About this Event
Buzzy Designs: How to Create a Landscape for Bees?
Come join us at the Bee Embassy - Steede Hoge Woerd for a fun and informative event on creating a buzz-worthy landscape for our favorite pollinators! Learn all about designing a bee-friendly environment that not only benefits these essential creatures but also adds beauty to your surroundings. From selecting the right plants to creating habitats, we'll cover it all. Don't miss out on this chance to make a positive impact on our environment!
The workshop aims to blend theory and practice, providing a comprehensive understanding of designing habitats for bees in the Netherlands. Here's a sneak peek at the program:
Welcome & Introduction (1 PM)
A brief overview of the workshop, the venue, and the pollination program.
An interactive quiz to gauge participants' knowledge about bees.
- Expert Presentations
Our guests (Utrecht Natuurlijk - Astrid van den Broek /EIS - Linde Slikboer/ Bee artist - Tim Joye /Designer - Matthijs Hollanders) will start the event with presentations and we will delve into the essentials of creating optimal bee habitats through a concise presentation.
- Guided Walk
A tour of the city farm and the @Bee Embassy, reflecting on the process and results achieved. We are thrilled to have Tim Jooye, the curator of the Bee Embassy, lead this segment.
- Design Exercise
Under the guidance of Matthijs Hollanders, a landscape architect at de Urbanisten and guest lecturer in urban ecology at TU Delft, participants will engage in a hands-on design exercise. In groups, we will conceptualize the ultimate bee landscape, followed by short pitches and expert feedback.
- Closing & Networking
The day will wrap up around 5 PM with a networking borrel at a location in Utrecht to be confirmed.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn, design, and network with fellow enthusiasts and experts in the field!
RSVP today and bee there!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bee Embassy - Steede Hoge Woerd, 1 Hoge Woerdplein, Utrecht, Netherlands
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