Bee conservation and sustainable honey production were the focus of a recent Negros Occidental Garden Club visit to the Bee Gawahon Livelihood on Apiculture Development Association in Victorias City.
Key Takeaways
- Members observed hive management and learned about efforts to protect native stingless bees.
- The visit also covered honey production programs that help local families generate income.
Bee conservation and livelihoods
The club visited the association, known as Bee GLAD, at Gawahon Eco-Tourism Park in Barangay 10, Sitio Gawahon. Members saw hive management demonstrations and learned how community-based efforts nurture and protect native bee species.
They also learned about livelihood programs built around sustainable honey production. The initiatives help local families earn income while encouraging the protection of forests and other ecosystems that support pollinators.
From a presentation to a farm visit
The visit followed a presentation at the club’s May 2026 general assembly by beekeeper and environmental advocate Freddie Lozada, the focal person for Bee GLAD’s bee program. He discussed the role of bees in food security, biodiversity and ecosystems.
During the visit, Lozada explained how bees produce honey, how colonies are organized and how pollination supports agriculture. Members also observed hive inspections and sampled raw honey.
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