Colony Collapse Disorder - the drastic rise in the number of disappearances of Western Honeybee Colonies in North America.
Bees are annoying, so why is it a big deal that they're disappearing? Well, approximately 1/3 of the food we eat depends on honey bees for pollination! With the bees disappearing, the pollinating of crops is getting more and more difficult.
We don't know the exact cause of the disappearance, it could be habitat destruction, overuse of pesticides, invasive species, global warming or a combination of all of those. There are some thing we can do to help the bees though. Follow the link below to request a free packet of wildflower seeds you can plant to provide a safe place in your neighborhood for bees. Purchase from organic farmers that work to create pesticide-free, bee-friendly gardens.
Burt's Bees Free Wildflower Seed Giveaway
Save the bees and have a pretty little patch of flowers at the same time!