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World Bee Day, May 20th 2025

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It is World Bee Day today!
We still have packets of wildflower seeds if you would like to create your own ‘Bee Square’ to help our beautiful bees.
For more information please contact us on communityevents@ecclesfield-pc.gov.uk

Bees and other pollinating insects are essential to life. They are vital to both pollinate the food we all need to survive and pollinate many of the trees and flowers that provide habitats for wildlife. However, they have declined massively in recent years. Ecclesfield Parish Council is, therefore, committed to giving them a much-needed boost. How we can help According to the Government, there are 5 simple actions that anyone can take to help pollinators: Grow more nectar rich flowers, shrubs and trees. Using window or balcony boxes are good options if you don’t have a garden. Let patches of garden and land grow wild. Cut grass less often. Do not disturb insect nests and hibernation spots. Think carefully about whether to use pesticides. In addition, ecclesfield parish Council has developed the ‘Bee Squared’ Project….

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