BEE IS FOR BIODIVERSITY

Save Bees in Niagara
Support Biodiversity Learning

Beekeeping is disappearing even faster than the bees themselves.  Niagara, once a haven for pollinators, has lost over 20,000 hives in just four years.  Through our Host A Hive initiative, the Niagara Bee Group is placing hives across the region, gathering vital environmental data, and training the next generation of beekeepers.  One of those leaders is Jolenè Drouin, a single mother, naturalist, and passionate educator, who brings hands-on learning about bees, biodiversity, and environmental health to schools and community events. We're raising $15,000 by Labour Day to help Jolenè continue this vital work.  Your support helps protect pollinators and our planet.  Thank you!

Free Honey Bee Swarm Removal

If you see a beard-like swarm of bees hanging on a fence, bush, tree etc...
Please text a photo and location to 905-736-0176
A friendly beekeeper will respond with the proper equipment for the safe rescue and removal of Niagara honey bees.

Live Nest Cam

WHO WE ARE
​Niagara Bee Group provides the knowledge and services necessary to create vibrant natural habitats and sustainable ecosystems.

Our Programs

Traceability of Honey: Bees & Blockchain
Welcome to the Future of Honey Traceability.   Canada is renowned for producing some of the world’s finest honey. However, despite its high quality, Canadian honey faces challenges in accessing international markets. To thrive globally, modern solutions are essential.

OUR MISSION
To promote and build sustainable, biodiverse habitats in Niagara, where people and nature can coexist harmoniously

Objectives: 
​• renaturalize barren and brownfields
​• create biodiverse habitats
​• provide neighborhood pollination services
​• support community pollinator projects
​• advocate for green infrastructure in urban developments
​​• ​educate residents to become stewards of the land

OUR VISION
To ensure the long term health and vitality of biodiverse  ecosystems in Niagara

CURRENT & FUTURE INITIATIVES​

• Creation of Habitat Focusing on Supporting and Creating Biodiversity
• Educate Away from Ornamental to Functional at the High School Level
• Supply Specific Native Plant Plugs, Seeds, and Species for Reintroduction
• Reclaim Niagara's Extensive Brownfields to Model Biodiverse Habitats
• Urban Beekeeping as a Sustainable 200-Year Forward Target for Niagara
• Support Neighbourhood Pollination, Especially Backyard Vegetable Gardens
• Ensure Native Species Plants Have Pollinator Populations
• Farm Sector to Enhance, Value, and Encourage Land Stewardship
• Educate Municipalities on Biodiversity and Ecological Ethics

• Invasive Species Management
• Green Infrastructure Advocacy
• Riparian Restoration Projects
• Community Gardens for Biodiversity
• Genetic Diversity Conservation Programs
• Wildlife Corridor Establishment
• Permaculture Education and Implementation
• Greenways and Nature Trails Development
• Climate Change Resilience Initiatives

The Buzz on Pollinators
Written and photographed by Sandra Ozkur​

Let’s focus on pollinator gardens

Beginning a Pollinator Patch is Easy

Keystone Plants Create Biodiversity

Planting with
​Purpose

Wild bees, Honey bees & Wasps 

WE'RE SOCIAL

THINK GLOBAL, ACT LOCAL

BEE IS FOR BIO DIVERSITY
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