New Bee Boxes Come to Rotary Botanical Gardens

Rotary Botanical Gardens is buzzing with some exciting news. In partnership with the Rock County Beekeepers Association, three bee box houses were installed along the fence line near the labyrinth on May 8 and 9, bringing a new level of pollinator activity to the gardens.

Bees are among the most important contributors to a healthy garden ecosystem. They pollinate flowering plants, support biodiversity, and play a direct role in the growth and reproduction of many of the blooms you see throughout the gardens each season. Without pollinators like bees, much of what makes a botanical garden thrive simply would not be possible.

By welcoming these hives to the property, Rotary Botanical Gardens is taking an active step toward building a stronger, more sustainable pollinator population on site. The hope is that over time, the presence of these colonies will contribute to more robust plant growth, richer blooms, and a more vibrant garden environment for visitors and wildlife alike.

The bee boxes are located near the fence line close to the labyrinth, so keep an eye out on your next visit. The Rock County Beekeepers Association brings deep expertise in hive management and pollinator health, and we are grateful for their partnership in this effort.

Thank you to the Rock County Beekeepers Association for providing the boxes, bees, and care for our new friends in the Gardens! For more information, feel free to check out their site here: https://rockcountybeekeepers.org/