The North Pennines could soon be buzzing with bumblebees thanks to a new project that aims to boost the amount of nectar-producing plants in the area. This summer, the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership will launch its Nectarworks programme which, with the help of a £370,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and a £20,000 grant … [Read more...] about Nectarworks Bumblebee Project
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Lottery money to help protect Bumblebee
Volunteers will be helping to protect the UK’s endangered bumblebee population as part of a three-year conservation project supported by a £340,000 Heritage Lottery Fund grant. The Bumblebee Conservation Trust (BCT) will begin work with 300 farmers and landowners and up to 20,000 members of the public from across the UK to raise awareness of these important pollinators and … [Read more...] about Lottery money to help protect Bumblebee
Webwatch – Bees
Webwatch April 2010 - bees With the start of spring in the UK and the increasing concern for the bee populations we thought we would search the web for websites with a bee connection. Solitary Bees Gallery - bees most likely to be seen in British gardens - Insect Pix Help Save Bees - To highlight the simple little things that each of us can do to contribute towards … [Read more...] about Webwatch – Bees
Hooray – Le Tree Bee is Back!
The Tree Bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum), a widespread native of mainland Europe (hence Le Tree Bee), has been spotted once again in Northumberland National Park by the Authority’s bee expert, Shaun Hackett, during a guided walk on Simonside for the Rothbury Walking Festival. … [Read more...] about Hooray – Le Tree Bee is Back!