Children at the Hopscotch Nurseries group in East Sussex are learning about the importance of bees and helping to encourage them back into our environment. It began when the group's owner, Barbara Watson, read an article about the recent dramatic worldwide decline in the bee population (see box).
'At Hopscotch we feel it is beneficial to be ecological and instil eco-friendly awareness into the children's daily routines from a young age,' explains group manager Claire Martin. 'We purchase biodegradable nappies and organic food and take care to recycle and compost. Teaching children about the plight of bees and encouraging them to play a part in getting them back into our gardens and countryside is an extension of this work. In the long run, it will benefit the environment and the children if it helps to bring back bees.'
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