How Much Do You Know About Bees?
Am I A Bee? Click To Find Out!
When you click on a bee, you'll find a photo of the Imagine Plush Bee! Want to see more amazing photos by Maryland biologist Sam Droege? Visit the Flickr site of USGS Bee Monitoring Lab.
To learn more about the insects in these photos, click here.
5 Things Kids Can Do Now!
Johanna Goodyear | Dreamstime Stock Photos
JMartin Garnham | Dreamstime Stock Photos
1. Give solitary bees a home.​​
Give homeless bees somewhere to live, and attract bees to your yard by building a bee "hotel." Look on the internet for resources, or click here for a link to a DIY project from our partner, the Pollinator Partnership.
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2. Plant fall gardens.
Many people plant flowers only in the spring and summer. But bees also need food in the fall! Ask your local nursery what flowering plants are best for your area. In Washington, D.C., these hardy mums are a great choice! You can also put out a small water dish to quench your backyard bees' thirst. Make sure to put some small stones in the water so the bees don't drown.
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3. Buy and eat local honey.
Buy honey from local beekeepers, not the grocery store! This helps support the people who are working the hardest to ensure honeybees are thriving in your backyard. Where can you find local honey? Visit your county or state fair, or look up the beekeepers association in your area. In Washington, D.C., contact the DC Beekeepers Alliance here. For other areas, visit the National Honey Board.
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4. Don't pick the dandelions!
We love dandelion crowns, too. But, in early spring, these 'weeds' are often one of the few foods available for hungry pollinators!
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5. Spread the word!
Color one or both of our coloring pages (coming soon!) and post a photograph of it on your Instagram, Pinterest or Facebook accounts with the hashtags #BuyABeeSaveABee, and #ImaginePlushBee, to spread the word about Imagine Plush's mission. Together, you and Noor can help others understand how wondrous and important bees really are!
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