To bee or not to bee

To bring about more awareness about the role bees play in nature, Under The Mango Tree, a social enterprise is organising India's first National Bee Day at Maharashtra Nature Park in Dharavi today.

Much of the focus at the camp will be on India's indigenous beeu00a0-- the Apis cerana indica. Not only is the bee an excellent pollinator, working with it also increases agricultural productivity, enhances incomes and improves livelihoods of farmers.u00a0u00a0
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Among the range of activities planned, there will be two feature events: a panel discussion on the role of bees in pollination, and a cooking with honey demonstration. Activities planned for children include a poster painting competition, crafts, games, bee photo-shoot, face painting, bee walks, a special Hindi movie screening and a bee quiz. The event is free and does not require prior registration.

At: 9 amu00a0- 2 pm, Nature Park, Dharavi

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