Want to help shape a more sustainable food system?
Take our 20-minute survey and share your opinion on pollinator-friendly products.
Your voice matters – support the bees and support science!
🔗 agreconlab.limesurvey.net/328536?lang=en
#BeesNeedsWeek
Take our 20-minute survey and share your opinion on pollinator-friendly products.
Your voice matters – support the bees and support science!
🔗 agreconlab.limesurvey.net/328536?lang=en
#BeesNeedsWeek
July 17, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Want to help shape a more sustainable food system?
Take our 20-minute survey and share your opinion on pollinator-friendly products.
Your voice matters – support the bees and support science!
🔗 agreconlab.limesurvey.net/328536?lang=en
#BeesNeedsWeek
Take our 20-minute survey and share your opinion on pollinator-friendly products.
Your voice matters – support the bees and support science!
🔗 agreconlab.limesurvey.net/328536?lang=en
#BeesNeedsWeek
Warzones and microplastics pose serious new risks to bees
A science-based report from Bee:wild🐝, co-written by
Professor Simon Potts, identifies 12 new threats that could accelerate pollinator losses and calls for early intervention.
🔗 rdg.ac/3SLwuic
#BeesNeedsWeek
A science-based report from Bee:wild🐝, co-written by
Professor Simon Potts, identifies 12 new threats that could accelerate pollinator losses and calls for early intervention.
🔗 rdg.ac/3SLwuic
#BeesNeedsWeek
July 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Warzones and microplastics pose serious new risks to bees
A science-based report from Bee:wild🐝, co-written by
Professor Simon Potts, identifies 12 new threats that could accelerate pollinator losses and calls for early intervention.
🔗 rdg.ac/3SLwuic
#BeesNeedsWeek
A science-based report from Bee:wild🐝, co-written by
Professor Simon Potts, identifies 12 new threats that could accelerate pollinator losses and calls for early intervention.
🔗 rdg.ac/3SLwuic
#BeesNeedsWeek
Lots of #pollinator discussion and a chance for visitors to meet some insects up close at today's @kewgardens.bsky.social event for #BeesNeedsWeek with colleagues from Defra and @uniofreading.bsky.social #BeesNeedsWeek2025
July 15, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Lots of #pollinator discussion and a chance for visitors to meet some insects up close at today's @kewgardens.bsky.social event for #BeesNeedsWeek with colleagues from Defra and @uniofreading.bsky.social #BeesNeedsWeek2025
Bee loss threatens whole food chain
Bee declines aren’t just a farming issue - they put entire food supply chains at risk, warns Dr Tom Breeze.
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#BeesNeedsWeek
Bee declines aren’t just a farming issue - they put entire food supply chains at risk, warns Dr Tom Breeze.
🔗 rdg.ac/4mDnlGq
#BeesNeedsWeek
Bee declines affect more than just farmers – the entire food industry needs to step up - Connecting Research
rdg.ac
July 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Bee loss threatens whole food chain
Bee declines aren’t just a farming issue - they put entire food supply chains at risk, warns Dr Tom Breeze.
🔗 rdg.ac/4mDnlGq
#BeesNeedsWeek
Bee declines aren’t just a farming issue - they put entire food supply chains at risk, warns Dr Tom Breeze.
🔗 rdg.ac/4mDnlGq
#BeesNeedsWeek
It’s #BeesNeedsWeek! 🐝
Bees are essential for a healthy environment, but they’re under threat. By planting pollen-rich flowers and ditching harmful pesticides, we can all do our bit to give bees the boost they need to thrive. 💚
Bees are essential for a healthy environment, but they’re under threat. By planting pollen-rich flowers and ditching harmful pesticides, we can all do our bit to give bees the boost they need to thrive. 💚
July 14, 2025 at 12:37 PM
It’s #BeesNeedsWeek! 🐝
Bees are essential for a healthy environment, but they’re under threat. By planting pollen-rich flowers and ditching harmful pesticides, we can all do our bit to give bees the boost they need to thrive. 💚
Bees are essential for a healthy environment, but they’re under threat. By planting pollen-rich flowers and ditching harmful pesticides, we can all do our bit to give bees the boost they need to thrive. 💚
Engaging in activities that support pollinators is not only beneficial to crops but can also have a positive impact on mental health!
Find out how Slough teens found purpose through beekeeping in a community-led research project.
🔗 rdg.ac/3S1Zm5C
#BeesNeedsWeek
Find out how Slough teens found purpose through beekeeping in a community-led research project.
🔗 rdg.ac/3S1Zm5C
#BeesNeedsWeek
July 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Engaging in activities that support pollinators is not only beneficial to crops but can also have a positive impact on mental health!
Find out how Slough teens found purpose through beekeeping in a community-led research project.
🔗 rdg.ac/3S1Zm5C
#BeesNeedsWeek
Find out how Slough teens found purpose through beekeeping in a community-led research project.
🔗 rdg.ac/3S1Zm5C
#BeesNeedsWeek
It's #BeesNeedsWeek - a time to learn about how we can help our friendly local pollinators! The more we learn about the world around us, the better we can protect and nurture it, so why not learn to classify some bees today? Check out buff.ly/CvkMSR8 to learn the names of UK bees.
July 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
It's #BeesNeedsWeek - a time to learn about how we can help our friendly local pollinators! The more we learn about the world around us, the better we can protect and nurture it, so why not learn to classify some bees today? Check out buff.ly/CvkMSR8 to learn the names of UK bees.
🐝 It's #BeesNeedsWeek!
Pollinators are essential for lots of the healthy foods we rely on for varied and nutritious diets.
AfN registrants support sustainable food systems that protect both people & the planet 🌱
Learn more: www.gov.uk/government/p...
Pollinators are essential for lots of the healthy foods we rely on for varied and nutritious diets.
AfN registrants support sustainable food systems that protect both people & the planet 🌱
Learn more: www.gov.uk/government/p...
July 15, 2025 at 10:42 AM
🐝 It's #BeesNeedsWeek!
Pollinators are essential for lots of the healthy foods we rely on for varied and nutritious diets.
AfN registrants support sustainable food systems that protect both people & the planet 🌱
Learn more: www.gov.uk/government/p...
Pollinators are essential for lots of the healthy foods we rely on for varied and nutritious diets.
AfN registrants support sustainable food systems that protect both people & the planet 🌱
Learn more: www.gov.uk/government/p...
The @valor-project.eu, funded by @horizoneu.bsky.social and led by Dr Tom Breeze aims to co-develop a system-based approach to understanding, measuring, and responding to changes in pollinators' benefits to society and the economy.
🔗 rdg.ac/3WXhjVU
#BeesNeedsWeek
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#BeesNeedsWeek
July 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The @valor-project.eu, funded by @horizoneu.bsky.social and led by Dr Tom Breeze aims to co-develop a system-based approach to understanding, measuring, and responding to changes in pollinators' benefits to society and the economy.
🔗 rdg.ac/3WXhjVU
#BeesNeedsWeek
🔗 rdg.ac/3WXhjVU
#BeesNeedsWeek
Fruit production relies on insect pollination, but changing flowering times are falling out of sync with pollinator activity.
That is why thousands of citizen scientists are helping our researchers monitor fruit blossom.
Get involved: rdg.ac/3DnBJ3B
#BeesNeedsWeek
That is why thousands of citizen scientists are helping our researchers monitor fruit blossom.
Get involved: rdg.ac/3DnBJ3B
#BeesNeedsWeek
July 18, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Fruit production relies on insect pollination, but changing flowering times are falling out of sync with pollinator activity.
That is why thousands of citizen scientists are helping our researchers monitor fruit blossom.
Get involved: rdg.ac/3DnBJ3B
#BeesNeedsWeek
That is why thousands of citizen scientists are helping our researchers monitor fruit blossom.
Get involved: rdg.ac/3DnBJ3B
#BeesNeedsWeek
Our research is behind the Bee:wild🐝 global campaign to save pollinators.
Learn about this vital initiative from Professor Simon Potts, Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board, and Exec Director Eva Kruse.
#BringTheBuzzBack
#BeesNeedsWeek
Learn about this vital initiative from Professor Simon Potts, Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board, and Exec Director Eva Kruse.
#BringTheBuzzBack
#BeesNeedsWeek
Reading pollinator expert helping global campaign to bring the buzz back.🐝
YouTube video by University of Reading
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July 16, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Our research is behind the Bee:wild🐝 global campaign to save pollinators.
Learn about this vital initiative from Professor Simon Potts, Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board, and Exec Director Eva Kruse.
#BringTheBuzzBack
#BeesNeedsWeek
Learn about this vital initiative from Professor Simon Potts, Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board, and Exec Director Eva Kruse.
#BringTheBuzzBack
#BeesNeedsWeek
Looking forward to joining colleagues at @rbgkew.bsky.social tomorrow for #BeesNeedsWeek2025 - find out about #bees & other #pollinators + have a go at a Flower-Insect Timed Count to help monitor what's happening #BeesNeedsWeek. See details on the Kew website at www.kew.org/kew-gardens/...
July 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Looking forward to joining colleagues at @rbgkew.bsky.social tomorrow for #BeesNeedsWeek2025 - find out about #bees & other #pollinators + have a go at a Flower-Insect Timed Count to help monitor what's happening #BeesNeedsWeek. See details on the Kew website at www.kew.org/kew-gardens/...
Huge congratulations to our very own Erdington Litter Busters for being named Bees' Needs Champions! 🐝🎉
This #BeesNeedsWeek, let’s celebrate the vital role bees & pollinators play in our ecosystem.
Learn how you can help 👇🏿
www.gov.uk/government/p...
This #BeesNeedsWeek, let’s celebrate the vital role bees & pollinators play in our ecosystem.
Learn how you can help 👇🏿
www.gov.uk/government/p...
July 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Huge congratulations to our very own Erdington Litter Busters for being named Bees' Needs Champions! 🐝🎉
This #BeesNeedsWeek, let’s celebrate the vital role bees & pollinators play in our ecosystem.
Learn how you can help 👇🏿
www.gov.uk/government/p...
This #BeesNeedsWeek, let’s celebrate the vital role bees & pollinators play in our ecosystem.
Learn how you can help 👇🏿
www.gov.uk/government/p...
It's Defra's #BeesNeedsWeek and the
@uniofreading.bsky.social's #ReadingBeeTeam will be at the Kew Gardens tomorrow.
Visit our Bumblearium to discover the diversity of bees, their role in pollinating crops, and the science behind efforts to save them.
🔗 rdg.ac/4liw8MV
@uniofreading.bsky.social's #ReadingBeeTeam will be at the Kew Gardens tomorrow.
Visit our Bumblearium to discover the diversity of bees, their role in pollinating crops, and the science behind efforts to save them.
🔗 rdg.ac/4liw8MV
July 14, 2025 at 9:32 AM
It's Defra's #BeesNeedsWeek and the
@uniofreading.bsky.social's #ReadingBeeTeam will be at the Kew Gardens tomorrow.
Visit our Bumblearium to discover the diversity of bees, their role in pollinating crops, and the science behind efforts to save them.
🔗 rdg.ac/4liw8MV
@uniofreading.bsky.social's #ReadingBeeTeam will be at the Kew Gardens tomorrow.
Visit our Bumblearium to discover the diversity of bees, their role in pollinating crops, and the science behind efforts to save them.
🔗 rdg.ac/4liw8MV
There are 5 simple actions that anyone can take to help pollinators:
1. Grow more nectar rich flowers
2. Let patches of garden and land grow wild
3. Cut grass less often
4. Do not disturb insect nests
5. Think carefully about whether to use pesticides
🔗 rdg.ac/4liw8MV
#BeesNeedsWeek
1. Grow more nectar rich flowers
2. Let patches of garden and land grow wild
3. Cut grass less often
4. Do not disturb insect nests
5. Think carefully about whether to use pesticides
🔗 rdg.ac/4liw8MV
#BeesNeedsWeek
July 14, 2025 at 9:36 AM
There are 5 simple actions that anyone can take to help pollinators:
1. Grow more nectar rich flowers
2. Let patches of garden and land grow wild
3. Cut grass less often
4. Do not disturb insect nests
5. Think carefully about whether to use pesticides
🔗 rdg.ac/4liw8MV
#BeesNeedsWeek
1. Grow more nectar rich flowers
2. Let patches of garden and land grow wild
3. Cut grass less often
4. Do not disturb insect nests
5. Think carefully about whether to use pesticides
🔗 rdg.ac/4liw8MV
#BeesNeedsWeek
My fave find on a survey yesterday was this awesome pollinator: a beautifully betrousered Pantaloon Bee (Dasypoda hirtipes) twerking on Chicory flowers as she rubs her gloriously hairy legs on her abdomen to gather the pollen she has collected underneath. #BeesNeedsWeek #bugsky
July 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
My fave find on a survey yesterday was this awesome pollinator: a beautifully betrousered Pantaloon Bee (Dasypoda hirtipes) twerking on Chicory flowers as she rubs her gloriously hairy legs on her abdomen to gather the pollen she has collected underneath. #BeesNeedsWeek #bugsky
Morning everyone. The real population crisis is not immigrants. It’s bees.
Labour has acted to help save them. Without them, we all starve. A short thread... ⬇️
Support #BeesNeedsWeek from July 14th.
Labour has acted to help save them. Without them, we all starve. A short thread... ⬇️
Support #BeesNeedsWeek from July 14th.
July 9, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Morning everyone. The real population crisis is not immigrants. It’s bees.
Labour has acted to help save them. Without them, we all starve. A short thread... ⬇️
Support #BeesNeedsWeek from July 14th.
Labour has acted to help save them. Without them, we all starve. A short thread... ⬇️
Support #BeesNeedsWeek from July 14th.
How do you help bumblebees? 🐝
This #BeesNeedsWeek we're celebrating the UK's bumblebees and we want to hear how you help your local bumblebees 🌻
What have you planted recently? Have you created a nesting spots in your garden? Are you a member of the Trust? 💛
This #BeesNeedsWeek we're celebrating the UK's bumblebees and we want to hear how you help your local bumblebees 🌻
What have you planted recently? Have you created a nesting spots in your garden? Are you a member of the Trust? 💛
July 14, 2025 at 8:25 AM
How do you help bumblebees? 🐝
This #BeesNeedsWeek we're celebrating the UK's bumblebees and we want to hear how you help your local bumblebees 🌻
What have you planted recently? Have you created a nesting spots in your garden? Are you a member of the Trust? 💛
This #BeesNeedsWeek we're celebrating the UK's bumblebees and we want to hear how you help your local bumblebees 🌻
What have you planted recently? Have you created a nesting spots in your garden? Are you a member of the Trust? 💛
Today our #ReadingBeeTeam showcased research into the diversity of pollinators, their role in food production and how to protect their habitats.
Nature Minister Creagh presented the Bees’ Needs Champions Awards and visited the interactive exhibition at Kew Gardens.
#BeesNeedsWeek
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Nature Minister Creagh presented the Bees’ Needs Champions Awards and visited the interactive exhibition at Kew Gardens.
#BeesNeedsWeek
rdg.ac/3SLwuic
July 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Today our #ReadingBeeTeam showcased research into the diversity of pollinators, their role in food production and how to protect their habitats.
Nature Minister Creagh presented the Bees’ Needs Champions Awards and visited the interactive exhibition at Kew Gardens.
#BeesNeedsWeek
rdg.ac/3SLwuic
Nature Minister Creagh presented the Bees’ Needs Champions Awards and visited the interactive exhibition at Kew Gardens.
#BeesNeedsWeek
rdg.ac/3SLwuic
Join our @uniofreading.bsky.social #ReadingBeeTeam for #BeesNeedsWeek with Defra on 15 July at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Discover the diversity of bees, their important role in pollinating crops, and the science behind efforts to save them.
🔗 rdg.ac/4liw8MV
Discover the diversity of bees, their important role in pollinating crops, and the science behind efforts to save them.
🔗 rdg.ac/4liw8MV
July 8, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Join our @uniofreading.bsky.social #ReadingBeeTeam for #BeesNeedsWeek with Defra on 15 July at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Discover the diversity of bees, their important role in pollinating crops, and the science behind efforts to save them.
🔗 rdg.ac/4liw8MV
Discover the diversity of bees, their important role in pollinating crops, and the science behind efforts to save them.
🔗 rdg.ac/4liw8MV
Planting wildflowers in apple orchards is a great way to support bees & other pollinating insects while also saving farmers thousands in pest control costs.
The wildflowers create a home for insects like ladybirds, which eat harmful pests.
rdg.ac/42z6bSb
#BeesNeedsWeek
The wildflowers create a home for insects like ladybirds, which eat harmful pests.
rdg.ac/42z6bSb
#BeesNeedsWeek
July 18, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Planting wildflowers in apple orchards is a great way to support bees & other pollinating insects while also saving farmers thousands in pest control costs.
The wildflowers create a home for insects like ladybirds, which eat harmful pests.
rdg.ac/42z6bSb
#BeesNeedsWeek
The wildflowers create a home for insects like ladybirds, which eat harmful pests.
rdg.ac/42z6bSb
#BeesNeedsWeek
Bees, wasps and other pollinators are disproportionately harmed by air pollution compared to crop-destroying pests.
Dr James Ryalls calls for stricter air quality regulations to protect ‘nature’s hardest workers.’
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#BeesNeedsWeek
Dr James Ryalls calls for stricter air quality regulations to protect ‘nature’s hardest workers.’
🔗 rdg.ac/3WbR9xa
#BeesNeedsWeek
July 17, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Bees, wasps and other pollinators are disproportionately harmed by air pollution compared to crop-destroying pests.
Dr James Ryalls calls for stricter air quality regulations to protect ‘nature’s hardest workers.’
🔗 rdg.ac/3WbR9xa
#BeesNeedsWeek
Dr James Ryalls calls for stricter air quality regulations to protect ‘nature’s hardest workers.’
🔗 rdg.ac/3WbR9xa
#BeesNeedsWeek
Coincidentally, it's #BeesNeedsWeek! 🐝
Rob’s captured some wonderful wildlife moments along the canal—every photo’s a gem, but we’re especially excited about the first one. 🪶🪺🌿
Fingers crossed the chap in photo two keeps his distance from the stars of photo one! ⚠️ 😅
#WeDigCanals #UKCanals #Lichfield #Staffordshire
Fingers crossed the chap in photo two keeps his distance from the stars of photo one! ⚠️ 😅
#WeDigCanals #UKCanals #Lichfield #Staffordshire
July 14, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Coincidentally, it's #BeesNeedsWeek! 🐝
Nocturnal pollinators, like moths, play a crucial role in plant production, but light pollution can disrupt their behaviours and negatively impact pollination.
Learn how artists and scientists are joining forces to save nocturnal wildlife.
#BeesNeedsWeek
Learn how artists and scientists are joining forces to save nocturnal wildlife.
#BeesNeedsWeek
Afraid of the dark? A silent night without nature is much scarier - Connecting Research
rdg.ac
July 18, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Nocturnal pollinators, like moths, play a crucial role in plant production, but light pollution can disrupt their behaviours and negatively impact pollination.
Learn how artists and scientists are joining forces to save nocturnal wildlife.
#BeesNeedsWeek
Learn how artists and scientists are joining forces to save nocturnal wildlife.
#BeesNeedsWeek
We already know that climate change, habitat loss and pesticides are contributing to the decline of pollinators.
But a wave of new threats is adding further pressure! Listen to Professor Simon Potts explain what is posing serious new risks.
#BeesNeedsWeek
🔗 rdg.ac/3SLwuic
But a wave of new threats is adding further pressure! Listen to Professor Simon Potts explain what is posing serious new risks.
#BeesNeedsWeek
🔗 rdg.ac/3SLwuic
July 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
We already know that climate change, habitat loss and pesticides are contributing to the decline of pollinators.
But a wave of new threats is adding further pressure! Listen to Professor Simon Potts explain what is posing serious new risks.
#BeesNeedsWeek
🔗 rdg.ac/3SLwuic
But a wave of new threats is adding further pressure! Listen to Professor Simon Potts explain what is posing serious new risks.
#BeesNeedsWeek
🔗 rdg.ac/3SLwuic