How to make a Bee Cafe! | Maddie Moate

Maddie shares her passion for bees and introduces the concept of a bee cafe, a simple setup to help bees find food and water in urban areas. She provides step-by-step instructions on creating a bee cafe using a pot, stones, compost, and bee-friendly plants like lavender and daisies. The video also covers how to provide water and additional food sources for bees and other insects, such as butterflies, using recycled materials. Maddie encourages viewers to stay curious and explore ways to support pollinators.

Why is it important to help bees find food in urban areas?

• Urban areas have fewer flowers for bees to feed on.

• Bees do not need food in urban areas.

• Bees are unable to fly long distances.

• Bees only live in rural areas.

What is the first step in setting up a bee cafe?

• Finding a suitable location.

• Collecting water.

• Buying a beehive.

• Choosing the right plants.

Which material is NOT needed for setting up a bee cafe?

• A shallow tray

• Stones

• Compost

• Plastic bags

Which color flowers are most attractive to bees?

• Red and yellow

• Green and brown

• Blue and purple

• Orange and pink

What type of flower shape do bees prefer?

• Tube-shaped

• Star-shaped

• Daisy-shaped

• Bell-shaped

What should you do if your plants stop flowering?

• Remove the bee cafe.

• Add more soil.

• Fill bottle caps with sugar and water.

• Stop watering the plants.

How can you attract butterflies to your bee cafe?

• Add more stones.

• Place the cafe in a shaded area.

• Use only blue flowers.

• Add pieces of orange on skewers.