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How To Save The Bees with Nicole + Tim of Detroit Hives
How To Save The Bees with Nicole + Tim of Detroit Hives
How To Save The Bees with Nicole + Tim of Detroit Hives
Wednesday 9th January 2019
Join Detroit Hives on the 'Hippie Haven Podcast' as they turn vacant lots into bee farms, fostering conservation and community education.
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Get the buttons here!Buzzing with Purpose: Detroit Hives' Urban Beekeeping Revolution
Bees are definitely crucial to the population of our food, and without bees, a lot of our fruits and vegetables won't grow correctly, if not grow at all, and this can be a food shortage.
Imagine turning empty city lots into thriving bee sanctuaries. That's exactly what Nicole Lindsey and Timothy Paule are doing with Detroit Hives. In this episode of the 'Hippie Haven Podcast', host Callee sits down with the dynamic duo to discuss their mission to save honeybees while revitalizing urban Detroit. Nicole and Timothy share how they started Detroit Hives, a non-profit transforming neglected spaces into urban bee farms, benefiting both the environment and the local community.
Bees play a crucial role in our food system, and without them, our fruits and vegetables would be in jeopardy. This episode dives into the fascinating world of bees and their indispensable contribution to our ecosystem. Nicole and Timothy explain how their bee farms not only conserve honeybees but also educate the community, particularly schools and local businesses, about the importance of cross-pollination. But it’s not just about bees. Detroit Hives is also a beacon of community building.
The organization has set up a learning center where children and youth can engage in sustainable projects, manage vacant lots, and create positive change. Nicole and Timothy recount heartwarming stories of introducing young girls to beekeeping, helping them overcome their fear of bugs and feel more connected to nature. Urban beekeeping comes with its own set of challenges, like dealing with aggressive bees and unwanted pests.
Yet, the vacant lots in Detroit, rich with native plants and free from pesticides, provide an ideal environment for these urban apiaries. Nicole and Timothy also offer tips on how to identify pure honey and discuss their ambitious five-year plan to establish a network of hives across metro Detroit. If you're passionate about sustainability, community empowerment, or simply curious about the buzz around beekeeping, this episode is a must-listen.
Tune in to hear how Detroit Hives is making a difference one bee at a time.