocky Mountain West.
Astoria Park Conservancy is grateful for grant funding from the Wyoming Community Foundation, whose support has made the adoption of this innovative technology possible. Since 1989, the Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF) has connected people who care with causes that matter to build a better Wyoming. WYCF has granted more than $150 million to charitable causes and works with donors to support the communities and organizations they care about most. In 2025 alone, WYCF granted over $13 million to nonprofits across the state. As one of only two accredited community foundations in Wyoming, WYCF is a trusted partner in philanthropy. Learn more at www.wycf.org or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/wyocommunity) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wyo_community/), among other social sites.
“This technology opens up new opportunities for education and engagement. Being able to observe and share real-time data about pollinators will deepen our community’s connection to the natural world and inspire greater understanding of the ecosystems we depend on.”
–Bari Bucholz, Astoria’s Educational Programming Manager
