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BEE THE CHANGE!

Bees and beekeeping have been around for centuries, and without them, our ecosystem would suffer drastically. The Australian beekeeping industry has been faced with its greatest challenge yet: the discovery of the Varroa destructor mite, which threatens the country's standing as the last Bee Eden in the world. However, all hope is not lost. With the right steps taken, we can limit the spread of this mite, ensuring a thriving bee population and a greener future for all.

Scape is thrilled to be part of the solution by introducing beekeeping to help protect and promote a healthy environment. In our mission to promote natural pollination and protect bees from mite infestation, we have partnered with some of the most esteemed beekeeping companies in the country.

OUR BEEHIVES

SYDNEY

Scape Redfern is buzzing with excitement about our innovative collaboration with The Urban Beehive! The weather conditions in 2021 were favourable and we yielded 90 kilograms of honey and 6 kilograms of beeswax. This beeswax has been crafted into scented balms, and students have been able to participate in lip balm-making workshops utilizing Scape beeswax and learn about the plight of bees from our resident beekeeper. Despite the challenging weather in 2022 we were able to harvest 33 kilograms of honey. Now the hives are being packed down for winter, but the sweet taste of success is still in the air! We're confident that our partnership with The Urban Beehive will continue to bear fruit.

MELBOURNE

Scape Lincoln College is thrilled to be partnered with Melbourne Rooftop Honey to bring more pollinators to the city and ensure our gardens remain healthy and abundant. However, this season, beekeepers in Victoria have faced an unprecedented challenge due to the unusually wet spring. With pollen coming in without the nectar it needs, bee numbers exploded beyond what could be supported, leading to a drastic reduction in stores and, in some cases, complete collapse of colonies. As a result, no honey has been able to be taken from the hives this season. This is a stark reminder of the fragility of the ecosystem and how quickly problems can arise if the conditions are not optimal. It is a call to action for us to take steps to protect our bees and their habitats, to ensure the survival of these important pollinators.

BRISBANE

At Scape South Bank, we have partnered with Gary's Honey to create a home for our local bees and bring nature to our residents' doorsteps. We have installed four hives with European honeybees on the 13th floor balcony and a native beehive in the garden. Residents can now enjoy the hives on the balcony, watching the bees’ flit and flutter from the comfort of their own home and relishing the sweet sight of nature in action. We are delighted to have Gary's Honey's expertise and passion for the local bee population, and we look forward to the sweet treats that await us. In December, we were able to harvest 74 kilograms across the four hives. We are so excited to see what the future holds!

ADELAIDE

Scape in Adelaide has partnered with Adelaide Honey Farms and proudly hosts four hives at our University of Adelaide property. Despite the unfavourable weather conditions, including a severe storm in October, which resulted in the loss of 30% of bees , the remaining bees have shown their resilience and produced a harvest of approximately 20 kilograms at the end of February 2023. The bees are a mix of Carniolan bees, originally from Eastern Europe, and in pleasant weather they can produce up to 50 kilograms of multi-flora honey per year. We are excited to be part of Adelaide Honey Farm's passion and dedication to beekeeping and can't wait to sample the sweet fruits of our labor!

MEET THE BEEKEEPERS

Meet the Bee lovers behind the success of Scape Buzz

THE URBAN BEEHIVE

The Urban Beehive is an organization dedicated to helping cities become healthier and more sustainable through urban beekeeping. By providing educational resources and support for urban beekeepers, the Urban Beehive encourages people to become stewards of their environment by engaging in sustainable practices. From providing guidance on how to start a hive to offering hands-on workshops and seminars, the Urban Beehive works to build a community of beekeepers passionate about protecting the environment and promoting healthy cities.

MELBOURNE ROOFTOP HONEY

Melbourne Rooftop Honey is a small-scale urban beekeeping business dedicated to producing high-quality, sustainable honey. Founded by local beekeepers, they are passionate about protecting and promoting honeybees and their health. They employ responsible and sustainable practices to ensure their honey is of the highest quality. Their hives are located on rooftops around Melbourne and the honey is harvested, extracted, and bottled onsite, guaranteeing the purest, freshest honey.

GARY'S HONEY

Gary's Honey is a small, local business owned and operated by Gary and his friends. Ever since Gary took up beekeeping as a hobby in 2016, his passion for the craft has grown exponentially. This eventually culminated in the founding of Gary's Honey in 2019, dedicated to providing the finest local multi-floral honey to cafés and restaurants throughout Brisbane. From rooftop hives to organic farms, the honey produced by Gary's honeybees’ changes in flavour and character over the year, making each batch unique and special. To preserve the delicate nature of the honey, no heat or heavy filtering is used in the extraction process.

ADELAIDE HONEY FARMS

Adelaide Honey Farms is a small family-run business that has been producing quality, raw honey. Their farm is in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia, where their bees have access to some of the best eucalyptus forests and native flora in the region. Adelaide Honey Farms' products are free of any added sugars, preservatives, or artificial ingredients, and are never heated or filtered. They take pride in offering the highest quality honey that is sourced from their own apiaries and are committed to supporting the local bee population.

OUR BUZZING PRODUCTS

At Scape, we are passionate about delivering the highest quality honey, wax, and other bee-related products to our customers. Our products are now exclusively available at Frankie’s, at Scape Franklin but we are determined to bring them to all locations soon.

HONEY

Drawing on the natural wonders of each region, we offer the finest honey available thanks to our valued partners. Our honey is a unique blend of local flora and provides a sweet, delicate flavour to your recipes that tantalizes the taste buds. Enjoy a taste of nature’s beauty with each spoonful of our honey! Now available to students as part of the grab and go breakfasts in select properties, as well as in the kitchens of the fully catered properties (Scape Lincoln College and Scape Darling House), you can also purchase our honey from Frankies at Scape Franklin.

BODY BALM

Let your skin feel the nourishing and calming effects of our Scape Body Balms. Carefully crafted with natural ingredients from our Scape Inner City Hives, this locally produced balm is enriched with safflower oil, olive oil, beeswax, lavender, mandarin, Vitamin-E oil, sweet orange, rosemary, and basil. Rehydrate and revitalize your skin with its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiviral properties. To experience maximum skin rejuvenation, simply apply and rub in on dry skin and enjoy the soothing, restorative power of Scape Body Balms!

LIP BALM

Indulge in a luxurious, lip balm from Scape . Our lip balm is made from locally produced beeswax is scented with the refreshing aroma of peppermint. Our nourishing formula, crafted with safflower oil, olive oil, beeswax, lavender, mandarin, vitamin-e oil, shea butter and cocoa butter will leave your lips feeling soft and hydrated. Enjoy the natural beauty of Scape's lip balm!

SLEEP BALM

Our luxurious lavender and mandarin sleep balm is formulated using the finest essential oils and beeswax, lovingly collected from our inner-city hives. Allow this calming and relaxing blend to lull you into a peaceful night's sleep, leaving you refreshed and rejuvenated. Massage gently onto temples and pulse points, taking a moment to breathe in the soothing aroma. Enjoy the soothing, calming and sleep-enhancing benefits of this beautiful blend.

BEESWAX WORKSHOP

Students participated in making lip balms from the locally produced bees wax at Scape Redfern. Our beekeeper engaged with the students to share the knowledge on the good we do!
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BEE-TIQUE HOTEL

We are delighted to announce that Scape has collaborated with Peter Mac’s Men’s Shed to create bee hotels for our properties. The Peter Mac Men's Shed is the first of its kind in a Victorian hospital precinct, offering patients, and their families a safe and supportive environment to build meaningful connections, contribute to the community, and improve overall health and wellbeing.

We are passionate about fostering a sustainable and vibrant environment and are thrilled to be able to provide a home to these amazing species. Our bee hotels provide a safe and welcoming environment for solitary bee species native to Australia, helping to promote biodiversity in our local environments. We have already installed a bee hotel in the lane way garden of Scape Lincoln College, and Scape Waymouth St, with more to be installed at Scape South Bank, as well as a potential site in Sydney.
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We are delighted to announce that Scape has collaborated with Peter Mac’s Men’s Shed to create bee hotels for our properties. The Peter Mac Men's Shed is the first of its kind in a Victorian hospital precinct, offering patients, and their families a safe and supportive environment to build meaningful connections, contribute to the community, and improve overall health and wellbeing.

We are passionate about fostering a sustainable and vibrant environment and are thrilled to be able to provide a home to these amazing species. Our bee hotels provide a safe and welcoming environment for solitary bee species native to Australia, helping to promote biodiversity in our local environments. We have already installed a bee hotel in the lane way garden of Scape Lincoln College, and Scape Waymouth St, with more to be installed at Scape South Bank, as well as a potential site in Sydney.