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The great British Bee Count - Catherine - 04-24-2018 Friends of the Earth is raising awareness about ees by sponsoring and encouraging people to participate in a bee count between May 17 and June 30th. If you want to participate you can register and even download an app to help identify different kinds of bees. https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.permaculture.co.uk/news/join-great-british-bee-count-may&ct=ga&cd=CAEYByoUMTgyODAwNTQyNzUzNzU5MzAxMzAyGjZlMTczNzg5NmRmMGNkZTc6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHbEoTc62y6NosYC7ZW3tT_SM5EXg This is a good way of making people aware of bees and their importance to ecological balance. One thing the article has is a list of ways to help bees. These suggestions would be helpful anywhere in the world where there are bees. Quote:• Grow pollen and nectar-rich plants: Different bee species prefer different flower shapes, so aim for a range from tubular-shaped flowers to open-headed flowers. As well as flowers, try shrubs, herbs, trees, fruit and veg. Spring and autumn flowering bulbs are also great.Even if you only had a few plants in pots on a window ledge they could be plants that help bees. Bees may be in trouble, but there is a lot we can do to help them. |