World Environment Day: A Time to Act for Nature, Bees, and Our Health

Why June 5th Matters

World Environment Day, observed every year on June 5th, is the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Established in 1972 during the landmark Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment, this global event brings together millions of people across the world to take meaningful action toward environmental sustainability.

Each year, World Environment Day adopts a theme that sheds light on a critical environmental challenge, from climate change to biodiversity loss. But regardless of the focus, the underlying message remains the same: protecting the planet starts with each one of us. This year, let’s focus on a small but mighty force that underpins life as we know it — the bee.

Bees and the Environment: A Vital Connection

Bees are essential pollinators that play a critical role in the health of ecosystems and food production. It’s estimated that nearly 75% of the world's crops depend, at least in part, on pollinators like bees. Without them, we face a serious threat to global food security, biodiversity, and environmental balance.

At Gather By, we recognise that protecting bees isn’t just good for the environment — it’s essential to everything we do. Our Raw Manuka Honey, known for its unique Manuka Honey Benefits, is the result of a thriving ecosystem supported by healthy bee populations. Every jar of Raw Honey is a testament to sustainable farming, ethical beekeeping, and a deep commitment to the land.

What You Can Do to Help Bees — Starting Today

This World Environment Day, we’re encouraging everyone to take small but powerful steps that support pollinators. Here’s how you can make a difference:

Plant a Bee-Friendly Garden

Include flowers such as lavender, borage, echinacea, and native wildflowers. These plants provide bees with nectar and pollen throughout the seasons.

Avoid Harmful Chemicals

Switch to organic and chemical-free gardening. Pesticides and herbicides can kill bees or severely affect their navigation and reproduction. Bees visiting gardens where Raw Manuka Honey plants thrive must not be exposed to toxins.

Provide Fresh Water

Bees need water, especially in hot weather. Place shallow bowls with pebbles for safe drinking. It’s a simple act that supports the life cycle of every bee that might one day contribute to our Manuka Honey 2000 MGO or Manuka Honey 900 MGO jars.

Let It Grow Wild

Allow areas of your garden to stay unmowed. Dead wood, long grass, and bare patches of soil offer valuable nesting sites for solitary bees. Our Medicinal Honey Forests™ adopt this very philosophy, working with nature, not against it.

Support Local, Ethical Beekeeping

Purchase honey and bee products from sustainable sources. At Gather By, every spoonful of Raw Manuka Honey reflects our commitment to ethical practices, land restoration, and biodiversity.

Spread the Word

Talk to your neighbours. Share this blog. Educate friends and family about how Manuka Honey MGO and bee health are intricately connected. Awareness drives action.

Push for Pollinator Policies

Advocate for local councils and governments to plant more flowering trees and shrubs in public spaces and reduce chemical use in parks.

Let Dandelions Bloom

Often seen as weeds, dandelions are among the earliest food sources for bees in the season. Let them grow — for the bees.

Gather By: Healing the Land and Ourselves

Our mission goes beyond selling honey. Through our Medicinal Honey Forests™, we plant native Leptospermum species — the very source of nectar needed to produce Highest MGO Manuka Honey. These forests restore damaged land, provide forage for bees year-round, and deliver environmental benefits that reach far beyond the jar.

Each batch of our Manuka Honey is independently tested to confirm its MGO levels — from Manuka Honey MGO900 to Manuka Honey MGO2000. The “+” symbol means every jar exceeds the MGO level listed, giving you more of the Manuka benefits you’re looking for.

Why Raw Matters

Our Raw Manuka Honey is never heat-treated or overly filtered. This means all the naturally occurring enzymes, antioxidants, and healing compounds are preserved. The result? You get full-spectrum Raw Manuka Benefits — perfect for gut health, immunity, wound care, and everyday wellness.

Your Purchase Plants Trees and Powers Change

When you buy a jar of Gather By Manuka Honey, you’re investing in more than your health. You’re planting trees, empowering farmers, supporting Indigenous communities, and helping bees thrive. Connect with us today to be part of this positive impact.

This World Environment Day, let your choices reflect your values. Choose Raw Honey that regenerates. Choose Manuka Honey that heals.

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