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“Deceiving Flowers”: Katerina’s First Adventure Highlights Rural Passage Conservation
The Foundation announces that the first book in The Adventures of Katerina series, funded through the Small Initiatives Support Scheme (SIS), focuses on rural passages (passaġġi rurali) and carries the thought-provoking title “Deceiving Flowers.” The book is written by renowned Maltese children’s authors Clare Azzopardi and Leanne Ellul, with illustrations by Sarah Pisani, bringing Katerina’s…
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Updated | Championing the Maltese Honey Bee: The Foundation at Festa Fjuri 2026
The Foundation is delighted to share that we it has been invited to take part in the Festa Fjuri 2026 organised by L-Iklin Local Council, for the second consecutive year running! Join us on Saturday 16th May from 10.30-10.50am at Ġuże Ellul Mercer Street and Ninu Cremona Square in Iklin for a 20-minute talk by…
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Every Flower Matters: Leave Rural Wild Flora Be
Local councils continuing to cut wild vegetation is no longer an issue of awareness, nor can ignorance be claimed. The impacts of urbanisation on Malta’s already limited natural spaces are well known. The Foundation has repeatedly communicated with all local councils, and put forward a clear proposal to protect rural wild flora through bye-laws. Yet…
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St Julian’s Local Council Names First Garden in Honour of the Maltese Honey Bee
The Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee proudly announces another important milestone under its national initiative to honour Malta’s endemic pollinator. Following the precedent set by Santa Luċija with the naming of Triq In-Naħla Maltija, the Local Council of St Julian’s has now become the first in Malta to name a public…
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Foundation Showcases Malta’s Beekeeping Heritage at Reġjun Tramuntana Event
The Foundation presented at Reġjun Tramuntana in St. Paul’s Bay as part of the EU project ‘Deep Blue-Green Exercise for Wellbeing,’ which involves partners from Malta, Greece, Italy, and Portugal. The session highlighted Malta’s beekeeping traditions and the challenges faced by honey bees, promoting healthy lifestyles through nature-based activities and raising awareness about environmental conservation.
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Updated | Championing the Maltese Honey Bee: The Foundation at Festa Qargħasel 2025
The Foundation will participate in the Festa Qargħasel 2025 on September 13 at Pjazza Rotunda, Mosta. They will present a talk on the Maltese Honey Bee and run a stand featuring honey, educational materials, and activities for children. Support for the Foundation is encouraged through donations and community membership.
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Press Release | Santa Luċija Becomes First Local Council to Honour the Maltese Honey Bee Through Street Naming
The Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee celebrates Santa Luċija as the first Local Council in Malta to name a street, Triq In-Naħla Maltija, after the endemic honey bee. This initiative promotes environmental awareness and conservation, highlighting the honey bee’s vital role in biodiversity and cultural heritage in Malta.
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Championing the Maltese Honey Bee: The Foundation at Festa Fjuri 2025
On May 17, the Foundation attended Festa Fjuri 2025 in Iklin, where Dylan Farrugia discussed the Maltese Honey Bee, Malta’s national insect. The talk covered apiculture history, honey varieties, and conservation. The festival celebrated nature and community with floral displays, performances, and educational activities, emphasizing local sustainability and biodiversity.
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Press Release | Honouring the Maltese Honey Bee: Naming Streets and Gardens
The Maltese Honey Bee, crucial for Malta’s biodiversity, is the focus of a conservation initiative led by the Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee. The proposal encourages Local Councils to name streets and gardens after this species, fostering environmental awareness and celebrating its integral role in Malta’s identity and ecosystem.
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Engaging the Western Region Community: A Successful Series of Informative Talks on the Maltese Honey Bee
The Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee successfully held a community talk series, “Insett Uniku: Ngħarblu x’Qalulna,” to promote awareness and conservation of Malta’s National Insect. The sessions featured expert insights on the bee’s significance, threats, and the role of science in beekeeping, fostering community engagement and responsibility.
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