September is Bee Aware Month and Waipā District Council invites the whole community to get involved to help raise awareness about the importance of bees.
The council is hosting two free Bee Aware Month events – a talk by a local beekeeper and an online beeswax wrap workshop.
Community services manager Sally Sheedy said Bee Aware Month raises awareness of the critical role bees play for the environment and economy.
"We are encouraging our residents to take actions that help bees – like growing bee-friendly plants, using pesticides safely and supporting our local beekeepers."