Have you seen any Bees lately?

Bees have been with humanity since the Stone Age. Many cultures have fairy tales and stories that highlight their importance. And yet their numbers are dwindling. And as the bees die, so do the plants.

In March, the European Union’s (EU) Research Agency published a status report on pollinators in Europe. The report does not exactly paint an optimistic picture.

“Today, one in three bee, butterfly and hoverfly species are disappearing in the EU. Pollinator loss is one of the largest threats to EU nature, human wellbeing, and food security.”

The Nature Restoration Regulation is an important initiative for the conservation of biodiversity. (Image: EU)

To raise awareness of the importance of bees in everyday life, Roman Golub from Estonia has launched a mail-in call for entries. The accompanying exhibition is scheduled to open on June 20—World Bee Day.

Looking for …

Roman is looking for contributions that explore the importance of bees, the threats they face, and possible ways to improve the situation.

  • Format: postcard (A6)
  • On the reverse side, please indicate your first name, last name, country, and email address.
  • Deadline: May 10, 2026
  • Send works as postcards to:
    Roman Golub
    Reinadu, Mui kula
    Saaremaa, 94543
    Estonia
  • Exhibition
    May 20 – June, 2026
    Gallery on the island of Saaremaa
    Estonia

Photo credit: ©Hans Hillewaert, CC BY-SA 4.0


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Published by Gerald Jatzek

Gerald is a poet, musician, and mail artist who writes in German and English . He has published books for children and adults. He has played in quite some countries, including Australia, Germany, Italy, Greece, and Hong Kong. 2001 he received the Austrian State Prize for Children’s Poetry.

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