Stratford Bees
Bees are amazing - not only do they fulfil a vital role in our ecosystem, they are one of the most complex and sophisticated living things in the history of evolution. Bees are responsible for pollinating 75% of the world's food crops. Without bees our world would be unimaginable
Bees may be struggling in the UK, but not at UEL. We have a thriving population of bees, from honey bees to bumbleebees.Ten ways to help our bees are listed below (courtesy of Help Save the Bees).
- Stop using insecticides
- Plant Bee-friendly plants
- Create natural habitat gardens
- Find out more about bees
- Support your local beekeepers
- Make you own 'Wild bee' house
- Become a beekeeper
- Lobby your local MP or MEP
- Sign petitions banning pesticides
- Encourage your local authority to do more to help bees
Honey Bees
In 2012 our very own Beekeeper Angela Ng introduced a bee hive to the Stratford Campus. The bee hive was sited in a quiet location to ensure the bees would be disturbed as little as possible. We're delighted to say, it has worked. In September 2012, a few lucky UEL staff members had the opportunity of trying this sensational honey!
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