Saving the small things that run the planet
Although most people are aware of honeybees and bumblebees, solitary bees are often the unsung heroes of the pollinating world.90% of bee species are solitary bees and along with other pollinating animals their hard work is responsible for at least one in every three mouthfuls we eat. However, like many species, they are under threat and need our help.
We invite you to Earn Your Stripes by pledging to help the bees, Wear Your Stripes for a day, or the entire week, and Share Your Stripes by helping us to raise awareness and share your activities, solitary bee facts and photos across your socials.
Explore below and discover the fascinating world of solitary bees!
Solitary Bee Week came into being in 2018 as a partnership between Green & Blue and the Environment & Sustainability Institute Exeter. It has grown each year becoming an annual week of action and education; raising awareness of, and for, our incredible solitary bees.
In 2023 Buglife were handed the wings and the task of really making Solitary Bee Week fly.
Thank you for taking part in Solitary Bee Week 2024! It will return on 1-7 July 2025.
Header Image Credit: Willughby’s Leafcutter (Megachile willughbiella) & Andrena sp. © Lee Frost
Tag us and share your solitary bee journey using the hashtags #SolitaryBeeWeek | #WearYourStripes | #ShareYourStripes | #EarnYourStripes
