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completely engaged. Did you know South sprigs of flowering plants to bring it all to biodiversity and promoting mental well-
Africa is home to more than 1,300 types life. being. Dr Joseph Ndou from Johannesburg
of bees – and most of them don’t sting? City Parks and Zoo gave an engaging
Natasha brought along an active bee After that, it was time for a spot-the-bees talk on the importance of trees, then led
hotel to demonstrate how solitary bees activity. With colourful worksheets in hand, everyone to the planting area for an EcoKids
live, explaining why they are so important kids and parents set off to search for flowers tradition: tree planting! This time, the group
for ecosystems, even though honeybees and the buzzing bees around them. planted two Wild Olive trees while Dr Ndou
usually steal the spotlight. She also shared explained how to plant them and why
how planting the right flowers can support Following the bee hunt, we shifted focus this species is an excellent choice for the
pollinators, using a colourful book and real to trees and their vital role in supporting environment.
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