Honey bees don't just flourish in peoples back gardens or the countryside, they thrive in urban environments just like Liverpool ONE.
Two beehives were added to the roof of Barclays Bank on Lord Street in 2019 as part of Liverpool ONE's commitment to green initiatives in urban environments.
The shopping centre joined forces with horticultural experts, Nurture, and John, master beekeeper at Nurture and have been keeping an eye on the bees ever since.
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As well as the hives, 'bug hotels' with 12 species of insects have also been added to Chavasse Park to give them shelter during the winter months.
Both initiatives nurture biodiversity the local environment and are part of our ongoing commitment to Liverpool ONE becoming greener.
Beekeeper John was so inspired by Liverpool ONE's green initiatives and effort in taking practical measures to protect pollinators and was 'eager to get involved from the beginning'.
After two years of more than 160,000 worker bees keeping the hives in top condition, they have no produced more than 80 jars of honey.
Liverpool ONE are now looking for a deserving school and its pupils to come forward to receive the honey, which have been harvested in the city centre.
A spokesperson from the shopping centre said: "We are delighted to have produced our first batch of honey and we cannot wait for your school to try it!
"The chosen school will also be treated to a “Bee-keeping and honey-harvesting” session by bee-keeper, John Beavan.
If you would like to nominate your school, visit the Liverpool ONE website.
