BeeHome

Preservation of pollinator species for sustainable use of environment by joint cross-border collaboration of local citizens

A project that encourage the sustainable utilization of joint natural resources and biodiversity by effective cross-border collaboration. The project has set a goal to establish 300 professionally installed bee hotels, actively engaging over 900 citizen scientists and 1200 community members in conservation activities.

Bee Hotel Workshop in Tivadar

Engaging Youth in Pollinator Conservation On July 24, 2025, the Felső-Tisza Foundation, as the Hungarian partner of the Bee Home project, organized an interactive educational event at the Tiszavirág Youth Camp in Tivadar. The aim was to introduce the camp...

Wild, vital, and underestimated

The world of pollinators you might not know about When you see an insect landing on a flower, it's not just a beautiful scene from nature. It’s pollination in action. At that moment, the plant gets a chance for the next generation to be born. Pollination is the...

Bee Home at the Sándorhomoki Kúria Autumn Equinox Festival

On September 20, 2025, the Bee Home Project joined the Autumn Equinox Festival at the Sándorhomoki Kúria, a heartwarming celebration of creativity, community, and the harmony between people and nature. Set against the golden backdrop of early autumn,...

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IMPLEMENTATION PERIOD

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BACKGROUND

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CONTACT

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PARTNERS

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BUDGET

The aim of the project is to mitigate the degradation of agro-eco- systems and natural habitats through active conservation of pollinator species involving local communities in citizen science activi- ties and with promotion of sustainable methods.

Awareness

Through the creation of short documentary films, tabletop game, online communication platforms, cross-border public events and children’s creative competitions, the project aims to foster awareness and participation in pollinator conservation efforts.

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Innovative approach

The project’s innovative approach combines educational outreach, community engagement and cross-border collaboration.

Resilience to environmental challenges

The project’s beneficiaries include local communities, schools, farmers, NGOs and governmental agencies, all of whom stand to gain from improved ecosystem services, enhanced biodiversity and increased resilience to environmental challenges.

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Collaboration

Through collaboration and innovation, we strive to encourage significant measures towards a sustainable future for both pollinators and people.

Conservation efforts

This project is an unprecedented attempt to tackle the alarming reduction of pollinators in our area.

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Habitat connectivity

By enhancing habitat connectivity and promoting stakeholder engagement, the project aims to boost pollinator populations and reduce biodiversity loss.

The background

“Bee Hotel” may sound like the title of a horror movie, but rest assured, it’s nothing of the sort. Many people view insects with disdain, considering them useless or even bothersome. However, these tiny creatures play a crucial role in ecosystems and offer significant benefits to agriculture. Insects are fundamental to biodiversity, making up a staggering 80% of all living organisms on Earth. According to the WWF, three-quarters of the world’s major crops and nearly 90% of wild plants rely on pollinators—especially solitary wild bees. Yet, in recent decades, insect populations have plummeted, largely due to the pressures of industrial agriculture.

So, what exactly is a bee hotel? These structures serve as shelters and breeding sites for solitary wild bees, which are vital for pollination. With pollinators facing increasing threats such as habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change, the Bee Home project aims to support their essential role in maintaining ecosystem health.