Join 40+ nature lovers and bee advocates ready to learn how to protect, support and celebrate the native dark bees.
Native dark bees have thrived for 1000 of years. But today they face new challenges. By understanding their history, habits and resilience, you can bee part of the solution and help ensure their survival for generations to come.
What is inside this class?
Evolutionary journey of honey bees: From the first bees 100 million years ago to the survival of the Western European dark bee through the Ice Age.
Native range and adaptations: Discover where honey bees live, and what makes dark bees uniquely resilient in northern climates.
Comparisons with other honey bees: Dark bees vs. hybrids (like Italian) vs. Chinese honey bees, their adaptations, behaviours and survival strategies.
Fossils and evolutionary insights: Peek into the past with fossilized bees and ancient relatives, showing how evolution shaped modern bees.
Practical insights for nature lovers & beekeepers: How you can support native bees, from planting forage to understanding natural bee behaviours.
This class is for you if...
You love bees and want to understand them more deeply. No hive required
You are curious about native black bees and their ancient story
You are a gardener, a land steward, or a wildflower whisperer
You want to make a difference for pollinators without following industrial models
You want a short, engaging, 42-minute class that’s easy to follow and watch at your own pace.
What past participants are saying...
Thank you for teaching me how to interact with bees properly. I don’t think I’ll be so afraid of them anymore.
Susan — Workshop attendee
Most valuable is the sharer’s personal interpretation of bees and philosophical reflections.
Karl — Roots & Shoots participant
The story of the bees touches my heart deeply.
Brian — Student
The groundwork in Chinese before the session made it so accessible. Tita really cares.
Lili — Educator, Roots & Shoots
I loved learning how bees transform nectar into honey and how interconnected everything is.
Petra — Class attendee
Tita's journey to becoming a beekeeper: serendipity and self-discovery, truly inspiring.
Hans — Attendee, Educational Session
FAQ
Looking for answers?
About 42 minutes. Just long enough to go deep, but short enough to enjoy in one gentle sitting.
This is a self-paced recorded class so you can watch it on your own time, in your own rhythm. Pour a tea, grab a notebook, and settle in with the bees when you're ready.
No worries at all! Once it’s ready, I will email you the private link (hosted on YouTube as an unlisted video), and you can watch whenever it suits you.
Absolutely. Whether you are a seasoned beekeeper or simply bee-curious, you will find something to love. No prior knowledge needed, just a little wonder and an open heart.
Due to the digital nature of this offering, refunds aren’t available. Thank you for understanding and may the class bring you joy and inspiration.
Nope! This is for anyone curious about bees, nature, and forgotten histories. If you love learning weird, wonderful things (especially about the natural world), you will fit right in.
Ready to meet the bee that outlived the Ice Age?
Join a growing circle of nature lovers, bee guardians and curious humans learning how to reconnect with Scotland’s most ancient pollinator.
You will get access to the 42-minute recorded class + access to my email series that sets the foundation for the class.
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