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Bees and our future: From crisis to thriving
Bees and our future: From crisis to thriving
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Bees are the silent engines of our world. Without them, our nature and food systems would collapse. But bees are struggling: due to the use of pesticides, a lack of flowers, and habitat loss, they are disappearing at an alarming rate.
In this learning playlist, you are the pollinator. Just as a bee flies from flower to flower, keeping nature alive, you will take your knowledge and action to different places in your local area. Each activity you complete is like a load of pollen you deliver: you leave something valuable in every spot. Together, we will pollinate our community into a thriving place for both people and nature.
Your pollination steps:
🐝 Activity 1: The bee as a climate hero: The preparation.
You gather nectar (knowledge) to get ready for your flight.
🐝 Activity 2: Journey to 2050: Exploration in Virtual Reality.
You will see what the landscape looks like without pollinators. You will understand why your flight is so crucial.
🐝 Activity 3: Digital pollinators: The first landing via Augmented Reality.
You choose a spot in the park and leave your first "pollen" there in the form of a bee hotel.
🐝 Activity 4: Art helps the bee: Spreading through paper art.
You distribute your seed paper. Wherever you land, things will grow.
This playlist is part of the 360 Youth project.
Activity cover (c) Francesco Ungaro
Activities to complete
Complete the following activities, earn badges and you will see your playlist progress updated
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You are likely familiar with the concept of a beekeeper and beehives.
But how do you manage that if you live in a third-floor flat in the city? Or in a residential area with barely any greenery or trees? Bees live their best lives in green spaces, surrounded by flowers and grasses. However, even without a meadow at your disposal, you can be a beekeeper!
Do you love honey in your fresh mint tea? Then contribute to the conservation of the Dutch honeybee without needing to own a hive or a fancy beekeeper’s suit! How? Through small, simple actions that ensure bees have enough food to do their ‘bee thing’.
Your assignment:
- Read the article from Black Whisker Cult about bee-less beekeepers. Then, describe the small adjustments you can make in your own environment to become a bee-less beekeeper yourself.
- Implement this plan in your own living environment and share your experiences with others. The more bee-less beekeepers there are, the better we can support and protect wild bees and other similar species together.
This activity is part of the 360 Youth project.
Activity cover (c) Gabriel Grozang
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You have learnt that a beehive is not necessary to be a beekeeper. By thinking carefully about the layout of your garden and living environment, you can improve the habitat for wild bees and other pollinators. In this way, you can consider yourself a bee-less beekeeper. The more people who take on this role, the greater the positive impact on the survival of wild bees.
Tasks
Task no.1
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Take a photo or describe what you have done to make your immediate surroundings more bee-friendly. This could be in your own garden, a friend’s or family member’s garden, or even on a balcony. Clearly show the steps you have taken and encourage others to contribute to a bee-friendly environment.
Skills
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#Valuing sustainability
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#Promoting nature
ESCO
#virtual reality of natural environment
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#Systems thinking
ESCO
#inspire enthusiasm for nature
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#Problem framing
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#Individual initiative
Activities: 4
Started: 2
Completed playlist: 0
Time to complete: 1 hour 20 minutes
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Dutch Cities of Learning
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