From one small corner of Croatia, a seven‑year‑old’s kindness is buzzing across our community.
A tiny rescue that made a huge impression
Every day, we receive emails that remind us exactly why we do what we do - and over the years, they’ve amounted to hundreds of thousands.
Ermine wrote to tell us about her daughter Luna’s first bee rescue - and the new friend she named Maizie. Since that day, Luna proudly carries her Beevive keyring and tells everyone how she helps tired bees get back on their wings.
“From one small corner of Croatia, you’ve sparked a great interest in the heart and mind of my little girl.” Ermine Mandic
Luna’s enthusiasm hasn’t stopped at rescues: she dresses head‑to‑toe in bee‑themed clothes and even penned a short story about meeting her first bee. With Ermine and Luna’s permission, we’re sharing their words and a few sweet photos with you today.
Luna’s Story: A Spring Day with Maizie
By Luna (age 7)
It was a chilly spring day, and my mum and I were walking through the park when we spotted a little bee resting on a low wall.
We walked over and saw she looked very tired. First, we gently offered her some water, but she didn’t seem interested.
Then we carefully moved her onto a flower. She started collecting pollen and got her whole tiny face covered in dust!
While she rested, we went for a short walk. My mum gave me a small container, and I filled it with all kinds of flowers.
When we returned, the bee was still in the same spot, so we decided to take her home. I placed her in the container full of fresh flowers. At home, I offered her a drop of sugar water from a spoon.
She reached out her tiny proboscis and began to drink. Suddenly, she perked up and started buzzing around!
Once she had calmed down, I gently placed her on the flowers on our balcony. She stayed there for a moment... and then flew off happily, back toward the park.
I named her Maizie.
Since then, bees have been my absolute favourite creatures in the world.
Why stories like Luna’s matter
Small acts of care - like pausing to help a tired bee - can spark a lifelong love for nature. Seeing Luna’s curiosity bloom reminds us that conservation starts with simple, everyday moments.
Luna’s takeaways:
💤 Be gentle and patient; bees need time to rest.
🌻 Fresh flowers and a safe spot can make all the difference.
🐝 A tiny drop of sugar water, offered carefully, can help a tired bee regain energy.
“She proudly carries the bee‑saving keyring everywhere and tells everyone how she helps tired bees get back on their wings.”
A note on bee kindness
If you find a bee that seems tired, place it somewhere safe and flower‑rich to rest. There’s no harm to offer a very small drop of sugar water (½ teaspoon of white sugar dissolved in 1 teaspoon of water) on a spoon, leaf or next to the bee, from your Bee Revival Kit so the bee can drink - and avoid leaving sugar outside where it may discourage natural foraging. Always give bees space and protect little hands.
Thank you, Luna & Ermine for writing to us. Luna, we’re so proud of your bee‑friendly heart and your wonderful storytelling!
If Luna’s story made you smile, share this blog to spread the buzz. And if you have your own bee‑kind moment to share, drop us an email we’d love to feature it and award you with a VIB badge.
This story is published with permission from Ermine Mandic on behalf of Luna.
