Bee City

Wilmington Named the 10th Bee City

In 2006, honey bee colonies started disappearing. Beekeepers became concerned because bees do more than make honey. They help produce many of our favorite foods. Eight-five percent of flowering plants and trees rely on pollinators for survival.

Bee City USA was founded in Asheville, North Carolina, in 2012 to promote efforts that reverse pollinator declines. The initiative provides a framework for communities to work together to conserve native pollinators by increasing the abundance of native plants, providing nest sites, and reducing the use of pesticides.

The Bee City USA certification is both an honor and a responsibility. The program endorses a set of commitments for creating sustainable habitats for pollinators, and encourages city leaders to raise awareness of the contribution bees and other pollinators make to our world. 

Wilmington received Bee City certification in June 2015 and is joined by more than 200 Bee City USA affiliates nationwide.

• The Mission of Bee City USA
• New Hanover County Beekeepers' Association

View this important guide to solving your pest problems without harming pollinators.

For Local Beekeepers

• 27 Beekeeping Resources
• Solving Your Pest Problems Without Harming Pollinators

How You Can Help

• Pollinators Need You
• Pollinator Friendly Practices
• Selecting Plants for Pollinators
• Gardening for Pollinators
• Why Pollination is Important for Clean Air and Water