PARTNERS
The project is only possible through the partnership of many local organisations, each united through their care for community and concern for the environment.
Hives for Humanity
Hives for Humanity is a non profit organization that enhances community through apiculture. Through mentorship based programming we create flexible opportunities for people to engage in the therapeutic culture that surrounds the beehive; we foster connectivity to nature and to each other; we participate in local sustainable economies; and we do so with respect and joy.
Our core programming focuses on working alongside at-risk communities, creating a supportive and connected network and offering opportunity for building self worth and community pride. We connect people to nature, to community and to themselves, and we do it through the bees.
Homesteader's Emporium
Homesteader’s Emporium provides Vancouver residents with a convenient, one-stop shop where they can find know-how and supplies for a wide range of do-it-yourself urban homesteading projects. The store facilitates rediscovering lost skills through educational programs and community events, offering tools for healthier, more self-sufficient living, and good clean fun.
Fairmont Waterfront
The Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver has partnered with Hives for Humanity to take their eco-focused commitment to a community connected level, engaging with and exchanging resources between the Fairmont Waterfront Apiary and Hotel, and Hives for Humanity apiaries, gardens and projects on the DTES, East Hastings Corridor.
Their donation to this project has enabled us to put Mason Bee Houses and Mason Bee Cocoons into each of our partner's green spaces, free of charge!
We are continuing our work with the Fairmont Waterfront, to do more of this work, at the community connected level.
The Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver has partnered with Hives for Humanity to take their eco-focused commitment to a community connected level, engaging with and exchanging resources between the Fairmont Waterfront Apiary and Hotel, and Hives for Humanity apiaries, gardens and projects on the DTES, East Hastings Corridor.
Their donation to this project has enabled us to put Mason Bee Houses and Mason Bee Cocoons into each of our partner's green spaces, free of charge!
We are continuing our work with the Fairmont Waterfront, to do more of this work, at the community connected level.
Hastings Folk Garden Soceity and the PHS Community Service Society
The Hastings Folk Garden Society's Hastings Urban Farm (HUF) provides opportunities for employment, for volunteering and for meaningful engagement in programming, to individuals struggling with poverty and addiction and other barriers to stability. Volunteers are trained to grow vegetables and fruit for market, and are provided with fresh organic produce at discounted rates.
HUF is a complement to the Hastings Folk Garden; both spaces are part of the Hastings Folk Garden Society, and both provide opportunities for residents of the DTES to engage in natural systems, develop their skills, access other support, and be part of a community that is supportive and caring.
The DTES is a beautiful place and home to creative, caring people, who are looking for ways to connect back to natural systems and reap the rewards of seeing plants grow from seed to plate. HUF also provides a space for other community projects and events including an annual Powwow honouring elders, as well as farmers and markets through the summer.
PHS Community Service Society (PHS) is a non-profit organization, that provides supportive housing, health and addiction services, and meaningful cultural, social and economic opportunities for low barrier marginalized individuals in the DTES. The PHS has been incredibly supportive of the Hastings Folk Garden Society, providing the green spaces themselves, staffing support and other resources wherever possible. The PHS also supports 4 apiaries each with therapeutic beekeeping programming, through Hives for Humanity.
The Hastings Folk Garden Society's Hastings Urban Farm (HUF) provides opportunities for employment, for volunteering and for meaningful engagement in programming, to individuals struggling with poverty and addiction and other barriers to stability. Volunteers are trained to grow vegetables and fruit for market, and are provided with fresh organic produce at discounted rates.
HUF is a complement to the Hastings Folk Garden; both spaces are part of the Hastings Folk Garden Society, and both provide opportunities for residents of the DTES to engage in natural systems, develop their skills, access other support, and be part of a community that is supportive and caring.
The DTES is a beautiful place and home to creative, caring people, who are looking for ways to connect back to natural systems and reap the rewards of seeing plants grow from seed to plate. HUF also provides a space for other community projects and events including an annual Powwow honouring elders, as well as farmers and markets through the summer.
PHS Community Service Society (PHS) is a non-profit organization, that provides supportive housing, health and addiction services, and meaningful cultural, social and economic opportunities for low barrier marginalized individuals in the DTES. The PHS has been incredibly supportive of the Hastings Folk Garden Society, providing the green spaces themselves, staffing support and other resources wherever possible. The PHS also supports 4 apiaries each with therapeutic beekeeping programming, through Hives for Humanity.
The City of Vancouver Parks Board
Along with the City of Vancouver Parks Board, we have installed Mason Bee houses in four sites: in McLean Park next to the field house, in partnership with the Urban Weavers; in Oppenheimer Park in the Ladies Tea Garden beside the Medicine Garden; in Crab Park beside the pond near the pier; and in Pigeon Park in the central planter.
In Pigeon Park we put in special effort, alongside the community that calls the park home. We worked with those in the park, and with the Drug Users Resource Centre Drinker's Lounge, to build a cedar planter around the tree, and are continuing to care for the pollinator friendly plants we installed there, and connect to the community in the park. The planter was dedicated, by the community, to those friends and family lost but never forgotton.
Along with the City of Vancouver Parks Board, we have installed Mason Bee houses in four sites: in McLean Park next to the field house, in partnership with the Urban Weavers; in Oppenheimer Park in the Ladies Tea Garden beside the Medicine Garden; in Crab Park beside the pond near the pier; and in Pigeon Park in the central planter.
In Pigeon Park we put in special effort, alongside the community that calls the park home. We worked with those in the park, and with the Drug Users Resource Centre Drinker's Lounge, to build a cedar planter around the tree, and are continuing to care for the pollinator friendly plants we installed there, and connect to the community in the park. The planter was dedicated, by the community, to those friends and family lost but never forgotton.
The Pollinator Corridor
Additional partners providing Mason Bee habitat and forage sites and enagaging in education, outreach and pollinator programming include:
Strathcona BIA;
Union Market;
Strathcona Community Centre;
Carscadden Architect;
Woodwards Community Housing Garden;
Lux Hotel; Sorella House;
Hugh Bird Residence;
DTES Neighbourhood House and Servants Community Garden;
Red Clover Community Garden;
Rennie Art Gallery;
Strathcona School House and Chalk Studios
... see the hand drawn map below to get a sense of the corridor!
Additional partners providing Mason Bee habitat and forage sites and enagaging in education, outreach and pollinator programming include:
Strathcona BIA;
Union Market;
Strathcona Community Centre;
Carscadden Architect;
Woodwards Community Housing Garden;
Lux Hotel; Sorella House;
Hugh Bird Residence;
DTES Neighbourhood House and Servants Community Garden;
Red Clover Community Garden;
Rennie Art Gallery;
Strathcona School House and Chalk Studios
... see the hand drawn map below to get a sense of the corridor!