Wild Bee Hotel
About the event
Together, we will explore the unique world of wild bees. It is truly remarkable how diverse it is!
Wild bees are an excellent example of the variety, beauty, and distinctiveness of native nature.
By setting up a wild bee hotel, you make an important contribution to nature conservation and support wild bees, some species of which are classified as endangered or threatened. A wild bee hotel, unlike many other nesting aids and insect hotels, is specifically tailored to the needs of wild bees.
All wild bees are intensive flower visitors: they not only feed on pollen and nectar as adult insects, but these floral products are also extensively collected by the nesting species to feed their larvae. As a result, far more flower visits are necessary than for personal nourishment. This is what makes wild bees, compared to other flower-visiting insects, particularly efficient pollinators, not only of wild herbs but also of fruit trees.
Nesting aids and bee hotels for different species are being built. In this cozy and diverse activity, each participant can work at their own pace and according to their own needs. We will be drilling, sawing, sanding, and assembling the hotel.
Agenda
08:24 AM - Frutigen Train Station / Welcome and walk along the stream to the work site
09:00 AM - Coffee/Tea at the work site and briefing about the assignment
09:30 AM - First work session with information about wild bees, their habitat, and related issues
12:15 PM - Lunch
01:30 PM - Second work session
02:00 PM - Input on the issues surrounding wild bees and what you can do to help
03:30 PM - Delicious afternoon snack made from regional products
04:00 PM - Farewell to participants and walk to Frutigen Train Station (30 minutes)
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A morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack are included. Please note any allergies in the comments when registering.
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Start: 8:24 AM
Location: Meeting point at Frutigen Train Station
Arrival and Departure: Frutigen Train Station
Safety in the Field - Please Note:
- Follow the instructions of the field leadership and perform tasks carefully. Ask for clarification if something is unclear.
- Ensure that your work does not put anyone at risk. For example, do not throw stones or branches downhill if people are standing further down the terrain.
- Report any injuries to the field leadership, which is always equipped with an emergency first aid kit.
- Inform the field leadership if you have allergies, asthma, heart/circulatory problems, or other limitations, and bring your personal medications.
- After the assignment, thoroughly check your body for ticks. Remove ticks immediately, disinfect the bite, mark it, and monitor for symptoms. If symptoms occur, seek medical attention promptly.
What to Do in Emergencies?
Remain calm and inform the field leadership, who will initiate rescue measures and assist those affected. Always follow the instructions of the field leadership.
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