Dear John

I hate to be a buzzkill. But you probably know that us bees are finding it harder to survive every year.

Our food is being poisoned by chemicals – for example, in January, for the fourth year running, a banned pesticide was given the go-ahead for use. A single teaspoon would deliver a lethal dose to 1.25 billion of my friends (that's 4 lorryloads of bees). In fact, 35 different species of us could face extinction in the near future.

But you can help. The Friends of the Earth Bee Saver Kit equips you with everything you need to help change our fortunes. It’s the perfect time to plant bee-autiful, bee-friendly wildflowers ready for my pollinator pals to feast on this summer.

Make a donation and you’ll get a kit delivered straight to your doorstep.

Your Bee Saver Kit includes:

• Wildflower seeds – to help provide vital food and habitat.
• Bee saver guide – with tips including how to build a bee hotel.
• Bee spotter guide – to identify us when we visit your flowers.
• Garden planner – to help you plan a bee-friendly green space.
• Bee postcard – to send to your loved ones.
• Bee Saver Kit folder – to store your bee-saving materials in one place.

Even if it’s just a small patch of green space, you can still provide nectar and pollen for me and my friends. You’d be surprised how much you can grow in a window box or pots.

Your donation today will help Friends of the Earth continue its important work, including protecting us bees.

Thank you so much,