Bee Thankful, Arcadia Earth, The Well Toronto, 486 Front Street West, Toronto, ON
Excerpt from youractionsmatter.ca/bee-thankful/:
Bee Thankful
• Bees are vital to the preservation of ecological balance and biodiversity in nature. They provide one of the most recognizable ecosystem services, pollination, which is what makes most food production possible.
• One third of all the food we eat depends on bees, and of the 100 crop varieties that provide 90% of the world’s food, 71 are pollinated by bees.
• Honeybees alone pollinate 80% of all flowering plants, including more than 130 types of fruits and vegetables.
• The journey of bees begins with manure and fertilizer. It is used to enrich the soil, providing essential nutrients that help seeds germinate and plants grow.
• Water, a fundamental element for life, aids in the absorption of these nutrients from the soil, allowing the plant to grow strong and healthy.
• As the plant matures on the fertile land, it develops vibrant flowers rich in nectar and pollen.
• Bees are attracted to these flowers for their nectar, which they use to create honey, and in the process, they pollinate the plant, contributing to its reproductive cycle and the growth of new plants.
• This illustrates a symbiotic relationship, where bees and plants rely on each other for survival and growth.
• Despite their profound importance for the food we eat, bee populations are declining at an alarming rate.
• Last winter, Canada had its largest honeybee colony loss in the past 20 years, with 46% of colonies perishing nationally.
• Global warming, pesticide use, habitat destruction, and air pollution all contribute to bee mortality.
• By understanding the vital role bees play in our ecosystem and food production, and making conscious choices to help, we can contribute to the conservation of bees and the vital services they provide.
Bee Thankful, Arcadia Earth, The Well Toronto, 486 Front Street West, Toronto, ON
Excerpt from youractionsmatter.ca/bee-thankful/:
Bee Thankful
• Bees are vital to the preservation of ecological balance and biodiversity in nature. They provide one of the most recognizable ecosystem services, pollination, which is what makes most food production possible.
• One third of all the food we eat depends on bees, and of the 100 crop varieties that provide 90% of the world’s food, 71 are pollinated by bees.
• Honeybees alone pollinate 80% of all flowering plants, including more than 130 types of fruits and vegetables.
• The journey of bees begins with manure and fertilizer. It is used to enrich the soil, providing essential nutrients that help seeds germinate and plants grow.
• Water, a fundamental element for life, aids in the absorption of these nutrients from the soil, allowing the plant to grow strong and healthy.
• As the plant matures on the fertile land, it develops vibrant flowers rich in nectar and pollen.
• Bees are attracted to these flowers for their nectar, which they use to create honey, and in the process, they pollinate the plant, contributing to its reproductive cycle and the growth of new plants.
• This illustrates a symbiotic relationship, where bees and plants rely on each other for survival and growth.
• Despite their profound importance for the food we eat, bee populations are declining at an alarming rate.
• Last winter, Canada had its largest honeybee colony loss in the past 20 years, with 46% of colonies perishing nationally.
• Global warming, pesticide use, habitat destruction, and air pollution all contribute to bee mortality.
• By understanding the vital role bees play in our ecosystem and food production, and making conscious choices to help, we can contribute to the conservation of bees and the vital services they provide.