TheBeehive

Be inspired, be educated and #beenoisy about saving the bees.

Wondering what the buzz is about bees? Bees are important, especially for helping to keep us fed, but sadly they’re under threat. And without bees, there would be no flowers – and a world without flowers is a world without bees. So we are on a mission to help save our fuzzy friends.

We’ve rounded up some handy guides for you to be(e) inspired and help you to get involved with saving the bees in your local area and help the bee pollination bloom.

TYPES OF BEES

Do you know your honeybee from your bumblebee? Can you spot a wasp from a mining bee? We’re here to help with our Bee Identification Guide, so you can spot the bees buzzing around gardens in the UK.

SAVE THE BEE HABITAT

Our bee population is in a bit of trouble. Their natural habitat is declining too fast, and the bees are struggling to survive. We're here to tell you all about the habitat of our buzzy friends and what you can do to help save the bee habitat.

LEARNING RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS

Are you a teacher, a Forest School leader or work in education? We have created FREE learning resources for primary schools, including a 'Bee A Superhero' activity pack and supporting teacher notes.

Small bee, big impact

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEES

Don’t underestimate the importance of bees, these fuzzy creatures are working hard to keep us fed. We’ve rounded up all you need to know about the importance of bees.

AMAZING FACTS ABOUT BEES

Do you know where a bee’s ‘buzz’ comes from? Or how many bees it takes to make a teaspoon of honey? Find out the answers with our favourite facts about bees.

ABOUT WORLD BEE DAY

Every year on 20th May, there is a day dedicated to celebrating our beloved bees. Here’s our guide on all you need to know and how you can get involved.

Honey, I'm here to help

HOW TO HELP YOUR LOCAL BEES

Wondering how you can get involved to help save the bees in your garden or local park? From creating a bee sanctuary to helping a bee in need, we’ve rounded up our top tips.

BEE FIRST AID

If you spot a bee that isn’t looking so buzzy, it might be time to bring out the first aid kit. Discover our bee first aid guide so you can help save our furry friends in need.

Build A Bee Hotel

A bee hotel is perfect for the solitary bee. It’s the best way to make them feel like a real V.I.Bee when they need a little rest from pollinating our food. Check out our handy guide on how to build your own bee hotel, so you can join the cause to save our buzzy friends.

BUMBLEBEE RETIREMENT HOME

You heard it here first – we’ve created the first ever bumblebee retirement home for the world’s oh-a-bees.

Create a buzz

TOP BEE-FRIENDLY CITIES IN THE UK

Which is the buzziest city in the UK? We’ve rounded up our list of the best cities in the UK which are taking steps to save the local bees.

ABOUT THE MANCHESTER BEE

Did you know that one of the best-known symbols to represent Manchester is the worker bee? We’ve explained all you need to know about the Manchester bee.

Sounds Of The Bees

Our in-hive DJ has created a playlist with songs which are representational of the movement of bees and sounds which will help attract our fuzzy friends to your garden.

Plant flowers, grow the buzz

BEST FLOWERS & PLANTS FOR BEES

Bring your garden to life with pollinator-friendly flowers. We’ve rounded up some of the best bee-friendly flowers and plants to help our fuzzy friends (as well as brighten up your garden!).

FLOWERS THAT BEES AVOID

So you’ve learnt about the best bee-friendly flowers and plants, but which ones do they avoid? Read our guide so you can make sure your garden is a haven for our favourite pollinators.

BEE-FRIENDLY WINTER PLANTS

You might not see them as much, but bees are still buzzing around in winter. We take a look at some of the best plants and flowers you can plant in the winter months to help the bees out.

BRITISH WILDFLOWER GUIDE

Wildflowers are one of the most pollinator-friendly plants, including for bees. We’ve listed our favourite types of wildflowers in the UK, for you to take a step in nature.

BUILD A WILDFLOWER PLANTER

Fancy creating your own wildflower sanctuary on your own front porch or window box? Here’s our handy guide on how to build a wildflower planter, whatever your space.

BEE A SUPERHEROACTIVITY PACK

If you are a parent, grandparent or someone who cares for a child, we have created a smaller version of the fun activity pack which you can use at home. It's time to find their capes, become a superhero and help save the bees!