Invasive Species Week: 22nd – 28th June 2026

Organised by the Non-Native Species Secretariat (NNSS), this annual event aims to raise awareness about the environmental and economic threats caused by invasive non-native species and what we can do to prevent their spread. Invasive plants and animals are a threat to...

World Bee Day

World Bee Day is celebrated on 20th May each year, marking the birthday of Anton Janša, a pioneer of modern beekeeping. The event is designated by the United Nations to raise global awareness of the importance of bees and all pollinators. YouTube Video...

Dancing Bees

Honey bee dances are amongst the most fascinating aspects of their complex behaviour. Honey bees live in large colonies of up to 60,00 in summer and communication is essential to make the colony efficient and to ensure survival. In the first half of the twentieth...