The Dunn School, in partnership with the University of Oxford Sustainability Team, is thrilled to launch the 'Bee's Hotel Initiative,' a testament to our ongoing efforts to enhance local biodiversity and support the conservation of native pollinators.

Recognizing the vital role of pollinators in maintaining biodiversity, the Sustainability Team has contributed bee hotels — specialized structures aimed at attracting various bee species, especially the often-underappreciated solitary bees. These efficient pollinators are crucial in our ecosystem, sometimes surpassing even honeybees in their pollination capabilities.

Our dedicated Green Group members have carefully placed these bee hotels around the department's perimeter, offering safe refuges for solitary bees and other beneficial insects. Currently, five bee hotels beautify the Pathology grounds, significantly boosting the biodiversity around our school.

The locations for these bee hotels were selected to provide optimal conditions, considering factors like sunlight exposure, wind and rain protection, and access to flowering plants, catering to the specific needs of different bee species.

Through the 'Bee's Hotel Initiative, the Dunn School underscores its dedication to fostering an eco-friendlier, more biodiverse environment for both the community and the crucial pollinators that inhabit our campus. Together, let's continue transforming our campus into a haven for biodiversity, one bee hotel at a time!