World Bee Day
World Bee Day celebrates our hard-working little pollinators.
The humble bee…..We rely on them for our food, biodiversity and ecosystem, yet the bee population is under threat. Destruction of their natural habitat, intensive farming practices, and pests and diseases are all contributing to the decline of both the number and diversity of bees.
So, what can we do?
Every individual can contribute to the preservation of bees and other pollinators:
- Plant nectar-bearing flowers for decorative purposes on balconies, terraces, and gardens.
- Buy only Australian made honey and hive products
- Raise awareness among children and adolescents on the importance of bees and express your support for beekeepers.
- Set up a pollinator farm or ‘bee hotel’ on your balcony, terrace, or garden; you can either make it yourself or buy one from selected gardening stores.
- Mow your lawn or nature strip in the evening when bees are no longer foraging.
- Encourage mixed species lawns and nature strips that include clover and other flowers and allow them to flower before mowing.
- Substitute your grass-based lawns or nature strips with food producing plants that feed bees and people.
- Support farmers using sustainable methods of agriculture which is healthier for us and for soil, water, biodiversity and the climate.
If you’re ready to dabble in beekeeping or simply want to help your little locals out, we have an un-bee-lievable collection of resources to get you better acquainted with these fascinating pollinators.
Let’s celebrate together, raise awareness and do something good for bees
For more information on ways to help, head to worldbeeday.org.au