Why Bees Matter – A Sweet Story for World Bee Day
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, Holistic Coach, J.D., Founder
Today is World Bee Day — a day to celebrate one of the most important little creatures on Earth: the bee!
You might think bees are just bugs that buzz around flowers. But bees do much more than that. They help feed us, teach us about teamwork, and even make natural medicine. Let’s take a closer look at why bees are so amazing.
1. Bees Help Grow Our Food
Bees are pollinators. That means they carry pollen from flower to flower. This helps plants grow fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. In fact, about 3 out of every 4 crops we eat need pollinators like bees. That includes:
Apples
Almonds
Tomatoes
Berries
Cucumbers
Without bees, our plates would look pretty empty!
2. Bees Make Sweet and Healthy Honey
Honey is not just delicious — it’s also good for you. Real, raw honey contains:
Antioxidants (which help protect your body)
Natural sugars (for energy)
Antibacterial powers (to fight germs)
People have used honey for thousands of years to help sore throats, heal wounds, and boost the immune system.
3. Bees Teach Us Life Lessons
Bees don’t work alone. They live in hives and each bee has a job. Some collect nectar, some guard the hive, and others take care of baby bees.
They show us how powerful teamwork can be. Even though they are small, bees make a huge difference by working together.
They also remind us to:
Do our part
Stay busy but rest when needed
Help others grow
4. How You Can Help the Bees
Bees are in trouble because of chemicals, loss of flowers, and climate change. But you can help!
Plant flowers like sunflowers, lavender, or wildflowers
Don’t use harmful sprays in your garden
Buy honey from local beekeepers
Talk about bees with your friends and family
One Last Thought
Bees may be tiny, but they play a huge role in keeping the Earth healthy. They feed us, heal us, and inspire us.
So today, maybe enjoy a spoonful of honey, stop and look at a flower, and say thank you to the bees.
Happy World Bee Day!
Sources:
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Bees and pollinators are essential for food production.National Institutes of Health (NIH) – National Library of Medicine.
Medicinal properties of honey: Antioxidant and antimicrobial effects.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Pollinators and their role in the ecosystem.
United Nations World Bee Day Page.
Why bees matter and what we can do to protect them.