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March 29, 2017
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Beekeeping Seminar un-bee-liveable learning experience Following a motion brought forward by representatives from Tourism Kamloops, B.C. Wildlife Park and Communities in Bloom, Kamloops City Hall recently unanimously approved a motion to elect Kamloops a bee-friendly city. As the first city in B.C.—and the third city in Canada following the footsteps of Toronto, Ontario and Chestermere, Alberta, Kamloops will be working with local businesses and community organizations to create healthy ecosystems for bees. The focus is now on the increase of more green spaces throughout the area. The Wildlife Park will plant a pollinator garden next to its beehive this spring and Tourism Kamloops plans to plant an edible garden at the visitor center. As part of the BIG Little Science Centre Speaker’s Lecture Series, An Introduction to Honeybees and Beekeeping will be held at the BLSC on Wednesday, March 29 at 7 p.m. Speaker and bee expert Joanne Nicklas and her husband, Gord, will explain food production and the role of honeybees. Joanne and Gord are hobby beekeepers and will be discussing urban beekeeping and will share their extensive beekeeping experiences and knowledge. Along with the presentation, there will be a Langstroth hive to view and explore. There will be a question session to follow.
The seminar is free and open to all age groups; the facility is wheelchair accessible. Doors open at 6:30p.m. Refreshments will be served. According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), almost 90% of wild plant species and over 75% of crops used for food depends partly on pollination. The western honeybee is the most widespread managed pollinator in the world, producing an estimated 1.6 million tons of honey annually. Scientists have noted the decline in wild bees and other wild pollinators, particularly in North-Western Europe and North America. The number of western honeybee hives has almost doubled in the last 50 years, but Europe and North America have seen “severe declines.” Over 40% of invertebrate pollinators (bees, butterflies, midges) along with 16.5% of vertebrate pollinators (bats and birds) are threatened with global extinction. Pollinators are struggling globally, and a decline in numbers means significant consequences for food production. Bee decline is due to habitat loss, pesticide use, climate change, the spread of diseases and a lack of diverse pollen and nectar-rich flowers to feed on. Through educational initiatives and efforts the pollination population can thrive. There is a number of ways to improve life for bees and butterflies. WEF recommends creating wild corridors to connect islands of wild- continued on page 2
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