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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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