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Supporting Britain’s bees and pollinators just got easier – and stylish. From this week, we are pleased to announce a new partnership with British jewellery brand Gemondo.  The brand, which prides itself for its ethically-sourced gemstone jewellery, is donating 10% from sales from its Honeycomb Collection to our bee-friendly planting projects. From rings to bracelets, […]

We’re on a mission! One third of the UK’s bee population has disappeared over the past decade. But, without bees, we wouldn’t have many of our favourite foods or flowers. Which is why, this Bees’ Needs Week (13-19 July), we’re on a mission to cover the country with wildflowers. We want to sow 100,000 wildflower […]

Stay Safe when Shopping Online Support our trusted partners We’re pleased to have the support of many UK businesses, who give a donation of their profits to our bee-friendly profits.  From artisan gin to handmade soap; wildflower seed balls to trendy tees and delicate jewellery – if you want it, we’ve got it.  Sadly, it’s […]

Bee-Friendly Game Night, Anyone? Pollinator Power Discover the challenging world of pollinators, including birds, bats and bees, in this family-friendly game, suitable for all ages. As you navigate your way around the board – which is printed on a multi-tasking beeswax wrap – you’ll need to overcome hurdles such as weather and humans to make […]

Bespoke Bug Hotels Now Available to Order Encourage solitary bees and other pollinators to your plot Want to give nature a home in your garden or community green space? Well doing so is easy because we’re now making bespoke bug hotels to order.  Which means? We can tailor it exactly to the space you have […]

Interested in having hives but not enough space? Now’s your chance to create your own colony of honey bees from home. Designed by artist and beekeeper Jack Fawdry Tatham, our Build-a-Bee Puppet, is a detailed portrayal of the anatomical elements of a worker bee. Cut out the pieces, fasten them together and voila – your […]

We are excited to announce the release of The Little Book of Pollinators, written by Bee Friendly Trust co-founder Dr Luke Dixon. Discover the fascinating world of pollinators – such as the honey bee – through stunning illustrations by Beth Jeffery plus games, activities and crafting projects to try at home. Aimed at 6-10 year […]

Watch this space rail users and commuters because we’re busy finalising our list of 2020 bee-friendly projects – and there are some wonderful railway station platforms in the mix. We’re set to get our hands dirty transforming the likes of Sudbury Town, Watford andFeltham Rail Stations, amongst others, with floral planters, nature trails and mini […]

Missed our BeeDome and Waggle Dancers in 2019? Fear not! We’re already hard at work planning our 2020 events schedule. And, as part of that, we’re pleased to announce that we’ll be returning to the Landscape Show in London’s Battersea Park from 22 to 23 September. Now in its 10th year, it’s sure to be […]

Plastic-free, natural and 100% re-usable: what’s not to love about beeswax food wraps. The happy alternative to plastic cling film and foil,  these wraps are made using beeswax, sustainably sourced from beehives throughout Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex. Each pack contains three wraps – printed with illustrated bee-friendly plants – in a standard (35cm x 35cm), […]