My name is Amy and I work at Flatford Wildlife garden as the Visitor Experience Officer. During the Easter holidays families visiting the garden would have been focussing on the very important bee: learning about them through a garden trail and planting sunflower seeds which are a good nectar source for the lovable bee. Whilst the garden is closed the fun and learning doesn’t have to stop! I have attached the bee question trail sheet so you can learn about bees at home if you wish. If you would like an answer sheet please email amy.ward@rspb.org.uk and I will send it to you.
Why not sit in your garden or go on a secluded nature walk and see how many bees you can spot? If you can get some sunflower seeds, please grow them to provide a valuable food source for bees. You could also have a competition within your family to see whose sunflower grows the tallest! This activity is part of RSPB’s Wild Challenge initiative; getting families to interact with and help nature. The best part? It’s fun and free to do! You’ll receive stickers and certificates the more activities you complete. Visit bit.ly/rspbWildChallengeForFamilies for full details.
Another simple activity to help bees is to create a bee bowl. Find an empty bowl, put some stones inside and fill with water so that some of the stones top surface is exposed. Bees can safely land on the stones to have a drink.
If you take part in any of these activities please upload them to the Flatford Wildlife Garden blog or send to amy.ward@rspb.org.uk.
Have fun learning and helping nature!