Scopa Wild Bee Homes
Scopa Wild Bee Homes
How They Help Canadian Pollinators
The first thing that pops into my head when I think Bee Home is a swarming bee hive. Hanging from a tree and dripping honey, but the reality is that there are over 20,000 species of bees in the world and only 8 of those are considered to be honey bees. These other varieties of bees are considered wild bees as they do not live in a hive, rather they are solitary and find a safe space for them and their young on their own. Usually they would find this in holes in the ground or wood, but with Scopa Bee Homes, these bees get safe space without having to search.
Scopa bee homes are created by Ryan Brideau and Dr. Jessica Forrest, who is the head of the Forrest Lab at the University of Ottawa, which studies the evolutionary ecology of plant–pollinator interactions. She researches and explores how climate change is affecting our pollinator friends and with the help of Brideau and his woodworking skills, they together have created this Bee home to truly help our pollinators.
One of the things that Scopa prides themselves in is the quality of their product. They call these heirloom pieces as they are made from white oak and are made to last years and years to come. Every step of the making process is done in Canada. All the raw materials used are locally sourced and handmade, making each piece one of a kind in its own right. These homes are made to last through harsh Canadian winters, tested in Ottawa Ontario where they are made.
Toronto Botanical Gardens, Garden Shop is always on the search for high quality pollinator friendly goods and Scopa Bee Homes are exactly that. Made to last, with everything sourced from Canada, you can be sure that not only is this an eco-conscious purchase, it’s an item that can be passed down for generations.