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Protect our buzzing friends this Don't Step On A Bee Day - help spread the word to save these pollinators and promote bee conservation!
It's time to celebrate Don't Step On A Bee Day on July 10th! This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting bees and other pollinators. Bees are essential to our environment, and they need our help! Not only do they provide us with honey, but they also play an important role in pollinating plants and flowers, which in turn provide food for humans and animals alike. Show your appreciation this July 10th by taking extra care around bees and doing your part to protect them.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>8000 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early Bee Domestication</div><div class='timeline-text'>Humans began domesticating bees for honey during the prehistoric era. Evidence of honey hunting was found in a cave painting in Valencia, Spain.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2400 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Primitive Beekeeping</div><div class='timeline-text'>Beekeeping began in ancient Egypt and spread to other civilizations. Beeswax was used for a variety of purposes, from mummification to candle-making.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1600s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Apiology Studies Started</div><div class='timeline-text'>Scientific studies on bee behavior and biology, known as apiology, started in the 17th Century. This increased knowledge on their importance in ecosystems.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1947</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bee Population Peak</div><div class='timeline-text'>USA's bee population experienced a peak, hosting approximately 6 million honey bee hives, which contribute significantly to pollination and food supply.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bees Endangered</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the early 21st Century, bees started to face dangers from factors like pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change, leading to their numbers drastically falling.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Don't Step On A Bee Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first Don't Step On A Bee Day was observed, aiming to raise awareness about the importance of bees and calling for action to conserve them.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Observe bees in nature</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a local park or nature reserve and spend some time observing bees. Learn about their habits, take note of the different types of bees you see, or simply enjoy watching them go about their business.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make bee-friendly plants</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pick up a few bee friendly plants to set up around your yard or garden. Planting flowers that bees like is a great way to attract them to your garden and help keep the bee population healthy.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Read about bee conservation</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look into books, articles, and websites about bee conservation and learn about the important role bees play in our environment. There are lots of resources out there that can help you get informed.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to bee charities</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look into charities devoted to the preservation of bees and donate what you can. By contributing to organizations that are fighting for the conservation of bees, you can make a real difference.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread awareness</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to spread the word about Don't Step On A Bee Day. Share facts about bees on social media, write a blog post, or even just talk to your friends and family about why bees are important.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Bees are vital to the eco-system</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Bees play a vital role in our environment. They pollinate plants, which helps ensure that there is enough food for us, animals and birds. Additionally, bees support biodiversity by helping to maintain healthy ecosystems.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>The bee population is in decline</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The bee population has dramatically declined over the last decade, due to factors such as disease, habitat loss and pesticides. This decline is causing great concern as it could affect food production and other ecosystem services.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Accidental stepping can be avoided</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By taking a moment to be mindful of where you are walking and what might be around you - including bees! - you can easily avoid accidentally stepping on one. Taking this precautionary measure could save countless bees from injury or worse.</p></div></div>
Don't Step On A Bee Day is celebrated on July 10 every year. In 2024, Don't Step On A Bee Day will occur on a Wednesday.
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