THE BEE-NEFIT
The Bee-nefit is an interactive installation whose intention is not only to draw awareness to the importance of honey bees in our eco system and dietary needs, but also to aid in their well-being and longevity. Honey bee pollination accounts for one third of the food we eat and their work is worth over fifteen billion dollars annually in the United States. They are without a doubt essential.
In 2006, alarms were sounded by American beekeepers because large amounts of honey bees were disappearing. The phenomenon has become known as Colony Collapse Disorder. Researchers have not pin pointed a singular origin of CCD, but have identified a combination of possible causes. Some of these factors, such as insecticides and loss of habitat, are due to human manipulation.The Bee-nefit is an effort to educate people regarding the importance of honey bees and an invitation to expand their habitat.
The installation is composed of two hundred hexagonal cells arranged similarly to a honeycomb. On each cell are two facts pertaining to honey bees and two related hand-drawn renderings. Visitors are encouraged to take a piece of the exhibition and a packet of flower seeds to plant, thereby providing bee nourishment and supporting the longevity of bee species.
In 2006, alarms were sounded by American beekeepers because large amounts of honey bees were disappearing. The phenomenon has become known as Colony Collapse Disorder. Researchers have not pin pointed a singular origin of CCD, but have identified a combination of possible causes. Some of these factors, such as insecticides and loss of habitat, are due to human manipulation.The Bee-nefit is an effort to educate people regarding the importance of honey bees and an invitation to expand their habitat.
The installation is composed of two hundred hexagonal cells arranged similarly to a honeycomb. On each cell are two facts pertaining to honey bees and two related hand-drawn renderings. Visitors are encouraged to take a piece of the exhibition and a packet of flower seeds to plant, thereby providing bee nourishment and supporting the longevity of bee species.