Something’s Buzzing at The Mercado Rancho Bernardo
As we continue to see new growth and development in San Diego a new trend is taking flight—urban beekeeping. Awareness around the importance of pollinators is growing and more and more commercial real estate owners and managers are embracing hive hosting. Beyond just honey production, urban beekeeping offers a multitude of benefits that contribute to a healthier environment and a sweeter urban landscape.
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Supporting Local Food Production: With the decline in honeybee populations globally, urban beekeeping helps fill the pollination gap and ensures the success of local food production. By maintaining beehives in urban areas, beekeepers provide nearby gardens and farms with a reliable source of pollinators, ultimately contributing to increased crop yields and a more sustainable food system. As a result, urban beekeepers actively participate in the movement towards locally sourced, fresh produce that benefits both consumers and the environment.
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Environmental Guardians: Bees are environmental superheroes, and urban beekeepers act as guardians of their hives. By practicing responsible beekeeping methods, such as providing ample food sources and creating safe habitats, urban beekeepers promote biodiversity and help restore natural ecosystems within urban environments. Bees also contribute to the health and vitality of nearby green spaces by pollinating trees, which improves air quality and enhances the overall aesthetic appeal of the city.
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Education and Awareness: Intersection partnered with Alvéole to install and maintain our rooftop hive because of the education and activities they offer to tenants and the community. They provide an opportunity to learn about the intricacies of the hive, the social structure of bees, and the process of honey production. By engaging with urban beekeeping with Alvéole, we’ve become more connected to our tenants and have gained a deeper understanding of the delicate balance between humans and pollinators.
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Supporting Local Food Production: With the decline in honeybee populations globally, urban beekeeping helps fill the pollination gap and ensures the success of local food production. By maintaining beehives in urban areas, beekeepers provide nearby gardens and farms with a reliable source of pollinators, ultimately contributing to increased crop yields and a more sustainable food system. As a result, urban beekeepers actively participate in the movement towards locally sourced, fresh produce that benefits both consumers and the environment.
Urban beekeeping is a win-win endeavor. By supporting the bee population at and around The Mercado Rancho Bernardo, we promote the growth of thriving urban ecosystems, foster local food production, raise environmental awareness, and enjoy the delectable rewards of honey. Together, we can create a greener, more sustainable future—one hive at a time.
To learn more about our partnership with Alvéole, please contact Nicole Schuck at [email protected].
Natalie Baylon is the Marketing Coordinator at Intersection, providing strategic marketing expertise to support business objectives across company divisions. For general and marketing inquiries, please contact Natalie at [email protected]