The Bee's Knees: Ireland's Love of Bees from the Celts to Connemara

Why are bees so important? Why do we need to protect them? This is a complete guide to bees in Ireland, including their role as pollinators, the importance of the queen, the drones, the workers and the democracy of the beehive. You can even learn about how they communicate with the waggle dance With a whole history of beekeeping in Ireland, alongside profiles of Irish beekeepers, including the beekeeper at Glenstal Abbey, this is also a guide to what WE can do to save one of the most important species in our environment.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Columba Books
Published: 07/22/2020
ISBN: 9781782189183
Pages: 150
Weight: 1.45lbs