WORLD BEE DAY
World Bee Day is celebrated on May 20 each year to acknowledge the role of bees and other pollinators for the ecosystem. #WorldBeeDay
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- Observing World Bee DayWORLD BEE DAYWorld Bee Day is celebrated on May 20 each year to acknowledge the role of bees and other pollinators for the ecosystem. #WorldBeeDayhttp://tnc.network/stories-this-moment/
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