Spring has arrived! Longer days, flowers blooming and neighborhood Bee colonies are starting to emerge from their hives. The long winter means these Bees are hungry and searching for pollen to jumpstart this years honey production.
Bees not only need pollen for survival. Like many living creatures, Bees also need a dependable source of water year round. Best kinds of water for Bees are ones that don't dry out, won't drown the bees and are not shared with pets or livestock. With only a few supplies, we were able to create a safe spot for Bees & other insects to quench their thirst this spring.
Make your own Bee Watering Source
SUPPLIES:
- Dollar store Glass Bowl
- 3 - 4 Bags of Marbles (the round kind)
- Measuring Cup
- Water
- Honey (optional)
- Scissors
- Tablespoon (optional)
- Acrylic Paint Markers (optional)
DIRECTIONS
1. Place Glass Bowl & Marbles on your work station
- Make sure the marbles you are using are the round kind. Not the kind with the flat bottoms.
2. Paint your bowl with acrylic paint pens or any other kind of paint. Kids may also want to add stickers to their Bee Water source. This is optional and will not impact the bees.
3. Cut the bag that holds the marbles (if applicable)
- Depending on how big your glass bowl is will determine how many bags of marbles you'll need.
4. Pour marbles into your glass bowl to the top.
5. Fill your measuring cup with water to the top
6. Pour water into your glass bowl. Avoid pouring water over the top layer of marbles. You want those marbles to be dry. This is where the bees will land so they do not risk falling into the water. Optional: mix in a tablespoon of honey with your water! Bees love honey water! You can also add a teaspoon of chlorine bleach.
6. Place your Water Bee Source someplace where you see bees.
Bees are creatures of habit so do not fret if you notice bees are not visiting their new watering hole right away. Once they realize your water source is available, they will start to use it. Keep the water circulating as to avoid mosquitoes!
Do you know of a fun Bee craft? Let us know!
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