Worcester Beekeepers were pleased to hear of the British Beekeepers’ Association’s ‘Plant a Tree’ initiative, marking 150 years of the Association’s work.

As we have managed colonies of bees at the Natural Burial Site at Worcester cemetery since 2021, it was an easy decision to approach the Council to agree on the placement of a lime tree in a location near to our bees.

Beehives were first introduced on the edge of the natural burial ground in 2021, as part of an initiative to support floral diversity and encourage pollinators.

It was a pleasure to be able to commemorate this collaboration and we are grateful to Council representatives and some of our Worcester beekeepers for their attendance at the tree planting ceremony.

Remember to check that your bees have enough stores to get them through till Spring.