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What is all buzzzzz about bees? There has been an alarming drop in the number of bee colonies across our country. You may not think that’s a problem, but honey bees play an important role in our ecosystem.  In fact, 30% of the fruit and vegetable producing plants we rely on to feed our families need honeybee pollination to thrive! That is why the mysterious disappearance of honeybees known as Colony Collapse Disorder is a critical environmental issue that must be resolved before it’s too late!

You are about to begin an exciting adventure into the life of bees!  It will be your job to find out why these helpful insects are disappearing and what you can do to help!  To get started watch this short video made by the popular company, Burt's Bees.  Click here to watch the Burt's Bees video.