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 …
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Pollinators Activity Book Published
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 …
Stations Set for a Bee Friendly Revamp
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 …
Beeswax Food Wraps Now in Stock!
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), …
Bottesford Friendly Garden is an Award-Winner
We’re pleased to announce that the wildlife garden we created in partnership with the Poacher Line Community Rail Partnership in Bottesford, this week received a Community Rail Award for the Most Enhanced Station Buildings and Surroundings. We couldn’t be more proud of the hard work of both teams and the Lincolnshire community that made this …
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Enjoy a G&T and Support the Bees!
We’ve teamed up with Anno Distillers on their newest creation – Anno Orange & Honey Gin. A zesty mix of orange blossom, local bee pollen, sweet orange and local honey – flavours that represent the flower to fruit journey – 10p from every bottle sold will go towards our vital projects, creating habitats for honey …
Falmer Rail Station gets a Bee-Friendly Update
Users of Falmer Rail Station may have noticed some bee-friendly changes to their station, of late. Over the past couple of months, the Bee Friendly Trust team have been hard at work transforming a neglected strip of land and 17m long footbridge into a haven for bees and other pollinators. Local street artist HarpoArt transformed …
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