Honey bees are super-important pollinators for flowers,
fruits and vegetables. This means that they help other plants grow! Bees
pollinate our fields, orchards and gardens — providing nearly one-third of
the food we eat. Bees also bring sweetness to our lives. Honeybees produce
several products that are useful to people, notably
honey and beeswax.
Did you know that there are more than 20,000 species of bees around
the world?
However, bees are in peril. According to the Center for Biological
Diversity,
more than half of North America’s 4,000 native bee species are in
decline, with 1 in 4 species at risk of extinction.
10 ways to save the Bees:
Plant a Bee garden to create a safe habitat with food sources for
Bees.
Avoid treating your garden and green spaces with synthetics. Instead,
go chemical-free by using organic or natural solutions.
Become a citizen scientist by joining a global movement to collect
data on our favorite pollinators!
Provide a great food source for Bees by planting and caring for trees.
Create a Bee bath for thirsty, hard-working Bees.
Build homes for native Bees or provide an untouched plot of land for
them in your garden.
Give beehives and native Bees their own homes by keeping your own
honey Bees or help gardens and schools grow food and strengthen local
environments.
Teach the next generation of eco citizens with guides, lessons, and
activities to get them buzzed about Bees!
Support local beekeepers and organizations by purchasing locally-made
honey and beeswax products.
Host a fundraiser online, do something you love to help
#BeeTheSolution or donate to a non-profit Bee
organization.
The Bee Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting
bees, safeguarding the environment, and securing food justice through
education, research, habitat creation, and advocacy.
