1.0Food and Faithhttps://centernet.pcusa.org/food-faithAndrew Kang Bartletthttps://centernet.pcusa.org/food-faith/author/andrewkangbartlett/Got food? Check for beesrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="pTJEgjxYxY"><a href="https://centernet.pcusa.org/food-faith/2009/10/22/vanishing-bees/">Got food? Check for bees</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://centernet.pcusa.org/food-faith/2009/10/22/vanishing-bees/embed/#?secret=pTJEgjxYxY" width="600" height="338" title="“Got food? Check for bees” — Food and Faith" data-secret="pTJEgjxYxY" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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Whilst The Co-operative and others are investigating what could be causing the disappearance of bees, here are some simple (and fun) things you can do to learn more and help save the bee. 1) Call for pesticides research Help secure funds for a systematic review of the impact of pesticides on our most important pollinators.Learn more... 2) Bee-friendly gardening Each and every one of us can make a difference, by encouraging bees into our own back gardens, patio pots and even window boxes. Learn more... 3) Take up beekeeping There’s an estimated 40,000 beekeepers in the UK. The majority of these keep bees as a hobby – it’s much easier to do than you’d think! So, if you’re really interested in helping bees, why not think about becoming an amateur beekeeper Learn more... 4) Sign up to Plan Bee There’s so much going on with The Co-operative’s Plan Bee campaign. Register to be the first to hear about campaign news and how to get more involved. Learn more... 5) Become a Co-operative Member There are lots of other ways to get involved with The Co-operative. Find out more about what we do and how you can become a Member. Learn more...