May 20 – World Bee Day

World Bee Day is Today!

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HOW TO CELEBRATE WORLD BEE DAY STEP-BY-STEP

•  “The Bee Conservancy,”  Learn about the importance of bees.
•   10 Ways to Save the Bees.
•   Take the Honeybee Quiz.
•   Make a bee garden, a bee house, or buy bee things.
•   Buy local honey – use the locator.
•   Make things with honey Honey recipes.
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Join the buzz on World Bee Day! Discover the vital role bees play in our ecosystem and celebrate their contributions to biodiversity, pollination, and food production. Engage in activities to raise awareness, promote conservation efforts, and support bee-friendly practices. From planting pollinator-friendly gardens to learning about beekeeping, there are endless ways to honor these essential pollinators and safeguard their future. Join the global movement to protect bees and ensure a sustainable future for our planet. Let’s bee together for World Bee Day!

HISTORY OF WORLD BEE DAY

In 2017, the UN General Assembly declared May 20th as World Bee Day, on the proposal of the Slovenian Beekeeping Association. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of bees and other pollinators, the threats they face, and the actions we can take to protect them. The history of World Bee Day is a testament to the power of activism and collaboration, and to the shared responsibility we have towards the environment. Today, people all over the world come together to celebrate bees and to learn from the Slovenian beekeeping wisdom.

100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE WORLD BEE DAY

1. Build a Bee Hotel: Create a DIY bee hotel using bamboo or wooden blocks to provide shelter for solitary bees.
2. Plant a Bee-Friendly Garden: Choose flowers like lavender, sunflowers, and wildflowers that attract and support bees.
3. Honey Tasting Session: Sample different varieties of honey to appreciate the diverse flavors created by bees.
4. Bee Observation Walk: Take a walk in a garden or park to observe bees in their natural habitat, noting their behavior and the flowers they visit.
5. Bee-Themed Storytime: Read books or watch documentaries about bees and their vital role in pollination.
6. Create a Bee Watering Station: Set up a shallow dish with stones and water to provide bees with a safe place to drink.
7. Make Bee Wax Wraps: Create reusable food wraps using bee wax, cotton cloth, and an iron to reduce plastic waste.
8. Bee Identification Workshop: Learn how to identify different species of bees, from honeybees to bumblebees, using a field guide.
9. Host a Bee Awareness Picnic: Organize a picnic in a bee-friendly area, serving honey-based treats and discussing ways to protect bees.
10. Watch a Bee Documentary: Screen an educational documentary about bees, such as More than Honey or The Pollinators.
11. Make a Bee-Friendly Seed Bomb: Combine wildflower seeds, soil, and clay to create seed bombs that can be thrown into open areas to grow bee-friendly plants.
12. Bee-Themed Crafts: Make bee-themed crafts, such as painting bee rocks or creating paper bee mobiles to celebrate their importance.
13. Learn About Beekeeping: Attend a local beekeeping workshop or visit a beekeeper to learn about the process of raising bees.
14. Organize a Bee-Themed Art Contest: Encourage participants to create bee-inspired artwork, from paintings to sculptures.
15. Host a Bee Trivia Game: Organize a trivia game with questions about bees, their role in the ecosystem, and fun bee facts.
16. Bee Face Painting: Offer face painting featuring bee designs to celebrate and raise awareness about bees.
17. Create a Bee Dance: Learn about the waggle dance that bees use to communicate, then choreograph your own bee dance.
18. Bee Photography Challenge: Challenge friends or family to photograph bees in nature and share their pictures.
19. Visit a Beekeeping Farm: Take a trip to a local beekeeping farm to see hives and learn about honey production firsthand.
20. Bake Honey Cookies: Use honey as a key ingredient in baking cookies or cakes to celebrate bees’ contribution to food.
21. Learn About Pollination: Study the process of pollination and how bees help transfer pollen between flowers.
22. Create a Bee-Themed Playlist: Compile a playlist of songs inspired by bees and nature to listen to throughout the day.
23. Host a Bee Costume Parade: Encourage people to dress up as bees or flowers and participate in a bee-themed parade or fashion show.
24. Join a Bee Conservation Group: Sign up with an organization dedicated to protecting bee habitats and raising awareness.
25. Sponsor a Hive: Contribute to a local beekeeper or conservation effort by sponsoring a hive to support bee populations.
26. Bee Trivia Challenge: Test your guests’ knowledge with fun and educational bee-related trivia questions.
27. Pollinator Relay Race: Set up a relay race where players act as bees, transferring “pollen” (cotton balls) between flowers.
28. Pin the Stinger on the Bee: A bee-themed twist on the classic “Pin the Tail on the Donkey.”
29. Honey Taste Test: Offer samples of different types of honey and have participants guess their origins.
30. Bee Word Search: Create a word search with bee-related terms such as hive, nectar, and queen.
31. Honeycomb Stack: Using hexagonal blocks, see who can build the tallest honeycomb tower before it collapses.
32. Bee Charades: Act out different bee-related activities, like collecting nectar or buzzing, and have others guess.
33. Bee Spelling Bee: Hold a spelling bee competition, focusing on words related to bees, flowers, and nature.
34. Nectar Collection Challenge: Create a scavenger hunt where participants gather “nectar” (colored water) from different stations.
35. Buzzing Bee Musical Chairs: Play musical chairs with buzzing sounds instead of traditional music.
36. Bee Balloon Pop: Fill balloons with small bee facts or treats and have participants pop them to reveal the contents.
37. Honey Jar Guessing Game: Fill a jar with small items like jelly beans and have players guess how many are inside.
38. Bee Bingo: Create bingo cards with bee-related images or words and call them out during the game.
39. Pollination Tag: A version of tag where the “bee” has to “pollinate” (tag) flowers (other players) to win.
40. Bee-Themed Obstacle Course: Set up a course where participants mimic the movements of bees navigating a garden.
41. Honey Spoon Race: A race where players carry a spoonful of honey (or something similar) to the finish line without spilling.
42. Bee Drawing Contest: Have a timed drawing contest where participants create the best bee or hive illustration.
43. Buzz Word Game: Players have to describe bee-related items without using certain “buzzwords,” like “bee” or “honey.”
44. Flower Memory Match: Create a card-matching game featuring different types of flowers that bees love.
45. Bee Dance-Off: Mimic the “waggle dance” of bees and see who can come up with the most accurate or entertaining version.
46. Build a Hive: Using craft supplies, see who can construct the best bee hive replica.
47. Honey Drizzle Art: Have participants use honey to create designs or pictures on wax paper, then display the sticky art.
48. Bee Buzz Quiz: A quick-fire quiz where participants buzz in when they know the answer to bee-related questions.
49. Pollen Toss: Throw small pom-poms (pollen) into a target (flower-shaped baskets) from varying distances.
50. Beehive Building Blocks: Use Lego or wooden blocks to build a beehive and see who can create the most intricate design.
51. Beehive Paper Lanterns: Create hanging paper lanterns designed to resemble a beehive, using yellow paper and black stripes.
52. Pinecone Bees: Paint pinecones yellow with black stripes and add small wings to make cute bee decorations.
53. Egg Carton Bees: Cut out sections of an egg carton, paint them like bees, and attach googly eyes and paper wings.
54. Honeycomb Wall Art: Use hexagonal-shaped cardboard pieces to create a honeycomb design for wall decoration.
55. Bee Clothespin Magnets: Paint clothespins like bees, add wings, and glue magnets to the back for fridge decor.
56. Paper Plate Bee Masks: Craft bee masks from paper plates, adding pipe cleaners for antennae and a hole for the face.
57. Bee Finger Puppets: Sew or glue together small felt pieces to create bee finger puppets for kids to play with.
58. Bee-Inspired Wind Chimes: Use yellow and black beads, along with bee charms, to create a beautiful wind chime.
59. Bottle Cap Bees: Paint old bottle caps with yellow and black stripes, add googly eyes and wings for a fun bee craft.
60. Bee-Themed Pot Planters: Decorate terracotta pots with bee patterns and use them for planting flowers that attract pollinators.
61. Beeswax Candles: Roll beeswax sheets into homemade candles that honor the bees’ hard work.
62. Honeycomb Coasters: Cut cork sheets into hexagonal shapes and paint them with honeycomb patterns for custom coasters.
63. Pom-Pom Bees: Make small pom-poms from yarn and decorate them with black stripes and small wings to look like bees.
64. Bee Bookmark Corners: Create cute bee-themed corner bookmarks from folded paper to mark your favorite pages.
65. Bee Seed Bombs: Mix wildflower seeds with clay and compost to create seed bombs that help attract bees to gardens.
66. Beeswax Lip Balm: Create your own lip balm using beeswax, coconut oil, and essential oils, packaged in small containers.
67. Bee Painted Rocks: Paint smooth rocks with bee designs to use as garden markers or decorations.
68. Honey Jar Labels: Design and print personalized labels for honey jars, whether for gifting or organizing at home.
69. Bee Suncatchers: Use tissue paper and clear plastic sheets to create colorful bee-shaped suncatchers for windows.
70. Popsicle Stick Beehive: Glue popsicle sticks together in a hexagonal shape to make a decorative mini beehive.
71. Bee Garland: Cut out bee shapes from felt or construction paper and string them together to create a hanging garland.
72. Bee-Themed T-Shirts: Use fabric paint or markers to design and decorate bee-themed T-shirts.
73. Bee Wing Headbands: Make headbands with attached paper or felt wings for a fun bee costume accessory.
74. Honeycomb Soap Bars: Craft homemade soap using a honeycomb mold, and scent it with honey or floral essential oils.
75. Bee Button Art: Arrange yellow and black buttons on a canvas to create a bee or honeycomb-themed piece of art.
76. Honey Lemonade: Refreshing homemade lemonade sweetened with honey instead of sugar for a bee-themed twist.
77. Honeycomb Toffee: Light and airy toffee that resembles a honeycomb, made with sugar, honey, and baking soda.
78. Beehive Cupcakes: Cupcakes topped with swirled honey frosting to resemble a beehive, complete with edible bee decorations.
79. Honey-Glazed Chicken Wings: Delicious baked chicken wings coated in a sweet and sticky honey glaze.
80. Bee-Shaped Cookies: Sugar cookies cut into bee shapes and decorated with yellow and black icing.
81. Honey Butter Spread: A whipped butter spread sweetened with honey, perfect for bread or biscuits.
82. Beehive-Shaped Bread: A pull-apart bread shaped like a beehive, drizzled with honey for added sweetness.
83. Honey Almond Granola: A crunchy homemade granola made with oats, honey, almonds, and dried fruit.
84. Honeycomb Cheesecake: A creamy cheesecake topped with honeycomb-shaped candy and drizzled with honey.
85. Honey Yogurt Parfait: Layers of Greek yogurt, honey, granola, and fruit for a light, bee-themed breakfast.
86. Bee Pollen Smoothie: A healthy smoothie made with bee pollen, banana, honey, and almond milk.
87. Honey-Dipped Fruit Skewers: Skewers of fresh fruit drizzled with honey for a simple and sweet snack.
88. Bee-Inspired Cake Pops: Cake pops decorated with yellow and black icing to resemble cute little bees.
89. Honey Lavender Ice Cream: Homemade ice cream flavored with honey and a hint of lavender for a floral twist.
90. Honey-Glazed Carrots: Roasted carrots coated in a light honey glaze for a sweet and savory side dish.
91. Honey Oat Bars: Chewy oat bars made with honey, nuts, and dried fruits, perfect for a quick snack.
92. Beehive Honey Cake: A layered honey cake shaped like a beehive, filled with creamy frosting between the layers.
93. Honey Apple Crisp: A warm, baked apple dessert sweetened with honey and topped with a crunchy oat crumble.
94. Honey Cinnamon Popcorn: Air-popped popcorn drizzled with a honey and cinnamon glaze for a sweet treat.
95. Honey Lemon Tart: A tangy lemon tart sweetened with honey and topped with whipped cream.
96. Honey Mustard Dip: A simple homemade dip made with honey, mustard, and a touch of vinegar, perfect for veggies or pretzels.
97. Bee-Themed Macarons: Delicate macarons decorated with bee designs and filled with honey-flavored buttercream.
98. Honey Glazed Donuts: Soft, fluffy donuts dipped in a honey glaze for a sweet breakfast or dessert option.
99. Honeycomb Chocolate Bark: Chocolate bark topped with crunchy honeycomb pieces and drizzled with honey.
100. Honeydew and Mint Salad: A refreshing fruit salad made with honeydew melon, fresh mint, and a drizzle of honey.

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