Organizational Philosophy
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.
Vision
We envision a future where BC’s native bees are thriving and protected.
Mission
To lead collaborative, community- and science-based actions that support native bees and other wild pollinators through art, education, and research.
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;
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Inspire connectedness to nature through the scientific and artistic study of our native pollinators and their habitats;
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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);
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Advocate (municipally, provincially, federally) for additional protections and programs for native pollinators;
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Provide expertise to practitioners for running external programs to protect and enhance British Columbia’s native pollinator populations;
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Attract a diverse group of both experts and enthusiasts to membership.
Values
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Diversity: We protect and restore diverse habitats for pollinators. We promote diverse ways of knowing and multicultural, cross-disciplinary approaches in our work.
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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.
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Decolonization: We commit to working towards mitigating historic and ongoing injustices, against humans and non-humans that have taken place on this land.
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Collaboration: We cultivate connections between people and organizations to amplify the impact of bee and pollinator conservation initiatives.
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Inclusivity: We commit to fostering a safe and welcoming environment for all who have a passion for supporting and protecting native bees.