Sunday, August 24, 2014

National Honey Bee Day

Thanks to Jan Demers, who alerts me that August 16th is National Honey Bee day!!


From EarthJustice:
CELEBRATING ALL HONEY BEES! Did you know that 1 out of every 3 bites of food we eat is pollinated by bees? That's why we are doing everything we can to protect their survival – including a lawsuit to stop the use of neonics – a highly toxic pesticide – that is one of the main culprits behind colony collapse disorder. Here’s a closer look at a major cause of widespread bee die-offs, what it means to us, and what we can do to help >> http://ow.ly/x23Xy

Also, a friendly reminder to all the amazing gardeners out there: Many of the plants you buy at Home Depot and Lowe's may be treated with bee-killing neonictinoids. Because there's no clear labeling, many good-intentioned gardeners end up poisoning the very bees they are trying to help! Check it out this link to learn more about protecting the bees >>http://ow.ly/xakJk 

Also, a friendly reminder to all the amazing gardeners out there: Many of the plants you buy at Home Depot and Lowe's may be treated with bee-killing neonictinoids. Because there's no clear labeling, many good-intentioned gardeners end up poisoning the very bees they are trying to help! Check it out this link to learn more about protecting the bees >>http://ow.ly/xakJk 

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