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Buzzing with purpose: Beehive installed on Building H rooftop

Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has taken a sweet, new step toward sustainability and environmental education. A beehive has officially been installed on the rooftop of Building H, and it is already creating a buzz around campus.

This initiative, led by the Sustainability Committee and the Institute for Environmental Science and Sustainability in collaboration with student organizations, brings live beekeeping right to our community. The hive will serve as a hands-on learning lab for students and anyone interested in honeybee conservation.

Why bees? Why now?

Honeybees play a vital role in our ecosystem, and this project gives GGC students a chance to:

• Learn the basics of beekeeping
• Understand pollinator ecology
• Participate in sustainability efforts
• Connect with peers through scheduled educational events

Stay tuned for upcoming meetings, workshops and opportunities to visit the hive. Details will be shared via campus announcements.

Popping in with five fun bee facts

Following are some fascinating bee trivia:

1. A hive of bees flies 55,000 miles to make just one pound of honey.
2. A single bee produces only 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime.
3. Bees love caffeinated nectar (Relatable, right?).
4. You can hear them buzz because they flap their wings 200 times per second.
5. Stone Age cave paintings show ancient beekeepers, a craft as old as humanity itself.

Why this matters

Insecticides, pollution and habitat loss are threatening bee populations worldwide. Beekeeping helps support pollinator health and, in turn, protects the ecosystems and food systems we rely on.

At GGC, we are proud to take action, educating the next generation while protecting the planet.

Want to get involved?

Interested in learning more or joining a hive visit? Keep an eye on your inbox or email Aubrey Dyer, the Institute for Environmental Science and Sustainability director.

Let’s keep the buzz going!