The Biodiversity Festival brought a special focus on pollinators, local ecosystems, and the biodiversity of the Cyclades to AeiforEver 2026 (19 & 20 June 2026), the sustainability festival organised by the Environmental Education Centre (KEPEA) of Syros Ermoupolis.
Together for Bees, nature, and local communities
When education becomes action for the future of bees
A pioneering initiative to protect solitary bees has begun in the Cyclades, with the installation of innovative ecological shelter bricks in school facilities.
Georgios Goras, Assistant Professor at the Laboratory of Apiculture and Sericulture of the Agricultural University of Athens, guided us through the University's apiary, where — alongside modern hives — replicas of horizontal and vertical ancient and traditional hives are on display.
This collection was recently enriched with four replicas...
In Varnavas, Attica, beekeeper Christos Apostolou keeps alive a rare tradition: the crafting of woven beehives made from cane and rushes, along with the art of making the skoufos — the conical cover placed over the hive. The skoufos protects the bee colony from rain, cold, and heat, while also sealing the hive from above, acting as a natural lid....
The online event "Traditional Beekeeping with Movable-Comb Hives" was successfully held, co-organised by BEELOSOPHY and the Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IGE).
The event took place in the framework of BEELOSOPHY's eponymous initiative, implemented with the support of the Directorate of Modern Cultural Heritage of the Hellenic Ministry of...
On Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Center of the Earth (Ilion, Attica), Beelosophy and Organization Earth held a unique cultural and gastronomic event dedicated to Melalevria, a traditional sweet from Kythera that highlights how tradition, nutrition, and culture can serve as pillars of sustainability and resilience for local communities.
As part of the project "CYCLADES' WAY OF BEE-ING", implemented by BEELOSOPHY and the Environmental Education Centre (ΚΕΠΕΑ) of Syros Hermoupolis, students from kindergartens, primary and secondary schools in the Cyclades are invited to become young writers and create their own story about bees and pollinators!