Buzzing with focus, students were as busy as bees in the hive

Buzzing with focus, students were as busy as bees in the hive

The students of the Martin Luther Elementary School in Düsseldorf have taken an initiative to support the well-being of wild bees. Led by Ilka Pietsch, a certified biologist, the school's garden club has been preparing for weeks to inform their classmates about the importance of these vital pollinators.

In a recent presentation, the students shared fascinating facts about wild bees. For instance, they explained that bees have to visit at least 300 flowers to be able to feed and raise their offspring. They also highlighted the issue that many city areas are paved over, leaving few blooming flowers for bees to feed on.

To help address this, the students have distributed "insect food bags" containing seeds. These bags are a resource provided by the garden club for the students to continue learning about and helping wild bees after their presentation. The seeds, intended for scattering in neighborhoods, will create new living spaces for bees and insects, providing more food for these important pollinators.

The students have also taken steps to make Düsseldorf more beautiful with blooming plants. They believe that having more blooming plants in the city will not only improve its appearance but also provide more food for wild bees. To this end, they have created informative posters for all classes and handcrafted nesting boxes made of clay or reed pipes for the school garden.

In addition, the students have made seed bombs, small balls made of clay, humus, and earth enriched with seeds, to offer wild bees a food source in their immediate vicinity. When placed in appropriate vacant spots in the city, the seed bombs will create a blooming little insect meadow.

It's important to note that the "insect food bag" does not contain seed bombs, as previously mentioned. The production of these bags was organized by the company Insekterei, a fully integrated insect food business in Switzerland that farms, develops, and sells insect-based products.

During their work in the school garden, the students have encountered various wild bee species, such as garden wool bees, silken bees, and rust-red mason bees. Martha from class 3b explained that wild bees pollinate flowers, which enable the growth of fruits like strawberries, apples, and pears.

By raising awareness about wild bees and taking practical steps to support their well-being, the students of the Martin Luther Elementary School are making a positive impact on their local environment. Their efforts serve as a great example of how young people can contribute to conservation efforts and promote biodiversity.

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