Urban Beekeepers Unite Summit
A Virtual Gathering of Beekeeping Enthusiasts 🐝
Session: Community Building and Environmental Justice through Urban Beekeeping
Community Organizer
Miguel Garcia
Miguel Garcia is a community organizer and beekeeper based in New York City. He has worked with urban beekeeping organizations to develop programs that promote beekeeping as a tool for community building and environmental justice.
Mr. Garcia is also an active member of the local community and has served on the board of several neighborhood organizations.
His work focuses on the social and cultural dimensions of urban beekeeping and its potential to promote greater community resilience and cohesion.
He has been recognized for his contributions to the field with numerous awards and honors, including the Mayor's Award for Environmental Leadership.
Agenda
- Overview of the social and cultural dimensions of urban beekeeping
- Strategies for using urban beekeeping as a tool for community building and environmental justice
- Case studies of successful community-based urban beekeeping initiatives
- Q&A with Miguel Garcia
Experts Speakers
Dr. Rebecca Ellis
Researcher, Author
Johny Nguyen
Founder - Beekeeping LA
Dr. Susan Lee
Veterinarian
Claire Sanchez
Artist
Urban Beekeepers Unite
A Virtual Gathering of Beekeeping Enthusiasts
Jack Green
Urban Farmer
Session: May 15th @ 2pm EST
Time: 60 Mins
Dr. Rebecca Ellis
Creating a Sustainable Urban Beekeeping Practice
🕧11am - 12pm
Johnny Nguyen
From Hobbyist to Entrepreneur: Building a Successful Urban Beekeeping Business
🕧12pm - 1pm
Dr. Susan Lee
"Bee Health and Wellness in Urban Environments: Best Practices for Promoting Sustainable Populations
🕧1pm - 2pm
Miguel Garcia
Community Building and Environmental Justice through Urban Beekeeping
🕧2pm - 3pm
Claire Sanchez
Inspiring Awareness and Understanding of Bees and Their Importance through Art
🕧3pm - 4pm
Jack Green
Integrating Bees into Urban Agriculture Systems: Enhancing Productivity and Sustainability through Beekeeping
🕧4pm - 5pm
