CREATION & COMMUNITY
The Beeloved Community Garden was conceived to provide space for pollination of flowers by insects and of relationships by people.
The name is inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's vision of a world where love will transform, redeem, and bring people together in a new way.
Located just a block from NC State University, the site is easily accessible to students and families who live in the neighborhood as well as those visiting campus or attending events at West Raleigh Presbyterian Church just across the street. Benches, tables, and paths make this an ideal place to sit and enjoy God's creation and each other's company.
Follow the Garden: @beelovedgarden on Instagram
VOLUNTEER
Garden workdays are held on second Saturdays from 8:00 to 10:00 AM.
Bring a pair of gloves and come help us plant, weed, prune, mulch, and whatever else needs doing! No experience needed. We have jobs for all ages and physical abilities.
Interested in volunteering on the BCG Committee? Looking for an Eagle Scout or Gold Award project?
Email Beth Harris.
DONATE
The garden is always willing to accept donations—both botanical and financial. Donations are tax deductible and can be sent directly to West Raleigh Presbyterian Church. Make sure to include a note that the donation is for the Beeloved Community Garden.
Hank
Our Garden Bee Colony
Hank's Story
In the early fall of 2020, Alice Hinman of Apiopolis got a call about an open air honey bee hive very high up in a tree above the preschool at Fuquay Varina Baptist Church. If the bees were not rescued they would not survive the winter. Alice worked hard calling everyone she knew to gather the resources needed to rescue the hive.
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On October 2, thanks to a unique partnership between the church, United Rental, Toxic Free and Apiopolis, a boom lift took her high up in the tree where she removed the colony and placed it in a box. After a month of feeding and care to strengthen the colony, the bees were relocated to the Beeloved Community Garden!
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The hive they live in is specially designed by Alice and built by Flitch Furniture to better imitate the tree cavities wild honey bees live in. The colony is named Hank after a long time volunteer at Toxic Free NC. Stop by the garden and visit Hank.
In the Garden
Devotional Video
Partners​
​The garden has received donations and support from
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North Carolina State University
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Dr. Danesha Seth Carley with the Department of Horticulture at NC State University
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Prebytery of New Hope Passion Driven Ministries Grant
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West Lake Landscaping
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NC Native Plant Society B.W. Wells Stewardship Award
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Pi Alpha Xi – Lota Chapter
The garden benefits from partnerships with
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Eagle Scouts who have built benches and laid paths
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Dedicated volunteers including Paul Schnurr and Bertie Beeker
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Dr. Becky Irwin and other pollinator scientists at NC State University