- BEE CONNECTION COURSES AVAILABLE please phone 07772 174937
At Bee Connection we’re a passionate community enterprise dedicated to educating and connecting people to the world of bees. Our mission is to create unique learning opportunities about honeybees, their critical roles within our ecosystems, and the knowledge needed to sustain their health and happiness. From managing honeybee hives to understanding the delicate balance of local ecology, we believe responsible beekeeping is essential—especially in urban environments like London, which is thought to hold the highest density of honeybee hives in Europe.
Our educational programs span a range of teaching perspectives from British Beekeeping Association’s standard beekeeping theory to more natural and organic approaches. We embrace various traditions and methods to ensure that each person gains a thorough understanding of beekeeping, bee behaviour, and habitat needs. Through these varied approaches, we help you learn how to care for bees responsibly and sustainably, equipping you to make positive contributions to their well-being and yours.
Sue Hubbell
Beyond teaching beekeeping, we seek to highlight how honeybees influence the natural ecology of our area. High hive density, especially in urban settings, impacts wild pollinators and other invertebrates, making it crucial to consider forage availability and habitat diversity. By increasing green spaces, planting native species, and building pollinator corridors, we’re working to reduce competitive pressures on wild pollinators and to foster a more balanced environment. If you’re interested in contributing to this effort, from your balcony or garden, reach out to us for guidance on native plant species to support a thriving ecosystem
Our commitment to biodiversity means not only nurturing honeybees but also conserving London’s rich variety of pollinators. Through habitat restoration and pollinator-friendly planting initiatives, we’re linking Crouch End’s historic woodland to other green areas, forming essential corridors that sustain bees and other wildlife. We work with native Black Bees, preserving local DNA suited to our climate. We also build our own chimney hives designed to keep bees safely above head height, especially around children.
Join us on our journey to cultivate thriving bee habitats, create community awareness, and inspire sustainable, responsible stewardship of our natural world.
