Bumblebee rearing for Úhonice Primary and Early Years School
- Since 2021 We ensure beekeeping in cooperation with the school management.
Úhonice Primary and Nursery School
- In 2021, red-tailed bumblebees were successfully bred here, and 2022 was successfully completed with the breeding of meadow bumblebees.
- In 2023, not only we but also the children will be hoping for the return and self-establishment of a hive. The meadow bumblebee is an ideal species for the school, as children will be able to observe most of its life cycle by the end of the school year.
- The breeding takes place in a hive of our own manufacture (instructions are available here) , excellent thermal insulation made it possible to place them in the entrance garden area of the school, where they are visible not only to children but also to visitors and parents of the school.
- By breeding, we promote and educate not only about the lives of bumblebees, but also about the importance of protecting the areas that provide them with food.
- Last year, the school, with the help of parents and children, significantly transformed the garden. A number of environmental elements were added, the original drab garden is enhanced with an experiential path, an insect hotel, a herb garden, and plans are in place for a meadow in the area of the original lawn and water features, which will be utilised not only by the children. The entire garden is thus undergoing a gradual transformation towards ecological education for children, where our bumblebees are a suitable addition.
- Our project is a long-term event that we can expand with further activities according to the school's needs and requirements.
- school website here
Date of last update: 22/10/2022
A tablet located within the school's entrance portal.
The hive also includes an information panel on the roof of the hive for children and casual visitors.
meadow bumblebee – successful breeding in 2022