THE lives of bumble bees are being laid bare thanks to a project organised by Ryedale District Council and North Yorkshire County Council.
The Humble Bumblebee training day will provide all a person needs to know about bumblebees, giving participants the chance to then take part in a local bumble bee survey. Don Davies, countryside officer for the Ryedale area, said: “Bumblebees are among our most familiar insects but their numbers are dropping dramatically. This is very worrying as bumblebees are essential for the pollination of fruit trees, beans and flowers. The buzz of the bumblebee is unmistakable, that deep, loud, lazy vibration, like an old Lancaster bomber, that heralds spring and typifies summer.”
The training day takes place at Ryedale House in Malton on August 7. To book, phone Mr Davies on 01653 600666 extension 333.
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