World Honey Bee Day

World Honey Bee Day, observed on the third Saturday of August each year, is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of honey bees and promoting their conservation. This day serves as a reminder of the crucial role that honey bees play in pollinating plants and ensuring food production. World Honey Bee Day aims to educate the public about the threats faced by honey bees, including habitat loss, pesticide exposure, climate change, and diseases. It also highlights the significance of bees in maintaining healthy ecosystems and biodiversity. By celebrating World Honey Bee Day, individuals, organizations, and communities can support bee-friendly practices such as planting pollinator-friendly flowers, creating bee habitats, and reducing the use of pesticides. This day serves as a call to action to protect honey bees and preserve their vital contributions to our environment and food systems.