Cubs enjoy World Bee Day

To celebrate World Bee Day our Cubs had a bee-themed meeting just before the half term break. The young people had a wonderful time discovering facts about beekeeping and this fascinating insect.

The Cubs tried on bee suits and discovered how bees are kept and how the honey is extracted. They were surprised that in the summer, 99% of bees are female and carry out all the work in the hive!

The Cubs learned that insects pollinate 75% of all plants and that includes 35% of food consumed by humans. They made beeswax candles, tasted honey and had a go at a hexagonal Kerplunk type game. Overall the meeting created quite a buzz!

If you’d like to find out more, visit the British Beekeepers Association website: https://www.bbka.org.uk/