World Bee Day: 20th May
World Bee Day is celebrated annually, 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 pollinators.
The public can help bees by planting bee friendly plants in their gardens and encouraging their councils to plant wildflower meadows and leave grass verges to allow wildflowers to bloom.
Here in the UK May is a busy time for beekeepers who are tending their bees, watching them progress into strong colonies and often bringing in a spring honey crop depending on the weather and forage available.
YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBQJGN1sc-k
The British Beekeepers’ Association offers leaflets and information about planting for bees and has a Planting for bees blog available to encourage the public to help support bees by planting more food. …