Bristol to host celebration honoring bees after remarkable summer season.

The University of Bristol Botanic Garden is preparing for its 16th annual Bee and Pollination Festival on September 5-6, inviting everyone to participate in various activities celebrating bees, particularly in light of a challenging summer for many native bee species. While honey bees are resilient and can regulate their colony's temperature, the 270 native species, including bumble and solitary bees, may have faced difficulties due to local shortages of nectar and pollen caused by extreme heat and drought.