Bumblebees - pollination - food chain

**Shizara** · 25-08-2006, 06:19 PM

Being a fan of bumblebees and the great work that I always knew they did for us I recently discovered http://www.bumblebeeconservationtrust.co.uk/

These great little workers are in danger of disappearing. A little reading on this website and others will show you exactly what they do, the danger they are facing and the end result - should that happen - to us.

These happy little workers are more than happy bumbling around in your garden whilst you work there too. Find one in your house banging against the window trying to get out? Don't squish it thinking it might sting you but try and let it outside. If opening a window isn't the answer try carefully placing a plastic cup or glass over the top, slide something like an envelope between the container and the glass then take the bumblee outside. Bumblee will be happier and so will you.

**Will** · 25-08-2006, 06:41 PM

You know, I had absolutely no idea Bumble Bees played such an important role in our ecology. I'm glad to give them whatever support we can.

Milly · 03-09-2006, 12:42 PM

Are there ways of making a good environment for bees, so that they can flourish?

**Shizara** · 03-09-2006, 01:31 PM

There certainly is...

http://www.bumblebeeconservationtrust.co.uk/

Lots of info on there. I joined and they sent me a pack including some seeds for plants that the bumblebee loves. Am waiting for a bumblebee day nearby so I can go.

I wrote this little rhyme in 1998

BUMBLEE BEE!

My name is Bumblee Bee, I'm as happy as can be,
Bumbling around, off the ground, with a heart that's full of glee!
I fly to a flower, tall as a tower, and take some pollen with me,
No shops to buy from, banks to borrow from, everything here is free!

My name is Bumblee Bee, I'm as happy as can be,
My body is squat, it's short and fat; Do I care? Not me!
According to laws it shouldn't be, that I in fact am a flying bee,
I can, you see, get off the ground, with a heart that is full of glee!

My name is Bumblee Bee, I'm as happy as can be,
Warm is the sun, I'm full of fun, a cheery bumbling bee!
I buzz and bumble, collect and return to my hive not far away,
Bumbling around, come what may, and never a dollar in pay!

My name is Bumblee Bee, I'm as happy as can be,
I'm not in a hurry, why should I worry, I'm flying as you can see!
Next time you see me bumbling free, be happy like me a bumbling bee,
Defying the laws that shouldn't be, to be in fact a bumblebee!

Bumblee (1998)

Madhatter · 06-09-2006, 11:51 PM

Thats very good, have you ever tried to get it published?

Buddleia is very common on railways now, bees and butterflies like it a lot, my nans garden is full of both during summer. I've never squished bees or any other fling insects if I can help it, and it's very rare they don't find their own way out if you open the window.

**Shizara** · 07-09-2006, 08:14 PM

Have had a couple of others published but never submitted that one. I have allowed the bumblebee conservation trust to use it if they wish to.

I think I know the plant you mean, with a lilac flower? It is so good that you make an effort not to squish bees if you can help it and you are very right, if you open a window they will usually buzz off on there merry way.

Lex · 09-12-2006, 10:47 AM

Just visited the website for the first time. Decided to make a donation to their nature reserve fund instead of paying out for & sending Christmas cards this year.

**Shizara** · 09-12-2006, 11:03 AM

Thank you! I am sure it will be very, very much appreciated. Many brush away the idea of trying to save the bumblebees without realizing the implications.

The rhyme finished up in their BuzzWord newsletter which is like a mini magazine with glossy pages. If it helps the cause am more than happy for them to use it.

Lex · 12-12-2006, 05:51 PM

How much have they raised so far?

**Shizara** · 14-12-2006, 01:34 PM

Well, I know they have had 2 large donations - one for about £50,000, another for about £28,000 but not sure of the amount from contributors, though am emailing them to ask.

25-08-2006, 06:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shizara Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nuneaton Posts: 1,134	Bumblebees - pollination - food chain Being a fan of bumblebees and the great work that I always knew they did for us I recently discovered http://www.bumblebeeconservationtrust.co.uk/ These great little workers are in danger of disappearing. A little reading on this website and others will show you exactly what they do, the danger they are facing and the end result - should that happen - to us. These happy little workers are more than happy bumbling around in your garden whilst you work there too. Find one in your house banging against the window trying to get out? Don't squish it thinking it might sting you but try and let it outside. If opening a window isn't the answer try carefully placing a plastic cup or glass over the top, slide something like an envelope between the container and the glass then take the bumblee outside. Bumblee will be happier and so will you. __________________ Cool

25-08-2006, 06:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Will Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stratford Upon Avon Posts: 907	You know, I had absolutely no idea Bumble Bees played such an important role in our ecology. I'm glad to give them whatever support we can. __________________ --==Forum Admin Will==-- Your Friendly Forum Admin. - Contact me.

03-09-2006, 01:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shizara Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nuneaton Posts: 1,134	There certainly is... http://www.bumblebeeconservationtrust.co.uk/ Lots of info on there. I joined and they sent me a pack including some seeds for plants that the bumblebee loves. Am waiting for a bumblebee day nearby so I can go. I wrote this little rhyme in 1998 BUMBLEE BEE! My name is Bumblee Bee, I'm as happy as can be, Bumbling around, off the ground, with a heart that's full of glee! I fly to a flower, tall as a tower, and take some pollen with me, No shops to buy from, banks to borrow from, everything here is free! My name is Bumblee Bee, I'm as happy as can be, My body is squat, it's short and fat; Do I care? Not me! According to laws it shouldn't be, that I in fact am a flying bee, I can, you see, get off the ground, with a heart that is full of glee! My name is Bumblee Bee, I'm as happy as can be, Warm is the sun, I'm full of fun, a cheery bumbling bee! I buzz and bumble, collect and return to my hive not far away, Bumbling around, come what may, and never a dollar in pay! My name is Bumblee Bee, I'm as happy as can be, I'm not in a hurry, why should I worry, I'm flying as you can see! Next time you see me bumbling free, be happy like me a bumbling bee, Defying the laws that shouldn't be, to be in fact a bumblebee! Bumblee (1998) __________________ Cool

06-09-2006, 11:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Madhatter Chatterbox Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atherstone Posts: 386	Thats very good, have you ever tried to get it published? Buddleia is very common on railways now, bees and butterflies like it a lot, my nans garden is full of both during summer. I've never squished bees or any other fling insects if I can help it, and it's very rare they don't find their own way out if you open the window. __________________ Madhatter

07-09-2006, 08:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Shizara Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nuneaton Posts: 1,134	Have had a couple of others published but never submitted that one. I have allowed the bumblebee conservation trust to use it if they wish to. I think I know the plant you mean, with a lilac flower? It is so good that you make an effort not to squish bees if you can help it and you are very right, if you open a window they will usually buzz off on there merry way. __________________ Cool

03-09-2006, 12:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Milly Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 21	Are there ways of making a good environment for bees, so that they can flourish?

09-12-2006, 10:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lex Good Grief.... Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stratford Posts: 340	Just visited the website for the first time. Decided to make a donation to their nature reserve fund instead of paying out for & sending Christmas cards this year.

09-12-2006, 11:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
Shizara Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nuneaton Posts: 1,134	Thank you! I am sure it will be very, very much appreciated. Many brush away the idea of trying to save the bumblebees without realizing the implications. The rhyme finished up in their BuzzWord newsletter which is like a mini magazine with glossy pages. If it helps the cause am more than happy for them to use it. __________________ Cool

12-12-2006, 05:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lex Good Grief.... Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stratford Posts: 340	How much have they raised so far?

14-12-2006, 01:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Shizara Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nuneaton Posts: 1,134	Well, I know they have had 2 large donations - one for about £50,000, another for about £28,000 but not sure of the amount from contributors, though am emailing them to ask. __________________ Cool

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