Build a nest for a bumblebee

Many bee species are in decline, but you can help by providing them with a home

 

 

You will need

 

  • a terracotta flower pot about 20cm across the top and with just one hole in the bottom

 

 

Then follow the instructions on our downloadable activity sheet below

Additional info

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comments

  • Butteronis
    • Date: 2012-03-30 17:23:47
    • Butteronis

    I love bees!!!!!!

  • Dragonoma
    • Date: 2011-10-28 15:37:24
    • Dragonoma

    This a great idea because bees need a protected place where no careless humans can step on them or spray poiseness stuff on them!

  • Weaseli
    • Date: 2011-05-08 14:32:54
    • Weaseli

    Cool, I am surely going to make one!!!

  • Sandi
    • Date: 2011-04-08 16:48:52
    • Sandi

    this is so fun

  • Sandi
    • Date: 2011-04-08 16:48:28
    • Sandi

    very fun

  • Solaratus
    • Date: 2011-04-08 11:49:07
    • Solaratus

    who needs a bee box when they've already got hives

  • Badgega
    • Date: 2010-09-10 16:52:48
    • Badgega

    Great, will do this with my kids :-)

  • Foxonis
    • Date: 2010-08-26 10:21:01
    • Foxonis

    i made one

  • Foxonis
    • Date: 2010-07-21 19:00:05
    • Foxonis

    IM GONNA MAKE ONE IF THEY GO LOADS OF STUFF GOES :O

  • Lizardunis
    • Date: 2010-07-19 18:07:58
    • Lizardunis

    I've got bees in my compost bin!

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