With Patch's Beekeeper Melissa Sorokin.
This gathering is for anyone who wants to learn, explore, and reconnect with the living systems that sustain our planet.Join us for the World Bee Day Symposium at Patch of Heaven Sanctuary on Sunday, May 17th from 8am to 2pm, a celebration of bees, biodiversity, and the unveiling of a powerful new ecological space.
This immersive experience brings together education, nourishment, innovation, and mindful connection to nature.
Be among the first to experience the unveiling of our new Honey House at Patch.
Patch of Heaven and Beelightful Bees are proud to announce the Primal Beehive Rollout.
Patch will become the 1st US affiliate location for the highest R50 rated hive, designed by an Italian beekeeper and Greek engineering agricultural expert. This innovative hive design represents a breakthrough in bee insulation, sustainability, and colony health.
Be present for this exciting milestone in ecological design and international collaboration.
Explore our new honeycomb observation hives and step inside a living classroom designed to deepen understanding of pollinators and regenerative beekeeping. This space represents a major milestone in Patch’s ecological mission.
With guided insights from our beekeeper and founder of Beelightful Bees, MelissaSorokin, alongside Dr. Jason Graham from Primal Bee, entomologist and educator specializing in honey bee and native bee conservation, you will be invited into a deeper understanding of these essential creatures.
Founder of Beelightful Bees & Patch’s beekeeper.
Melissa has been a Miami beekeeper for six years. Her journey with bees began as a hobby following a difficult time in her life and quickly grew into a deep passion. After learning how to perform live hive removals, beekeeping blossomed into her full-time business, Beelightful Bees.
She is dedicated to saving local honey bees from extermination and educating homeowners about the vital role bees play in our ecosystem. Melissa will guide us through the inner workings of the hive, share her passion for regenerative beekeeping, and offer insights into the sacred intelligence of bees and their essential role in sustaining life.
Curious about becoming a beekeeper or supporting bees in your own backyard?
This accessible mini workshop covers:
• Hive structure and bee behavior
• Pollination science
• Tools of the trade
• How to begin responsibly
Perfect for beginners and nature enthusiasts alike.
Enjoy a bee-centric lunch experience.
From honey-infused salad harvested directly from our Taste Garden to refreshing Butterfly Pea Tea, this thoughtfully curated brunch celebrates pollinator inspired flavors and seasonal ingredients.
Meet our Edible Garden Specialist Beverly, who will guide you in what to plant to benefit bees, butterflies, and beings of the human kind.
Learn how to transform your home garden into a pollinator sanctuary and leave empowered to make a tangible ecological impact.
• Nature lovers
• Gardeners and urban farmers
• Sustainability advocates
• Families and lifelong learners
• Anyone curious about bees and biodiversity
No prior experience is required.
