Create a buzz!

Have you heard about the bees? No it’s not a joke, all over the world bees are disappearing and nobody really knows why.

Bees are disappearing and dying all over the world, and no-one knows quite why. Why does this matter? Well, approximately one third of what we eat is pollinated by bees (source: Vanishing of the Bees) and through this bees contribute £200 million a year to the UK economy. Not a bad effort!

You can find out more about what is happening to bees in the UK here and if that inspires you then you could consider screening the Vanishing of the Bees film at an event, or to your staff and stakeholders. More information and licensing details can be found here.

What else can you do? If you have land that you can use to grow bee friendly plants or create a wildlife garden then this is a perfect opportunity to involve staff and other stakeholders. You could invite a local school or community group to help – or depending on the nature of your event, even give delegates a chance to get their hands dirty!

If you don’t have much space, then could you build a bee hotel? You can also buy ready made ones if DIY isn’t your thing from the Kew Gardens website or Greenfingers website.