Build a Beehive

Why this event?

In Build a Beehive, participants step into the world of a thriving bee colony, where everyone has an important role to play. Teams tackle a series of interactive challenges designed to strengthen communication, creativity, and teamwork. As they earn points and complete challenges, they work together to construct real beehives that will be donated to local environmental organizations.

Every completed beehive creates a lasting impact. Healthy bee populations support entire ecosystems by enabling plants to produce seeds and fruits that feed birds, mammals, and countless other wildlife species. One out of every three bites of food we eat depends on pollinators, yet bee populations continue to decline due to habitat loss, pesticide exposure, and climate-related pressures. By building and donating beehives, teams help create safe habitats for bees, support local conservation efforts, and contribute to healthier ecosystems and more resilient communities.

To make each donation even more meaningful, participants write heartfelt messages of appreciation to local beekeepers on plantable seeded cards. These personal notes recognize the important work beekeepers do to protect pollinators and provide recipients with flowers that offer an additional food source for bees.

The result is an unforgettable beehive building experience that strengthens relationships, impacts the community, and helps protect one of nature’s most essential species for generations to come.

** Click here to learn how your team’s efforts can help solve the growing problems U.S. bee-farmers are having. **