With World Bee Day on 20th May fast approaching, it’s time to shine a spotlight on one of nature’s most essential, yet often overlooked, Heroes: the bee.
These tireless pollinators are behind more than 75% of the world’s food crop production and are vital to preserving global biodiversity. In honour of their indispensable role, British eco-friendly home and garden brand Copper & Green is encouraging people to support pollinators in a meaningful way, by introducing their beautifully handcrafted copper Bee Drinkers.
World Bee Day is far more than a symbolic date on the calendar. It’s a timely reminder and a growing global movement – to protect bee populations under increasing threat from habitat destruction, pesticide use, and the changing climate. This year, a small gesture like placing a Bee Drinker in your garden or balcony can make a big difference. A graceful gesture of gratitude to nature’s most tireless and vital workers.
According to the renowned late melittologist Eva Crane, humans have been keeping bees as far back as 20,000 BC. Thousands of years later, these extraordinary insects remain vital to our survival, pollinating between one-third and two-thirds of the crops we rely on for food. Their decline would have far-reaching consequences for ecosystems and human life alike. World Bee Day serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of creating bee-friendly spaces – whether in gardens, patios, or even on balconies – to help safeguard their future.
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.”
Bees do more than just gather nectar and pollen — they also need a reliable source of clean, accessible water. Water is essential for regulating hive temperature, aiding digestion, and diluting honey to feed their young. During dry spells or in urban environments where natural sources are scarce, a shallow, bee-safe water supply can become a true lifeline for both honeybees and solitary bees.
That’s where Copper & Green’s beautifully handcrafted Bee Drinkers come in. Thoughtfully designed to offer a safe, accessible watering spot, each drinker features a shallow well where bees and other pollinators can land and sip without the risk of drowning. Made from durable, weather-resistant copper, these one-of-a-kind pieces are not only built to last a lifetime, but also add charm and purpose to any garden, patio, or balcony.
Practical, elegant, and meaningful, they make perfect gifts for gardeners and nature lovers alike www.copperandgreen.com
