Feed the Bees

Across BC and throughout North America, bees are disappearing. This is a concern for everyone who eats: bees are responsible for one out of every three mouthfuls of our food.

“Feed the Bees” is a call for action arising out of a dynamic partnership between Earthwise Society and Delta Chamber of Commerce. 

Two of the main contributing factors for the decline of bee populations are habitat loss and pesticide use. Here’s where individual actions can make a difference. “Feed the Bees” asks individuals, businesses and governments to support healthy pollinator populations by planting gardens that provide a steady source of pollen and nectar throughout the growing season. This action, combined with elimination of the use of pesticides, creates habitat corridors that bees need in order to travel throughout our urbanized areas in search of food.

Earthwise Society has developed a resource list of bee friendly plants for Lower Mainland gardens.

Want to help? It’s easy.

– Plant bee friendly plants in your gardens for season long bloom. For some tips, CLICK HERE
– Register you bee friendly gardens with Feed the Bees
– Don’t use pesticides
– Buy organic food
– Learn more at www.feedthebees.org

Are You a Farmer? Looking for how to help bees on your farm? Click Here for our Tool Kit

 Events…

Feed the bees and buy plants that will create a stunning garden display at Earthwise Society’s annual Bee-Friendly Plant Sale! All of Earthwise Society’s plants are organic and pesticide-free. We will have Bee Kits for sale that contain plants that bloom and provide nectar for bees from winter through to fall, as well as individual pollinator-friendly plants.

The Plant Sale will also have a large selection of other plants recommended for earth-friendly gardens such as native, shade-tolerant, and drought-tolerant plants, as well as seeds, local honey, mason bee sponsorships, a documentary screening about bees with fresh popcorn, and more!

“With the global spotlight on bee decline we’re hearing from more and more people who want to help.” says Patricia Fleming, Earthwise’s executive director. “The Bee-Friendly Plant Sale is an opportunity to do just that as part of a fun, community event.” Friendly, trained staff and volunteers will be on-site to assist gardeners of all skill levels to choose the right plant for the right place.

The Earthwise Garden is a great place to bring the whole family – this is definitely a kid-friendly event packed full of plants and pollinators! We will see you there.