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Purpose

We are a grassroots organization founded in 2019 upon the guiding principles of an obsession with native bees and the desire to bring people together over that shared passion.​

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Vision

 

We envision a future where BC’s native bees are thriving and protected.​

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Mission

 

To lead collaborative, community- and science-based actions that support native bees and other wild pollinators through art, education, and research.

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Organizational Philosophy

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Purpose

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  • Protect and promote British Columbia’s native bees and other wild pollinators for their critical role in maintaining a healthy environment;

  • Inspire connectedness to nature through the scientific and artistic study of our native pollinators and their habitats;

  • Lead activities including but not limited to: scientific research, education and outreach, citizen science, artistic creation and interpretation, and conservation actions (e.g., habitat restoration);

  • Advocate (municipally, provincially, federally) for additional protections and programs for native pollinators;

  • Provide expertise to practitioners for running external programs to protect and enhance British Columbia’s native pollinator populations;

  • Attract a diverse group of both experts and enthusiasts to membership.

    • Values​

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    • Accountability: We use a transparent, evidence-based approach to inform our practices and commit to ongoing learning as new knowledge arises.

    • Decolonization: We commit to working towards mitigating historic and ongoing injustices, against humans and non-humans that have taken place on this land.

    • Collaboration: We cultivate connections between people and organizations to amplify the impact of bee and pollinator conservation initiatives. We prioritize fostering reciprocal, mutually respectful relationships for long-lasting, meaningful impacts.

    • Diversity: We promote multicultural, cross-disciplinary approaches in our work. We protect and restore diverse habitats for pollinators.

    • Inclusivity: We commit to fostering a safe and welcoming environment for all who have an interest in supporting and protecting native bees.

    • Equity and Accessibility: We recognize the existence of societal barriers and advantages, and strive to allocate resources towards ensuring these barriers can be overcome by all.

    • Justice: We actively work towards dismantling the systemic barriers to learning about, supporting, and protecting native bees.

    • Sustainability: We commit to ecologically conscious actions that meet the needs of the present, without reducing the ability of future human and non-human generations to meet their own needs.

    • Respect: We commit to ensuring an environment of intra- and interpersonal compassion and dignity. We recognize the inherent value of all living beings and ecosystems. Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.

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