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“If the bee disappeared off the face of the earth, man would only have four years left to live.”
― Maurice Maeterlinck, The Life of the Bee.
What can we do in the environment to help the bees from extinction? What native plants (strawberry, apple, etc.) rely on the bees pollination? #Climate150
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I think this a very important issue as well. Bees are essential for our survival and I have often wondered what we can do to help them. I think a big thing you can do is be a conscious consumer. Buying local and raw honey is both better for the bees and you. Bee keepers do not use chemicals to treat the hives. When buying food it is also good to buy local and organic food. Less chemicals are used so when the bees pollinate less can harm them. Let 's all support the bees.
Hey Chaylene! l am so glad to see another group working on saving the bees! I really love your inquiry question and I hope it helps open peoples eyes on the seriousness of bee die-off! We are excited to see what you guys have next!
I'd like to know how exactly this issue directly affects us as Canadians (I know the gist of it, but what crops etc would be most affected, why other pollinators aren't as good...) or really any info on its current stance in Canada, rather than a simple quote and questions to try and make us do/provide the research for you ;)
Most of the info I have learned solely stems from the U.S and European countries and I would like to know if the issue is as severe here in our country and what is being done in our country to solve the problem. And whether or not its getting better or worse.
it would be really helpful if you could read this article: http://www.globalresearch.ca/death-of-the-bees-genetically-modified-crops-and-the-decline-of-bee-colonies-in-north-america/25950 I am not asking you guys to do the research for me. I am capable of researching on my own, some people just take interest on this subject and would like to help me :)
Hi Chaylene,
It seems that bees are much more significant in our environment then they appear to be! It is important to maintain our native plants to prevent the extinction of bees, and ultimately humankind. I strongly suggest you look deeper into this topic due its relevance to climate change. Trees and plants are peaking extinction, leaving bees with nothing left to pollinate. These trees provide us oxygen which we need. Though our inquiries are very similar, they both involve in the cleaning of our atmosphere to prevent climate change. Below is a source to further your knowledge on the issue which should help you come up with solutions to your question.
That quote really hits home ! the reality of this quote allows us to realize the importance of bee's and their overall impact to the environment. I think the things we can do in the environment to help bees from extinction are planting your garden with bee friendly plants and help protect swarms. By planting your garden with bee friendly plants you further increase the survival of bees since they rely on garden flowers to ensure they have diverse diet and to provide nectar and pollen. By protecting swarms of bees, you allow the natural process when colonies of bees can increase their numbers.
The importance of bees should never be disregarded as they positively contribute to the environment.
- Ayub ( Runnymede CI)
wowowowowowowow great research, yes no?????
Hey Chaylene,
I'm thrilled you chose this as your Inquiry topic- it's so important to raise awareness of the bee situation in Canada and elsewhere.
Here's a great resource to use as a starting point: http://www.beesmatter.ca.
And this might also be of interest to you: http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/calgary/beehives...
I'll be checking back in to see what you come up with!
Cheers,
Jessica (program assistant @ GreenLearning)
Becky Staley
Apr 12, 2017