May 20th, 1970

World Bee Day is dedicated to acknowledging the vital role of bees and other pollinators in our ecosystem. This day aims to raise awareness about the importance of bees for environmental health and the sustainability of our food systems. Events and activities focus on the threats bees face, such as habitat loss, climate change, and pesticides, and encourage actions to protect and support pollinator populations. Educational programs, beekeeping demonstrations, and community gardening projects are common, highlighting the significance of bees in pollinating many of the crops we rely on for food. The day also emphasizes the interconnectedness of humans and nature, promoting actions that can help sustain bee populations for future generations. It's a celebration of these incredible insects and a call to action to safeguard their existence and, by extension, our own.