Bee Park

This specially landscaped space of 600 m² is conceived as an interactive green (eco) classroom and research centre open to everyone – from students, pupils and kindergarten children to beekeepers and beekeepers' associations. The park's main aim is to raise awareness of the exceptional importance of bees and pollinators and to link research with practical experience.

The park is rich in honey plants, dominated by native species that provide key resources such as nectar and pollen and support the pollinators of the surrounding area. Information boards offer a “glimpse” into the fascinating world of bees. Visitors can learn about the diversity of bees, the characteristics of the Macedonian honey bee (Apis mellifera macedonica), its anatomy and physiology, the most common diseases, parasites and predators, the pollination process, and valuable bee products and the benefits of apitherapy and apitourism.

A special place in the park belongs to the many kinds of bee habitats and teaching aids, such as primitive hives (the so-called trmki), various types of modern hives, a pollinator hotel and a sand habitat for solitary insects – a sandarium. Beekeeping equipment and tools are also on display, giving visitors a full picture of how beekeeping has developed over time and in practice.

The Faculty's students are actively involved in the daily care, upkeep and enrichment of the park, an invaluable part of their practical education. Bringing together nature, science and the commitment of young people, the Bee Park is a true corner where every visitor can learn something new, understand the unbreakable bond between nature and people, and contribute to the protection of pollinators.

The park is always open to visitors. If you are planning an organised tour with an expert guide, please contact the Laboratory of Honey Bee Biology and Breeding.

• Laboratory of Honey Bee Biology and Breeding
• beelab@fznh.ukim.edu.mk