The BEE HOME project continues to mobilize citizens across Romania, Hungary, and Ukraine in an ambitious effort to protect pollinators and support biodiversity. On February 11, 2025, the project was officially launched at a public workshop in Satu Mare, Romania. This milestone attracted media attention, including coverage by the Hungarian-language regional TV station M1 Szatmárnémeti.
Watch the full segment here:
Project Representatives in the Spotlight
The M1 news report featured interviews with key project leaders and participants:
- Dr. Tamás Sike, project manager (Asociația E-Consult Satu Mare), introduced the goals of the BEE HOME project, emphasizing its focus on pollinator protection through citizen science and cross-border collaboration.
- Dr. Zoltán László, conservation biologist and expert (E-Consult Association), highlighted the ecological importance of solitary pollinators and explained how bee hotels contribute to biodiversity conservation.
- An engaged local volunteer also appeared in the segment, sharing her personal motivation for joining the initiative and reflecting on her experience installing a bee hotel.
Shared Efforts for a Shared Future
During the TV feature, visuals from the opening workshop were shown — including participants assembling bee hotels, expert-led presentations, and interactive materials prepared for volunteers and educators. Project staff discussed how communities from all three countries are now actively involved in:
- Installing pollinator hotels across project sites
- Submitting photo documentation of bee hotel usage
- Monitoring solitary pollinator species with expert support
- Exchanging experiences and best practices via shared digital platforms
A joint letter to volunteers and an educational contest for children in Ukraine are also planned, reinforcing the importance of cross-border environmental cooperation.
Building Environmental Awareness Through Action
As highlighted by the M1 coverage, the BEE HOME project is not just about data collection — it’s about empowering people to take part in biodiversity protection where they live. Volunteers receive training, educational tools, and expert feedback, helping them understand their local ecosystems while contributing to scientific knowledge.
Funded by the INTERREG VI-A NEXT Hungary-Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine Programme, the BEE HOME project demonstrates how citizen engagement, environmental education, and regional cooperation can together create real, measurable impact.
🌿 Learn more about our mission: https://beehome.ecoedu.ro
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