Dear John,

As the signs of spring appear all around us, we know a bunch of fluffy black-and-yellow pals will be looking for all the nectar that’ll be on offer.  

Here at Friends of the Earth, we take bees seriously. We’ve been fighting on their behalf for over 10 years. They’re too small to hold placards or sign petitions. But bees are still in trouble.

Habitat loss, climate change and pesticide use mean that of the UK’s 26 bumblebee species, 2 are extinct and 6 to 8 more have declined significantly. The good news? There’s something simple and effective you can do to help.

By donating today, you’ll receive a Bee Saver Kit packed with everything you need to create a bee-friendly space.

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 bees visiting your flowers.
• Garden planner – to help you plan a bee-friendly green space.
• Bee postcard – to share the bee love.
• Bee Saver Kit folder – to store your bee-saving materials in one place.

So, will you be a friend to the bees and donate for your Bee Saver Kit today?

Every kit brings more bee-friendly plants into the world, and every donation supports our work to protect wildlife and nature. We’ll fight on behalf of the bees, making sure our government commits to protecting them. And bee-harming pesticides face extinction instead.

Spring is on its way. Let’s make sure the bees have the best possible welcome.

Thank you,

Paul De Zylva

Campaigner, and Friends of the Earth’s “bee expert”