As World Bee Day approaches on 20th May, attention turns to one of nature’s smallest yet most vital workers – the bee. These industrious pollinators are responsible for over 75% of global food crop production and play a critical role in maintaining biodiversity. This year, British eco-conscious home and garden brand, Copper & Green, is encouraging everyone to take a simple but powerful step to support pollinators with the launch of its handmade copper Bee Drinkers.

World Bee Day is more than just a token celebration. It is a crucial call to action to support bee populations and help ensure their ongoing survival as they come under increasing threat from habitat loss, pesticides and climate change.

According to the respected late melittologist (bee expert), Eva Crane, humans have been keeping bees since as far back as 20,000BC. To this day they are responsible for pollinating between a third and two thirds of our crops and the loss of these unique insects would spell significant trouble for life on Earth. The World Bee Day initiative brings home the importance of creating bee-friendly environments in our own gardens, patios and balconies.

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Why do bees need water?
Bees don’t just collect nectar and pollen. They also need clean, accessible water to regulate hive temperature, digest food, and dilute honey for feeding. In dry spells, urban locations or built-up areas, natural water sources can be hard to find, making a shallow, bee-safe supply a genuine lifeline for both solitary and honeybees.
Copper & Green’s beautiful, handcrafted Bee Drinkers are designed to make it easy to provide the bees with their own dainty watering holes. Lovingly produced from weather-resistant copper, each drinker features a shallow well that allows bees (and other insects!) to safely land and hydrate without the risk of drowning. Durable and made to last a lifetime, no two are the same, making them not just practical, but also beautiful, meaningful additions to any outdoor space and wonderful gifts for nature lovers.

Founder of Copper & Green, Paul Selley, explains: “Bees are facing a number of existential threats, from habitat loss to pesticides, and it is our responsibility to minimise future impact. Providing a simple source of fresh water is one of the easiest and most impactful ways we can all help bees thrive, especially as we celebrate their importance on World Bee Day.”

Available to purchase individually (£10) or in value bundles of three (£27) or five (£44), Copper & Green’s Bee Drinkers can be purchased from www.copperandgreen.com.

By placing a Bee Drinker in your garden this May, you’re giving the gift of hydration to pollinators and helping to build a healthier, more sustainable ecosystem for everyone.