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We'd love to hear from anyone who shares a passion for bumblebees and the natural world.

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We'd Love to Hear From You

Whether you have a question about bumblebees, want to share something you've spotted in your garden, or are simply curious about how to get more involved — we welcome all kinds of messages from people who care about pollinators and the wider natural world.

We are a small, passionate team and do our best to respond to every message we receive. The best way to reach us is through our social media channels, where we are active and engaged with our community on a regular basis. You can also sign up for our newsletter to stay connected and receive updates directly to your inbox.

Ways to Connect

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Join our community page for regular updates, bee spotting posts, seasonal tips, and conversations with fellow nature lovers.

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Follow us for beautiful wildlife photography, garden inspiration, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the natural world we're working to protect.

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Find us on X for news, quick facts, links to the latest research, and real-time updates during key moments in the bee calendar.

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YouTube

Our channel features educational videos about bumblebee species, wildlife gardening guides, and short films from the natural world.

What We Welcome

Types of Enquiries

We receive a wide range of messages and do our best to be genuinely helpful with all of them. To give you an idea of the kinds of things we're happy to hear about:

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Bee Sightings

Spotted something interesting in your garden or local green space? We love hearing about real-world bumblebee observations, particularly of less common species.

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Garden Questions

Not sure what to plant, or wondering how to make a specific space more bee-friendly? We're happy to share ideas and point you in the right direction.

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Media & Press

Journalists, documentary makers, and content creators are welcome to get in touch if they're working on something related to pollinators or the natural environment.

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Education & Outreach

Schools, youth groups, and community organisations interested in learning more about bumblebees and how to engage young people with nature are always welcome to reach out.

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Partnerships

We're open to conversations with organisations, land managers, and businesses who share our values and want to explore ways of working together for pollinators.

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Ideas & Feedback

We genuinely value thoughts and suggestions from our community — whether it's about our content, the resources we offer, or ideas for future topics and projects.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Before reaching out, it's worth checking whether your question is covered here.

Our About Bees page includes descriptions of the most common UK bumblebee species. For more detailed identification, a good field guide or one of the many free online identification resources can be very helpful. Key things to look for include tail colour, body banding pattern, and overall size.
A bumblebee resting on the ground isn't always in trouble — it may simply be taking a break. However, if it has been in the same spot for more than an hour, you can offer it a small amount of a sugar-water solution (roughly equal parts white sugar and water) on a teaspoon nearby. This can give it the energy it needs to fly again. Avoid honey, as it can carry pathogens harmful to bees.
Bumblebees are wild insects and are not kept in the same way as honeybees. You cannot purchase or manage a wild bumblebee colony. However, you can encourage bumblebees to nest naturally in your garden by providing suitable habitat — undisturbed patches of long grass, areas of bare earth, or purpose-built bumblebee nest boxes installed in quiet, sheltered spots.
Bumblebees are generally very docile and rarely sting unless they feel directly threatened. Unlike honeybees, bumblebees can sting multiple times, but they are not aggressive and will almost always fly away rather than sting if disturbed. Simply moving calmly around bees and avoiding touching them or disturbing their nest is all that is needed to coexist peacefully.
Grow flowers. Specifically, grow a diverse range of flowering plants that provide nectar and pollen from early spring through to late autumn. Even a small container of bee-friendly plants makes a difference, and the collective impact of many people doing this is genuinely significant. Our Get Involved page has more detailed guidance on what to plant and when.
The simplest approach is to choose a spot you visit regularly, spend a set amount of time observing, and note down what you see — species (or a description if you're unsure), number of individuals, and what they were visiting. Many established wildlife recording platforms accept public submissions, and even basic records have value for understanding population trends over time.