On World Honey Bee Day, learn how these little creatures contribute to our daily lives, and what you can do to help with their survival
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"Many people are scared of bees, but little do they realise that all our cash crops are dependent on bees for pollination," begins Dr V Shubhalaxmi of iNatureWatch Foundation, which will be conducting a bee awareness workshop this weekend in association with Mumbai's resident bee-keeper, Johnson Jacob.
The half-day event, titled Bee Amazed, is being held on the occasion of World Honey Bee Day, which is observed in honour of honeybees, and the practice of beekeeping. "Although this day has been celebrated internationally since 2009, this is the first time we have an event to raise awareness," adds Shubhalaxmi.
A host of activities is on the agenda, starting with a nature trail where participants will learn how to identify the different types of bees that can be found in the neighbourhood, and the flowers they are commonly attracted to. "They like bright, open flowers, not tubular ones. Roses, for instance, are perfect. They might not contain nectar, but they have a lot of pollen, which is also required by bees," explains Shubhalaxmi.
Jacob, who runs a bee farm in Aarey Milk Colony, will follow the walk with a lesson. He will touch upon ways of making a bee house by using waste like plastic bottles and paper rolls. The expert will also be sharing insight on how you can use honey in your cooking, as well as get participants to sample honey from different sources.
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