UBI Urban Beekeeping Initiative

07/12/2019

Our neighbors in Appleton, WI have just become a Bee City! Worth aspiring to in our own communities. Read more about the benefits of urban bees.

Header photo by: Randy Dodd

06/30/2019

How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour
--Isaac Watts, 1715

09/08/2017

Good morning! I've been contacted this week by someone who has a natural beehive on their property. Unexpected hives aren't always welcome or safe: so, is there anyone on this list who might remove the hive and relocate it? This would be a great way to start beekeeping in full, and you'll preserve an established hive of our precious bees. Please contact me if you're interested. Many thanks!

08/27/2017

"Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri reported: A man came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and told him that his brother’s stomach was upset. The Prophet said, “Give him honey.” So he gave it to him, but then later he came and said, “I have given him honey but it has only made his stomach more upset.” He said this three times and then he came a fourth time, and the Prophet said, “Give him honey.” He said, “I have already given it to him but it has only made his stomach more upset.” The Prophet said, “Allah has spoken the truth and your brother’s bowels are mistaken.” So the Prophet made him drink more honey and he recovered."

Source: Sahih Muslim 4114

12/14/2016

The Village of Shorewood now has a formal permit for us urban beekeepers! Take a look at the requirements and see if you're ready for a hive!

11/11/2016

08/10/2016

Be part of the dialogue, and craft your community!

Does your city prohibit beekeeping? This video, by Scott Offord of Beepods, will show you how to learn about changing your own city's beekeeping ordinance to allow beekeeping.

07/30/2016

Please be active! Write to your local leaders and attend council meetings. Put beekeeping on the agenda. Let your community know the benefits of urban beekeeping.

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03/30/2016

"There is a story of a leader of the Sangat, who offered honey to Guru Sahib. The Guru refused, stating that when he had needed it most, the man had refused him. When the Sikh asked for enlightenment, the Guru pointed towards Bhai Kattu, a poor Sikh who was hungry and had been denied honey by the same man. 'Feeding the poor is actually feeding the Guru,' he explained."

Sikh Guru Sahib There is a story of a leader of the Sangat, who offered honey to Guru Sahib. The Guru refused, stating that when he had needed it mo

03/16/2016

Welcome to all of our new friends! This early warm weather reminds us that bees will be back in our own back yards very soon. Are you planting this year? Consider flowers, herbs, vegetables or decorative plants. Make your corner of the world part of the global habitat!

02/24/2016

“Everything takes time. Bees have to move very fast to stay still.”
― David Foster Wallace

04/10/2015

This is an excellent introduction to beekeeping. Enjoy the site, and see other people who have organized information and fellowship around the hive!

As a public service, the American Beekeeping Federation (ABF) offers free beginning beekeeping information, which can be found as PDF files at the links below.