The Great British Bee Challenge
The Great British Bee Challenge
Learn, Plant, Win. Let’s bring the buzz back, together.
🐝 If you haven’t registered for the Challenge, sign up here first.
Overview
This free, short and beginner-friendly course will guide you through the simple steps to support pollinators in your local area. Whether you’re sowing wildflower seeds in a small pot or planting herbs in a window box, your actions can directly support bee survival.
You’ll learn how to:
- Build a bee-friendly planter from scratch, using either seeds or potted plants
- Choose the right flowers and herbs for each season
- Create nesting spots for solitary bees
- Provide safe drinking water for pollinators
- Maintain a healthy, pesticide-free growing space
- Contribute to a national biodiversity campaign from your own home
Once you’ve made your pollinator pitstop, upload a photo via the button below and choose your prizes! You could win tickets to Stevie Wonder, Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, Neil Young, All Points East, British Summer Time and more..!
Course modules
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Introduction
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Module 1: Creating a Pollinator Pit Stop
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Module 2: Instant Impact Planter
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Module 3: Protecting Bees and Their Habitat
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About Jamie Walton
Jamie Walton is an ecological horticulturist and conservationist who shares his experiences as a head grower and land steward in North Yorkshire, UK.
FAQs
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The Bee Challenge invites you to create a Pollinator Pitstop—a small but powerful space that helps support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. It’s all about taking simple, practical action to help nature thrive.
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It’s any space—big or small—designed with pollinators in mind. Think window boxes, gardens, balconies, allotments, community plots, or even roadside verges filled with pollinator-friendly plants.
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Sign up at earthed.co/bees
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Watch the video classes for inspiration and guidance
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Create your pitstop
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Pick your prize and pledge your postcode via the form we send
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Share to social media @earthed.co #TheGreatBritishBeeChallenge
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No! You can create a pitstop in a window box, a balcony container, or even by planting in a recycled container. Any effort helps!
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Focus on pollinator-friendly plants like lavender, borage, marigolds, thyme, foxgloves, and wildflowers. Native species are best where possible! Follow along the videos and Jamie will show you!
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Once you’ve created your pitstop, register it here: https://qmn14qsvkut.typeform.com/to/pmXpoEeY
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Yes! Everyone who registers their pitstop is entered into a prize draw. We’re giving away epic prizes to recognise your efforts!
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Absolutely. We encourage schools, clubs, and local groups to take part. It’s a great way to get people of all ages involved in restoring nature.
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The Challenge ends in September
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Yes! This challenge is for everyone, whether you’re new to nature or a seasoned grower. Our classes will guide you step by step.
