World Honey Bee Day Aug 16, 2025

World Honey Bee Day

If you think bees are just out for a sting, think again. These tiny winged workers are running the world"s sweetest gig—and they"ve got a whole day dedicated to their buzz-ness. Welcome to World Honey Bee Day, celebrated every third Saturday in August. About 35% of global food crop production relies on animal pollination, including honey bees. The value of crops pollinated by bees is estimated at hundreds of billions of dollars. Despite their superpowers, bees are in a sticky situation. Habitat loss, pesticides, disease, and climate change are making life in the hive less than ideal.

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