World Bee Day is celebrated on 20th May each year. Bees are an important part of our world, they help to pollinate plants that create the food that we eat. The truth is that most bee's will not sting you, over 400 species are actually stingless bees. Education at an early age, will help children know that bees are to be revered and not feared. See our Planning Brainstorm on Bees for more planning ideas.    

World Environment Day is the United Nations’ flagship day for promoting worldwide awareness and action for the environment. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest global platforms for public outreach, celebrated by millions of people in well over 100 countries.   If current consumption patterns and waste management practices continue, then by 2050 there will be around 12 billion tonnes of plastic litter in landfills and the environment. See what's in your Bin ! What…

World Oceans Day takes place every year on the 8th June. This international celebration raises awareness of the importance of our oceans. The oceans cover 71 percent of the Earth's surface. The oceans are home to millions of Earth's plants and animals—from tiny single-celled organisms to the gargantuan blue whale the planet's largest living animal. Fish, octopuses, squid, eels, dolphins, and whales swim the open waters. While crabs, octopuses, starfish, oysters, and snails crawl and scoot along the ocean bottom.