Colony [ kol-uh-nee ] noun.
Spencer White
Spencer White, born into a conservation community, carries a deep respect for the land and a strong connection to the community. The Colony Bees project was born to unite a community of bee activists and honey hunters who build trust in the ancient evolutionary wisdom of the hive.
During his time with Colony Bees, Spencer has learned from beekeepers throughout the world to explore the ancient craft and knowledge of natural beekeeping, apitherapy, and bee conservation. He believes that by honoring the bee spirit, we will improve our relationship with the land that nourishes us all.
After his education in Sustainability at the University of Tasmania, Spencer explored the knowledge of Natural Beekeeping and also studied Sacred Beekeeping with the College of Melissae. He recently attended the Apimondia Silvatica Conference 2022 to discuss wild bee conservation across the world and expand his passion for bees, plants, and humans.
The oldest craft under the sun.
Natural beekeepers follow the principals used in traditional honey hunting for they hold cultural significance beyond the process of harvesting. Today the union between keeper and bee shares intention for earthly vitalisation through pollination, swarming, and resonance. Listen and observe the bees to find intuitive indications of best practice through sound, seasonality and activity. The hunting of nutritional hive products such as honey, pollen, propolis and royal jelly offers the nutrients necessary for the continuation of the craft. When keeping bees in the home and garden, we honour their presence.
