Here are five meaningful ways to help:
• Plant a Bee-Friendly Garden. Honeybees love: lavender, sage, cilantro, thyme, fennel, crocus, buttercup, aster, hollyhocks, sunflowers, and zinnias. And don't worry about the "pesky weeds" in your grass (clover, dandelion, star thistle) — these are vital early spring nectar sources for honeybees.
• Don't use pesticides. Pesticides are thought to be the number one reason for Colony Collapse Disorder. Before you spray your yard with harmful pesticides, think twice!
• Support Your Local Beekeepers. By buying local honey, you're helping out the beekeeper and honeybees! Check out your local farmer's markets.
• Start Your Own Beehive. There's no better way to help save the bees than to help increase the bee population! Checking a hive only needs to be done about once every two weeks.
• Spread the word. Honeybees can't talk, so it's up to you to help speak on their behalf!