Learning about sustainability and biodiversity remains a high priority at our Arc School Ansley. The school team work hard to educate the children on the importance of becoming more sustainable, eco-friendly and focus on caring for our planet in the future.

It’s great to see some recent pictures from the school Apiary. The collection of beehives at the school were decorated by the children, who are all thoroughly enjoying getting involved in the project. The school plan to bottle up the honey once they can harvest some later on in the year. 

The school was even recently awarded a Bees4School Grant by the British Bee Charity. Ansley was chosen as one of 20 schools out of over 300 applications in the UK to receive the grant.

Here are five of reasons why bees are important to our environment.

• Pollination: Pollinators like bees play a key role in one out of every three bites of food we eat. Without them, many plants we rely on for food would die off.
• Wild plant growth: Bees are responsible for the production of many seeds, nuts, berries, and fruit, which serve as a vital food source for wild animals.
• Wildlife habitats: Bees are known for their elaborate hives, but they also help build homes for millions of other insects and animals.
• Food source: Humans have harvested honey for thousands of years, but we aren’t the only ones who consider it a sweet snack. Critters like birds, racoons, opossums, and insects will raid beehives for a taste of nutritious honey.
• Biodiversity: As pollinators, bees play a part in every aspect of the ecosystem. They support the growth of trees, flowers, and other plants, which serve as food and shelter for creatures large and small.

Great project Ansley…we hope to come and taste some honey soon.

Find out more about the school: Ansley School Website.