On the occasion of World Bee Day, on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m., an educational and promotional programme dedicated to the importance of bees, nature conservation, and raising awareness about the role of pollinators in human life will be held at API Kvarner PZ – Krmpote.

The event is being organised for the first time in the area of Novi Vinodolski, with the support of numerous partners and sponsors:

• Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
• Centre for Agriculture and Rural Development of PGŽ
• City of Novi Vinodolski
• Kvarner Tourist Board
• Novi Vinodolski Tourist Board
• Hrvatske šume (Croatian Forests)
• LAG Vinodol
• Beekeepers Association of the City of Novi Vinodolski

The programme is primarily aimed at educating children and young people about the importance of bee conservation and ecological balance, and will also include children from the Fijolica Kindergarten in Novi Vinodolski.

Visitors can expect:

• an educational programme on the importance of bees and pollinators
• honey and bee product tasting
• promotion of beekeeping and nature conservation
• social gathering for bee lovers of all ages

Thanks to the support of sponsors and partners, every child will receive a honey plant seedling and honey, while the kindergarten will be presented with a special gift intended for current and future generations of children.

World Bee Day is celebrated on 20 May at the initiative of Slovenia, in honour of Anton Janša, a pioneer of modern beekeeping, with the aim of raising awareness of the importance of bees and other pollinators for humanity and environmental protection.

We invite all citizens, media, and nature lovers to join us in marking this important day and supporting the shared message:

“When we protect bees – we protect life.”