| bijenverenigingelspeet.nl | Bijenvereniging Elspeet | The association focuses on promoting a healthy bee population through the training of new beekeepers and various local activities. Activities include courses and heathland cleanups, which are aimed at creating a better environment for bees. Bijenvereniging Elspeet has been active for 100 years, consisting of a club of beekeepers working together. | | beekeeper 66 bees 373 association 8562 training 28133 | Nunspeet → Elspeet 241 |
| imkers-venray.nl | Imkersvereniging Regio Venray | The website offers information about beekeeping, including information on bees and other insects, and an overview of upcoming events such as open beekeeping days and imkercafés. The association organizes an open beekeeping day annually at the bee yard in Weverslose Boerenschans. This event gives visitors the opportunity to learn more about beekeeping. Imkersvereniging Regio Venray is part of Imkers Nederland, a collaboration of beekeeping associations. | Biodiversity → Pollination 44 | beekeeper 66 bees 373 association 8562 event 45199 | Limburg → Venray 1601 |
| bijenhouders.nl | Dutch Beekeepers Association | The website offers a webshop with products and materials for beekeepers, as well as a platform for courses and training on beekeeping. It provides information on various aspects of beekeeping, including seasonal tasks, health problems, pollination, queen rearing, and bee products. The NBV offers a reporting point for bee swarms and Asian Hornets, as well as news, blogs, and podcasts about beekeeping and bees. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | bee products 28 bee colony 49 beekeeping 91 bees 373 biodiversity 720 course 14728 | |
| 4beez.nl | 4beez | The site covers various aspects of bees, including their ecological role in agriculture, pollination, habitat, biology, behavior, and lifecycle. There is an extensive section on threats to bees, such as bee colony collapse, and what can be done to prevent it, including initiatives for bee conservation and collaborations with farmers. The website provides information on beekeeping, honey products, bee-friendly gardens, and educational materials, such as lesson plans for children, as well as attention to the role of bees in art and culture. | Environment → Conservation 328 | pollination 34 beekeeping 91 ecology 170 conservation 182 bees 373 honey 432 | |
| bijenstichting.nl | The Beekeeping Foundation | The website offers various ways to contribute to bee conservation, including becoming an ambassador, donor, or volunteer. There are courses and an education center available to inform visitors about bees and their role in nature, as well as inspiration and tips for creating a bee-friendly garden. The online shop sells products that directly support the Bee Education Center, such as beehives and bio flower seeds. | Nature → Biodiversity 382 | bees 373 donor 757 webshop 8648 course 14728 | |
| bestuivers.nl | TestEasy | The site covers various aspects of bees and hoverflies, including their biology, habitats, threats, and conservation measures such as installing bee hotels and promoting bee-friendly agricultural practices. Detailed information pages are presented on different pollinator species, such as Dutch bees, wasps, ants, and hoverflies, with attention to their identification and status on the Red List. The website also includes news articles, project information (such as the MeetnetHommels and the Dyke project), and practical tips for identifying and supporting pollinators, including setting up a bee hotel. | | bees 373 news 15293 | |
| bijenpark.nl | Amsterdam Association for the Promotion of Bee Cultivation (AVBB) | The New and Old Bijenpark, located in Amsterdam, are landscaped in the style of English landscape architecture and are known for their free layout and surprising places. The parks focus on the well-being of bees by using pollinating plants and prohibiting the use of pesticides, and offer a peaceful and relaxing environment for visitors. In addition to the garden parks, the Bijenpark offers a bee museum, managed by the Amsterdam Association for the Promotion of Bee Cultivation (AVBB), where beekeepers can use shared facilities and gardens. | Parks & Gardens → Parks 1043 | beekeeper 66 bees 373 park 1863 garden 13129 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| bijenverenigingoosterhesselen.nl | Oosterhesselen e.o. Beekeeping Association | The association, founded in 1912, offers support and courses for beekeepers in Drenthe, with a focus on both beginners and experienced beekeepers. The association organizes meetings, invites speakers, and provides online course materials for the theory of beekeeping, including the NBV- Basic Beekeeping Course and the basket weaving course. Members are encouraged to submit ideas for activities and products, and there is a beekeeping café available during the beekeeping season. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | beekeeper 66 bees 373 meetings 1011 member 10154 course 14728 | Coevorden → Noord-Sleen 37 |
| beelife.nl | BeeLife | Visitors can adopt a beehive and provide 40,000 bees with a new home. The platform offers options for individuals and organizations to adopt and place beehives in various locations, such as rooftops, terraces, or gardens. The website provides information on the bee care by a professional beekeeper, the harvesting of honey, and the possibilities of using honey as a gift or in a company restaurant. It also offers a blog with news and articles about bees. | Biodiversity → Pollination 44 | beehive 52 habitat 75 bees 373 honey 432 partner 4272 blog 13392 | |
| imkersverenigingbrummen.nl | Imkersvereniging Brummen | The association organizes educational activities at schools, markets, and at the apiary, and offers advice on wasps and hornets. Members have access to shared resources such as a honey extractor and wax steam melting machine in the apiary on Voorterweg. The association is affiliated with the Dutch Beekeeping Association (NBV) and provides members with the monthly magazine ‘Beekeeping’ and beginner courses. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | apiary 31 wasps 181 bees 373 honey 432 member 10154 course 14728 | Gelderland → Brummen 789 |
| stekmakers.nl | Stekmakers | The website highlights a shortage of adequate housing in cities and states that Stekmakers creates a ‘beautiful place’ in the city by combining various elements, which is beneficial to the well-being of residents and the city's livability. The company believes that buildings should offer added value to people and their environment, and that people should always be at the center of real estate development. Stekmakers develops real estate with a ‘human and architectural heart’ and sees it as their duty to bring places ‘to bloom,’ by giving them a ‘stake’. | Painting → Landscape Painting 186 | bloom 63 city 1875 housing 4378 real estate 4981 care 12338 | Utrecht → Amersfoort 8011 |
| nationalebijentelling.nl | Naturalis | The National Bee Count takes place from April 10th to 14th, with participants recording the number of bees they observe in their surroundings. The results of the count are used by researchers to analyze the distribution of bee species in the Netherlands and monitor their populations, aiming to protect threatened species. In 2025, more than 77,000 bees were counted, thanks to the efforts of over 3500 volunteers, and the counting will continue in 2026. | Research → Scientific Research 243 | count 32 bees 373 research 8967 | |
| wildebijen.nl | Wildewespen.nl | The website describes the relationships between bees, flowers, and other insects, emphasizing the threatened status of many bee species. It offers a systematic classification of bee species, starting with superfamilies, families, subfamilies, genera and species, including Dutch names and keys. The website contains various tools, such as a search function, an identification aid, a fly calendar, and publications on bees, and warns about the dependence of specialists on a limited number of flowers. | Nature → Botany 190 | larvae 11 identification 76 species 115 bees 373 flowers 3248 relationship 4205 | |
| bijensterfte.nl | Onbekend | Bee decline is increasing globally and alarming in the Netherlands. Wild bee species and bumblebees are disappearing at a rapid pace, while honeybees are facing increased winter mortality, diseases, and shortened queen lifespans. The website provides verifiable, traceable information with source citations. | Sustainability → Ecology & Environment 597 | cause 226 monitor 1063 policy 2149 | |
| totalisnaturales.nl | TotalisNaturales | The webshop offers a variety of honey types from the Hoeksche Waard, such as flower honey, spring honey and woodland honey. Various honey variants from Limburg and Europe are also offered, including acacia, coriander, sunflower, lavender and woodland honey. In addition to honey, ‘Honey Plus’ combinations are offered with various ingredients such as ginger, chamomile, lemon, rosemary and spices, as well as honey drinks and other bee products such as pollen grains and propolis. | Cooking & Recipes → Honey 107 | bee products 28 regional products 391 honey 432 | South-Holland → Hoeksche Waard 2229 |
| bijenkennisnet.nl | Bijenkennisnet | The website publishes articles on various aspects of bees, such as their cooperation in a beehive, their life cycle, and the causes of bee mortality. Bijenkennisnet also offers instructions for building a bee hotel and making a beehive, and discusses topics such as solitary bees and the lifespan of flies. Furthermore, the website addresses the importance of bees as pollinators and discusses topics such as honey production, tomato cultivation, and the presence of microplastics in the garden. | Environment → Agriculture 11160 | beehive 52 tomato 144 bees 373 honey 432 | |
| bijenfans.nl | BeeFans | The website provides a handbook for bee fans containing information about honeybees, wild bee species, and the essential role of bees in biodiversity. It advises to cherish and support the survival of bees, considering the danger they face. The website offers free materials, such as a pdf, to build your own bee hotel. | Early Years → Children’s Education 65 | bee hotel 17 handbook 194 bees 373 biodiversity 720 | |
| bijenverenigingutrecht.nl | Utrecht and surrounding Beekeepers Association | The website describes the association as an active organization of beekeepers in Utrecht and the surrounding area, affiliated with the Dutch Beekeepers Association (NBV). The association organizes various activities for its members and others interested in beekeeping. The site contains information on recent developments, such as the requirement for registration of colonies from January 1, 2025, and practical links to a bee helpdesk, bee plants, and other relevant resources. | Associations → Regional Associations 292 | bee products 28 swarm 29 beekeeper 66 bees 373 association 8562 | |
| bijpraot.nl | Imkervereniging Zuidlaren | The association offers information on various aspects of beekeeping, including history, bee life, bee stings, and diseases. Introductory and further courses on beekeeping are organized in the club house, ‘T BIJPRAOTHOES’. An annual Market of Milk and Honey is held in Zuidlaren, and the next edition will take place on the Grote Brink. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | bee colony 49 beekeeping 91 bees 373 market 2772 course 14728 | Tynaarlo → Zuidlaren 445 |
| bee-healthy-apitherapie.nl | Kenniscentrum Apitherapie Bee Healthy | Apitherapy is a natural healing method that utilizes products from the honeybee for health purposes, including honey, propolis, bee pollen, and bee venom. The website offers information about various aspects of apitherapy, such as apitourism, naturopathic advice, finding apitherapists, and cosmetic applications (apicosmetics). In addition to information, the website offers educational courses, recipes, and the opportunity to participate in a wellness retreat, all aimed at optimizing well-being using bee products. | | bee products 28 health 6366 course 14728 | |
| bijenoldenzaal.nl | Imkers Nederland – Afdeling Oldenzaal | The association was founded in 1954 and currently has 60 members with their own apiary located in De Lutte. The association offers beekeeping training courses for interested parties and organizes meetings to discuss the state of bees. Members receive a newsletter and have access to the association's equipment and activities. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | apiary 31 bees 373 meeting 2381 association 8562 membership 10442 course 14728 | Losser → de Lutte 222 |
| beegrateful.nl | BeeGrateful | The organization monitors wild bees by creating and installing nesting sites, such as bee hotels, and employing monitoring methods to gather information about bee populations. BeeGrateful utilizes citizen science projects, like the ‘Great Buzzers’ project, to engage the public in spotting bees and contributing to data collection. The organization has undertaken various projects, including offering nesting sites and BIJles (bee lessons) at elementary schools in Westland, monitoring for municipalities, and publishing an Impact Report on the 2024 bee season. | Nature → Biodiversity 382 | bees 373 biodiversity 720 monitor 1063 | |
| hommelnest.nl | hommelnest.nl | The site discusses the taxonomy of bees, explaining that the name comes from the Dutch word 'hummel' (humming sound) and the French equivalent 'bourdon' (instrument making a buzzing sound). It details that there are 250 different species of bees, divided into subgenera, with an overview of the current 15 subgenera. The website emphasizes that bee control is only considered when they cause significant disturbance, due to their protected status. | | colony 49 species 115 nest 140 bees 373 | |
| imkervereniginghilversumenwijdemeren.nl | Imkervereniging Hilversum en Wijdemeren | The association provides an apiary site where members collaborate, exchange experiences, and support new members starting their hobby. The apiary in the Corversbos is the central point of the association and strives to provide members with sufficient space for two hives. The beekeepers of the association are also involved in the well-being of wild bees and encourage members to help improve the situation of the bees. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | apiary 31 bees 373 association 8562 member 10154 course 14728 | North-Holland → Hilversum 4397 |
| bijmegen.nl | Bijmegen | Bijmegen is the city beekeeper of Nijmegen and offers local city bee products, primarily honey. The city bees collect nectar and pollen up to 3 km from their hive, including from the roof of the city hall, resulting in a unique flavor of the honey. In addition to selling honey, Bijmegen offers services for greening green spaces and promoting biodiversity in Nijmegen, as well as education and workshops. | | city hall 13 sales points 88 bees 373 honey 432 sustainability 18451 workshop 19325 | Gelderland → Nijmegen 9384 |
| vlijtigveld.nl | Vlijtigveld | The ‘Insect Hotel ‘Vlijtigveld’’ project is in development to create suitable habitats for local insects. The bee population is being affected by the presence of bees from Amsterdam and Zaandam, which are displacing the original bees from Landsmeer. The website promises to provide updates soon on the current status of the bee population in the fields of Landsmeer. | Landscape → Fields 16 | insect hotel 31 bees 373 | Zaanstad → Zaandam 2740 |
| bdimkers.nl | BD Imkers | The website describes the practices of biologically-dynamically working beekeepers (BD-imkers) and their goal to better understand and support the bees. The site informs about the annual BD Imkerdag, a gathering for beekeepers and nature lovers focused on inspiration and knowledge sharing. The site provides information about activities, regions, and swarm coordination, and encourages visitors to donate and stay up-to-date via newsletters. | Agriculture → Organic Farming 560 | bloom 63 beekeeper 66 bees 373 newsletter 6504 | |
| arnhemzoemt.nl | Arnhem Zoemt | The website offers various activities and initiatives, such as plant swaps, seed harvesting, bee-friendly balcony competitions, and establishing bee routes. Arnhem Zoemt focuses on resident initiatives and aims to make Arnhem more flower-rich for wild bees and other insects by sharing knowledge and encouraging the development of planting opportunities. The organization organizes gatherings, education, and offers the possibility to adopt a bee and report on own blooming initiatives. | Initiatives & Projects → Local Initiatives 1001 | bees 373 initiative 1297 calendar 1556 plant 4509 garden 13129 education 13471 | Gelderland → Arnhem 8680 |
| ninabel.nl | Kwekerij Ninabel | Kwekerij Ninabel focuses on organic and natural growing methods, avoiding the use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides. The shop offers a wide selection of breeding plants, including native and non-native species, and specialized host plants for butterflies. Ninabel's plants are grown naturally, resulting in stronger and more beautiful plants in the garden. | Plants → Nurseries 1012 | butterfly 140 bees 373 plant 4509 | |
| bijzonderebij.nl | BijzondereBij.nl | The website offers a wide range of beehives, including models like Daphne, Molen, and Cocons, as well as special beehives for the horned and red mason bee. Tips and advice are given on identifying male and female mason bees and the life cycle of the red mason bee. The site offers professional pollination with mason bees and promotes the importance of helping the Dutch wild bees, which have a threatened status and play a crucial role in food production. | | pollination 34 beehive 52 | |
| flowerpowertuinenvanwest.nl | Flower Power @ Tuinen van West | The website provides information about activities, documents, and recommendations related to biodiversity promotion. Visitors can also take action to make their own surroundings suitable for insects, with links to relevant websites. The website also covers specific projects, such as ‘wild bees in Tuinen van West’, and provides access to reports, books, films, and children’s activities. | Nature → Biodiversity 382 | butterfly 140 bees 373 biodiversity 720 document 1678 garden 13129 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| bijengilde.nl | Bijengilde Etten-Leur e.o. | The Bijengilde Etten-Leur is an association of beekeeping enthusiasts dedicated to the well-being of bees and their role in the ecosystem. The association, with a history of over 100 years, supports both hobby and professional beekeepers and contributes to the pollination of crops and the production of artisanal products. The website offers information about courses, meetings, plants for pollinators, and contact details. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | beekeeping 91 bees 373 honey 432 biodiversity 720 association 8562 course 14728 | Assen → Witten 128 |
| debijenstal.nl | Imkersvereniging Arnhem – Velp e.o. | The association offers various activities, including demonstrations, courses (basic and advanced), and organizing a stand at local events such as the Rhedense Schaapskudde Spring Festival. The association keeps visitors informed with the latest news, such as provincial funding for removing Asian hornet nests and the warning about the Vespa soror. Members can report swarms and the association has public beehives. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | swarm 29 bees 373 association 8562 membership 10442 course 14728 news 15293 | Rheden → Velp 700 |
| bijenvrienden.nl | Stichting Bijenvrienden | The website provides information about the activities of the foundation, including organizing events and raising public awareness about the importance of bees. Articles and news about bees are shared, such as updates on the National Planting Day 2025 and the development of the Vespawatch app. The website offers recipes featuring honey and information on various types of bees, including exotic orchid bees. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | bees 373 honey 432 app 4595 foundation 6678 event 45199 | |
| kabokkel.nl | Imkerij Kabokkel | The website provides information about various activities, including bee activities and garden pumps, and offers the option to subscribe to a newsletter. The website extensively discusses the film 'More than Honey' and its accompanying book, which addresses the challenges and nuances of beekeeping, such as bee mortality and pollination. A key aspect of the website is information about different bee breeds, such as Apis mellifera and Apis cerana, and the impact of Varroa mites on bee populations. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | beekeeping 91 bees 373 honey 432 breed 1744 film 3007 book 11396 | |
| soetheem.nl | Stadsimkerij Amsterdam | The text describes how the world's population is shifting from rural to urban areas, posing new challenges to the population. The 'City Apiary' is designed to teach citizens about the impact of urban environments on bees and nature, by placing bee colonies and plantings in the city. The initiative is inspired by the novel 'Soet Heem' and aims for a green haven for bees and people, with honey and other bee products being seen as valuable byproducts. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | apiary 31 bees 373 honey 432 city 1875 nature 9094 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| nbv-nietap.nl | NBV-Nietap | The NBV-Nietap is a branch of the Dutch Beekeepers Association, founded in 1906, and is located in Roden. The branch has approximately 55 members who practice beekeeping as a hobby. The association offers meetings, instruction, courses, and organizes activities such as coffee mornings and the Open Apiary Day. The association's beehive is located on the ‘De Vrije Tijd Tuinders’ allotment complex in Roden. The website contains information about the association, its goals, including promoting beekeeping, exchanging knowledge, making known the benefits of bees, and representing the interests of its members, as well as digital products such as DVDs and CDs. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | beehive 52 beekeeping 91 knowledge 3528 association 8562 member 10154 course 14728 | Noordenveld → Roden 621 |
| bijenbaas.nl | Bijenbaas | Bijenbaas sells raw honey and offers free shipping, allowing customers to easily purchase honey online. The company focuses on the conservation of bees and nature by managing bee colonies, managing square meters of nature, and planting new trees. The initial inspiration for Bijenbaas came from the daughter of Wouter, who was concerned about bee mortality and asked for a solution.” | Environment → Conservation 328 | bees 373 honey 432 nature 9094 | |
| imkerijhaarlem.nl | Imkervereniging Haarlem e.o. | On July 8, 2025, Sjoerd Fleurke from the Wespenstichting (Wasp Foundation) will give a lecture on social insects at Stayokay Haarlem. The association organizes an annual BBQ on June 11, 2025, at Fort-Zuid, located on the Mooie Nel canal. On May 13, 2025, Ferry from WUR (Wageningen University & Research) will give a presentation on swarming bees during a beekeeping meeting in Bloemendaal. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | beekeeping 91 bees 373 speaker 1481 event 45199 | Haarlem → Spaarndam municipality of Haarlem 19 |
| honingheerlijkheden.nl | Honingheerlijkheden de BijZaak | The website introduces a range of artisanal honey products, from sweet treats to savory sauces and marmalades. The website provides information about the apiary on Terschelling, where the bees are kept and the honey is made, and where visitors can attend workshops and courses. The website describes the products from the bees on Schier, including tea, craft beer, nougat and nut mixes, and lists sales possibilities in various shops and the honey shop in Norg. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 Cooking & Recipes → Honey 107 | apiary 31 honey 432 recipe 5142 course 14728 | Noordenveld → Norg 322 |
| knuffelbijen.nl | Knuffelbijen BV | The website describes Knuffelbijen as similar to butterflies, which don't sting and are easily observable. Information is provided about the benefits of Knuffelbijen for flower pollination and how they live in a bee hotel. They search for pollen on various flowers. The website offers a spring promotion for a five-star hotel Klassiek, including accessories such as nesting planks and corks, and a guide for maintaining the hotel. | | cocoon 15 bee hotel 17 pollination 34 guide 1364 | |
| bijenteeltverenigingbeemster.nl | Beemster and surrounding area Beekeeping Association | The association has been active for nearly a century and is a branch of the Dutch Beekeepers Association (NBV). Visitors can find information about bee swarms and how to report them. The website includes a photo page, an agenda with activities and courses, and a privacy statement. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | | Purmerend → Middenbeemster 367 |
| nederlandsebestuivingscommissie.nl | Dutch Bee Commission | The site contains information about the necessity of bee pollination in agricultural crops. It offers information for both beekeepers and gardeners who want to use bees for pollination. The website provides information on pollination fees, courses, study days, memberships, and a digital map of beekeepers' locations. | Environment → Agriculture 11160 | pollination 34 beekeeper 66 gardener 299 bees 373 newsletter 6504 course 14728 | |
| imkervereniginghaaksbergen.nl | Imkervereniging 'De Heidebloem | The association offers members advice on beekeeping, participation in meetings and courses, and support for the preservation of bee populations and the strengthening of local honey production. The association is involved in various projects, including the ‘Doppenproject 2025,’ and provides services such as basket weaving courses, pollen analysis, and availability of queen bee larvae. The website contains news items, event schedules, photos, and information about events such as the ALV-2025, New Year’s Lunch 2025, and an annual bee outing. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | bees 373 honey 432 association 8562 course 14728 | Overijssel → Haaksbergen 887 |
| imkerverenigingdelft.nl | Imkervereniging Delft | The association, a member of the NBV, has its own beehive at the Natuur- en Milieucentrum de Papaver and another in the Melarium, with approximately 80 members. Members can freely borrow honey extractors, wax melters, and bee presses, and the association organizes a monthly ‘Talk Evening’ at the Natuur- en Milieucentrum de Papaver. The association helps relocate bee swarms and combats the Asian hornet. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | beehive 52 bees 373 membership 10442 course 14728 | South-Holland → Delft 5309 |
| bijenhouders-eindhoven.nl | Imkersvereniging 'Place To Bee' | Imkersvereniging 'Place To Bee' is located on Landgoed de Grote Beek in Eindhoven and has been active since 2016. The association offers various activities, including basic beekeeping courses, honey harvesting, and educational programs, and regularly organizes club evenings and events. Members of the association keep bees in two beehives spread across the estate, and the association is affiliated with the Dutch Beekeepers Association (NBV). | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | beekeeping 91 bees 373 honey 432 estate 1099 association 8562 | Eindhoven → Woensel-Zuid 64 |
| bijenverenigingoss.nl | Oss Bee Association | The website emphasizes the crucial role of bees in the ecosystem and food production, referring to the inextricable connection between nature's health and human well-being. The website offers information about the history, board, membership, and various aspects of beekeeping, such as bee swarms, honey production, and beekeeping materials. The website also includes events, such as the National Open Beekeeping Days, and encourages visitors to report bee swarms and highlights the importance of honey, for example, with recipes for honey products. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | beekeeping 91 ecosystem 262 bees 373 honey 432 membership 10442 event 45199 | |
| imkersbondabtb.nl | Imkersbond ABTB | The Imkersbond ABTB was founded in 1947 to represent the interests of beekeepers, both hobby and professional,. The association had a decentralized structure with members and departments spread across the Netherlands, and collaborated with other organizations. Although the association is less active in its original form, the website now provides information on bee health, pollination, and other relevant topics, with a special focus on blog articles about companies and service providers. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | pollination 34 bees 373 member 10154 blog 13392 | |
| helpdebij.nl | HelpdeBij | The populations of honeybees and wild bees are declining worldwide, and in some areas, they are almost non-existent. The website outlines the causes of this decline, including a lack of natural plants, nesting sites, pesticide use, and diseases. HelpdeBij sells bumblebee hotels, bee hotels, and sustainable gifts to provide shelter for bees and bumblebees and contributes to raising awareness about the importance of these insects for biodiversity and food security. | Nature → Biodiversity 382 | bee hotel 17 bees 373 flowers 3248 garden 13129 | |
| bijenteeltvereniginghengelo.nl | Bijenteeltvereniging Hengelo | The website details the national open beekeeping day on July 13th with various demonstrations and activities in the apiary. The Bijenteeltvereniging Hengelo and surrounding area is an association of beekeepers in the Hengelo, Borne, and Delden region, which represents the interests of its members. The website describes the open days in the apiary from June to August, where visitors can learn more about the honeybee and beekeeping. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | apiary 31 beekeeper 66 demonstration 377 honey 432 event 45199 | Hof van Twente → Delden 442 |
| nbvamstelland.nl | Imkervereniging Amstelland | The website offers information about the association, its building (which includes a meeting room, course room, honey-transfer room, and sales area for beekeeping supplies), and the activities of its members, including the maintenance of an insect plant garden. There is a section dedicated to education, with courses and instructions for creating a bee hotel. Additionally, there is a bee monitor available and information about the Asian Hornet. The website contains an agenda with events such as the Amstelland Day, the Beemster Market, Garden Morning, and members' meetings, as well as information on membership and the possibility of renting beekeeping materials in the shop. | | bees 373 agenda 4374 membership 10442 garden 13129 course 14728 | North-Holland → Amstelveen 3180 |
| imkersvereniging-haarlemmermeer.nl | Imkersvereniging Haarlemmermeer | The association maintains a bee park with hives where bees are kept and swarms are collected. A key part of the association is the collection of bee swarms and providing a safe place for their survival, with the aim of increasing the bee population. The association regularly organizes activities, including an open day on June 14, 2025, where visitors can meet the beekeepers, the bees, and the honey. | Neighborhood Focus → Neighborhoods 1028 | swarm 29 beekeeper 66 bees 373 honey 432 park 1863 association 8562 | Haarlemmermeer → Cruquius 142 |
| ijsselbijkers.nl | IJsselbijkers | The IJsselbijkers are a beekeeping association in Olst-Wijhe that brings beekeepers together to share knowledge and improve the habitat of insects, for example by planting plants that feed bees. The association organizes activities such as lectures, excursions and tastings, and is involved in school projects and green events to promote the importance of beekeeping. The mission of the IJsselbijkers is to promote vital and natural beekeeping, with attention to other insects and biodiversity improvement. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | beekeeping 91 bees 373 biodiversity 720 association 8562 course 14728 | Overijssel → Olst-Wijhe 654 |
| bhv-krommerijnlekenijssel.nl | Vereniging BHV Krommerijsselijn | The website will only publish activities in the newsletter from summer 2024, which are also available online. Various meetings and activities are planned, including crafting and general meeting (ALV) sessions, beekeeping cafes, and a workshop day. The website provides information on topics such as pollen analysis, Asian hornet, bee health, and statute changes. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | beekeeping 91 newsletter 6504 course 14728 | Zeist → Austerlitz 124 |
| imkersdenhaag.nl | Imkervereniging Den Haag | The Imkervereniging Den Haag was founded on March 16, 1944, in The Hague and currently has over 140 members and donors. The association has a dedicated bee team located at Landgoed Reigersbergen, accessible via Leidsestraatweg 51, 2594 BB Den Haag, behind the fruit walls leading to the Louwman Museum, and has specific opening hours. The website emphasizes that becoming an apiarist is not solely through reading books but through experience and practical application, supported by theoretical knowledge, highlighting the importance of understanding bee biology and their challenges. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | swarm 29 beekeeper 66 bees 373 association 8562 course 14728 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| imkerverenigingzaanstreek.nl | Imkervereniging Zaanstreek | The association organizes weekly coffee morning meetings where members connect and exchange news. Throughout the year, various activities are organized, such as attending events and organizing an annual honey competition. Basic beekeeping courses are offered, including a course starting in February 2026. Additionally, bee swarms are reported and collected by the association. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | swarm 29 beekeeping 91 bees 373 honey 432 course 14728 | Zaanstad → Zaandam 2740 |
| bijenberkt.nl | St. Ambrosius Beekeeper’s Association | The website presents the history of the association, dating back to 1927. It provides information about the association, its board, operations, and opportunities to become a member. The website offers an overview of the association's activities, such as the National Open Beekeeping Day, as well as an agenda and links to relevant organizations. | | beekeeper 66 honey 432 membership 10442 course 14728 | North-Brabant → Veldhoven 1485 |
| verenigingvancarnicaimkers.nl | Carnica Beekeepers Association | The association provides support to its members through knowledge sharing, advice and disseminating information about Carnica bees. A key component is the distribution of pure Carnica breeding material through mentors and projects. The website also contains information on queen rearing, top-bar hives, breeding stations, mentors and contact opportunities. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | beekeeping 91 mentor 529 subsidy 2649 | |
| nunspeter-bijenvereniging.nl | Nunspeter Beekeeping Association | The association was founded in 1914 and has a long history as a local beekeeping organization, featuring activities like lectures and an open beekeeping day. The website offers access to meeting agendas and information about courses, such as a basic beekeeping course, as well as relevant topics like corb weaving and the Honey Regulations. The association serves as a regional hub along the Veluwe Lake, with members from various towns including Harderwijk, Hierden, Hulshorst, Doornspijk, and Elburg. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | beekeeper 66 agenda 4374 course 14728 | Elburg → Dronten 110 |
| bijenvereniginglunteren.nl | Bijenvereniging 'de Bakermat' | The association, founded in 1899, provides a platform for members to share knowledge. On May 6th, an event is taking place to cull beehives in the Mulderschuur in Lunteren. Members can participate in meetings with guest speakers, where they can present topics related to bees. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | hive 19 beekeeper 66 bees 373 meeting 2381 member 10154 | Ede → Lunteren 730 |
| bijenverenigingzwolle.nl | Zwolle Beekeeping Association | The website offers information about the association, its activities, and the aspects of keeping honeybees. The association focuses on promoting bees and biodiversity and offers opportunities for new beekeepers through basic courses. The website promotes the association’s presence at schools, markets, and national beekeeping events and refers to educational locations such as ‘de kooi’ in Genne. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | beekeeper 66 beekeeping 91 bees 373 honey 432 association 8562 course 14728 | Overijssel → Zwolle 7395 |
| imkersvereniginggroenehart.nl | Imkersvereniging Groene Hart | The website contains information on various topics, such as swarms, bee health, queen rearing, beekeeping activities, and the regulations for beekeepers. Courses are also offered, including a basic beekeeping course and a queen rearing course, and there is an agenda with events and meetings. The website provides information about the support of the association, including donations to train beekeepers and advocate for the interests of bees. | Biodiversity → Pollination 44 | queen 57 beekeeper 66 bees 373 honey 432 association 8562 course 14728 | |
| imme-epe.nl | Epe Beekeeping Association | The site presents general information about the association and the practice of beekeeping. An events calendar is included. Opportunities for membership are described and there is a rental of necessary materials. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | swarm 29 beekeeping 91 bees 373 association 8562 membership 10442 event 45199 | Gelderland → Epe 1335 |
| imkersmiddelbeers.nl | De bijenhoudersvereniging Sint Ambrosius Oirschot – De Beerzen e.o | The association is active under the name De bijenhoudersvereniging Sint Ambrosius Oirschot – De Beerzen e.o. and consists of beekeepers and bee enthusiasts. Members can participate in various activities, such as courses, excursions, cooperative purchasing, and the market. The association offers services such as swarm capture, reporting of Asian Hornets, and public education, and also promotes itself through social media and YouTube videos. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | swarm 29 beekeeper 66 bees 373 membership 10442 course 14728 | Oirschot → East-West-and Middle Beers 214 |
| imkersnijmegen.nl | Imkersvereniging Nijmegen | The association, part of the NBV, covers municipalities in the Nijmegen region and offers assistance with swarm removal via a list of swarmers. The association organizes a basic beekeeping course, starting in January, to teach beginners how to keep bees and manage them. Members can contact swarmers in their region or the association itself to obtain information about the association and the apiary in the Goffertpark. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | swarm 29 bee colony 49 bees 373 region 5412 association 8562 course 14728 | Gelderland → Berg en Dal 1294 |
| ambrosiussomeren.nl | Bee Keepers Association St.Ambrosius Someren | The association and its members work to promote beekeeping, disseminate knowledge, and improve the environment for honeybees. The association offers training, guidance for beekeepers, and organizes events to inform the public. The association was founded in 1924 and is located in the van Gijselshof in Someren, focusing on improving the habitat for bees and other insects. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | habitat 75 beekeeping 91 bees 373 honey 432 association 8562 training 28133 | North-Brabant → Someren 850 |
| imkervereniging-oegstgeest.nl | Imkervereniging Oegstgeest | The association organizes basic courses and lectures for beginner beekeepers and provides opportunities for exchanging knowledge with experienced beekeepers. The association is active in the region of Oegstgeest, Leiden, Lisse, Kaag en Braassem and is affiliated with the Dutch Beekeepers Association. The website provides information on various topics, including Varroa control, bee swarms, and Open Imkerijdagen (Open Beekeeping Days). | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | beekeeping 91 bees 373 podcast 3328 membership 10442 course 14728 | South-Holland → Lisse 1089 |
| imkerijhetkoetshuys.nl | Imkerij 't Koetshuys | The website describes the history of Imkerij 't Koetshuys and the reasons for starting the beekeeping operation. The site explains that the owners began beekeeping to support plant pollination, after noticing a decline in the bee population. Imkerij 't Koetshuys learns beekeeping from the Ambrosius beekeeping association and emphasizes the conservation of nature and the role of bees in food pollination. | Environment → Agriculture 11160 | beekeeping 91 bees 373 honey 432 | Deurne → Vlierden 88 |
| inheemsedonkerebij.nl | ’t Landras | The website provides information about the black bee, including its characteristics, distribution area, and the decline of its population. 't Landras organizes projects and events focused on the recovery of the black bee population and offers breeding groups that sell queens and colonies. The website contains news, frequently asked questions, and contact information for interested parties who are interested in the black bee or the activities of the association. | Foundations → Environmental Organizations 185 | queen 57 event 45199 | |
| imkerverenigingwestbetuwe.nl | West Betuwe Beekeeping Association | The West Betuwe Beekeeping Association warns about the threat to honeybees posed by the Asian hornet in the Betuwe region. The website offers information about swarm reporting, allowing members to indicate that they want a swarm to be collected or request a referral to another beekeeper for quick assistance. The association promotes the hobby of beekeeping and the contribution of bees to biodiversity, and organizes courses, lectures, and excursions. The association is a member of the Dutch Beekeepers Association (NBV). | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | swarm 29 bees 373 biodiversity 720 course 14728 | Neder-Betuwe → Echteld 663 |
| reuselsebijen.nl | Sint Ambrosius Reusel Beekeeping Association | The website offers an overview of various beekeeping courses, ranging from basic courses to advanced courses, and is categorized as 'Courses', 'Excursions', 'Members' and 'Photos'. There is an archive of photos and open days that have taken place since 1999, including the opening of the beehive hall and various events such as BBQs and celebrations. The website contains information about the association, its members, its facilities (such as a spacious beehive hall with a wheelchair-accessible garden and a visitor center) and its membership of Imkers Nederland. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | beekeeping 91 excursion 662 member 10154 course 14728 | North-Brabant → Reusel 296 |
| imkers-apeldoorn-ugchelen.nl | Imkersvereniging Apeldoorn-Ugchelen | The website details the activities of the Imkersvereniging Apeldoorn-Ugchelen, including events like the Honey Market and the Landelijk Open Imkerijdagen. It offers information on topics such as the Asian hornet (Aziatische hoornaar), identification, nest types, and measures to combat it. The website promotes membership, provides details on courses like the ‘Basiscursus Imkeren’ (basic beekeeping course), and outlines the history of the association, originally established in 1899. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | swarm 29 beehive 52 bees 373 honey 432 association 8562 course 14728 | Apeldoorn → Ugchelen 197 |
| debijentuin.nl | Stichting de Bijentuin | The Foundation is located on Kraaybeekerhof estate in Driebergen, where a beehive and brood plant garden were established in 2011 to support the bees. The initiative arose due to the dramatic decline in bee populations and the deterioration of their vitality, and the beekeeping group aims to practice 'bee-friendly' beekeeping. The Foundation adheres to principles such as allowing bees to build their own brood chambers and not taking away their own honey, with the goal of respecting the natural lifestyle of the bees. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | beehive 52 beekeeper 66 bees 373 honey 432 | |
| imkerijwinkellandjuweel.nl | Imkerijwinkel Landjuweel | The website offers an online shop with a selection of beekeeping-related products and provides information about bees, honey, and propolis. The website describes the National Open Beekeeping Days that will take place on July 12 and 13, 2023, with guided tours, activities, and stands from various organizations. The website describes the physical store with opening hours and emphasizes customer-friendly service and the availability of basic materials for beekeepers. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 Holidays & Commemorations → National Events 49 | beekeeping 91 bees 373 honey 432 store 3901 event 45199 | Bergen op Zoom → Brabantse Wal 68 |
| bijenraadsel.nl | Bijenraadsel | The website explains the motivation behind beekeeping and the role of beekeepers, describing them as 'craftsmen, armchair philosophers, poets, quasi-scientists, artists, and trackers'. The author, Jacco, describes his transition from living in The Hague to Texel, where he began beekeeping in 2007. The website informs about the natural way Jacco cares for his bees, with an emphasis on honey from wild flowers and the avoidance of chemical treatments, inspired by the anthroposophical principles of Rudolf Steiner. Furthermore, other products such as pollen, beeswax, and royal jelly are offered and sold. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | beekeeping 91 bees 373 honey 432 webshop 8648 | North-Holland → Texel 2208 |
| dehoeksebijenkorf.nl | The Hoekse Bijenkorf | The website describes the company's services, including the professional removal of bee nests and the sale of honey and other bee products. The founder, Flip Wols, emphasizes his interest in bees stemming from a responsibility for nature, referencing the impact of bees on the ecosystem and the consequences of their disappearance. De Hoekse Bijenkorf is often found at various markets throughout the Netherlands and offers workshops for educational and enjoyable activities around bees. | Food → Local & Regional Products 930 | bees 373 regional products 391 honey 432 market 2772 workshop 19325 | Hoeksche Waard → Puttershoek 143 |
| omnis-cantare.nl | Iedereen zingt samen | The association organizes annual singing and organ evenings. The proceeds from these evenings are used for a good cause. The association is registered with the KvK and has a Rabobank account number. | | account number 19 cause 226 sponsors 2642 association 8562 | |
| imkersdenekamp.nl | Imkers Denekamp | The website provides information about the association, its activities, such as open beekeeping days and the beekeeping café, and courses for potential beekeepers. The association emphasizes responsible beekeeping and the protection of the honeybee and the ecosystem. They promote sustainable beekeeping methods and share knowledge about the natural behavior of bees. The website offers recent updates on activities, such as the beekeeping café, basic courses, and information on bee colony registration, as well as a blog and links to relevant information. | Associations → Regional Associations 292 | beekeeper 66 beekeeping 91 association 8562 course 14728 | Dinkelland → Denekamp 375 |
| nbvwestfriesland.nl | NBV West-Friesland | The association, founded in 1916, is active in the eastern part of West-Friesland and has approximately 80 members who mainly live in the historic triangle of Hoorn-Enkhuizen-Medemblik. The association was originally founded to promote bee keeping, but today it is a beekeeping and bee association with a broader range of activities such as queen bee breeding, pollination, and honey harvesting. The association organizes gatherings, courses, lectures and other activities related to beekeeping, and annually organizes a BBQ. | Environment → Conservation 328 | beekeeping 91 bees 373 honey 432 association 8562 member 10154 event 45199 | De Fryske Marren → Lemmer 1188 |
| bijvriendelijkzeeland.nl | Bij Vriendelijk Zeeland | The platform was established as a response to the global decline in bee populations and related concerns in Zeeland. It collaborates with various organizations to develop Zeeland into a province where bees feel at home. The website offers information about projects, news, and activities related to pollinating insects and biodiversity. | Environment → Conservation 328 | bees 373 biodiversity 720 news 15293 | Netherlands → Zeeland 15493 |
| natuurlijkmaarten.nl | Naturally Maarten | The website describes how the handcrafted insect hotels are a beautiful addition to the garden and contribute to a natural balance and ecological equilibrium. The website presents various types of bees that can overwinter in the insect hotels, such as the red mason bee and the small mason bee. The website illustrates the possibilities for customization, whereby the insect hotels can be adapted to the wishes of the customer and even a completely custom design can be created. | | insect hotel 31 handcrafted 159 bees 373 flowers 3248 garden 13129 design 27202 | |
| imkersleiden.nl | Leiden & Surroundings Beekeeping Association | The association organizes a two-day basket weaving workshop from September 20th and 21st, 2025, led by Rob Triest, where participants can weave a traditional beehive. In addition to the workshop, the association offers a beekeeping evening on June 17th, 2025, with an introduction to basket weaving, organized in The Field in Leiden. The association encourages participants to contribute to the survival of the bee and to promote a balance between humans and bees by sharing knowledge and fostering traditional crafts. | Pollinators → Honeybees 14 | beehive 52 bees 373 workshop 19325 | Rotterdam → Center 382 |
| beesonline.nl | Beesonline | The website allows visitors to typically follow the bees at the Rooftopfarm the Dakakker live, though this is temporarily unavailable due to the coronavirus crisis and the installation of a beecam is planned. Information is available about the six beehives located on the roof of the Schieblock. The website provides contact details for questions about keeping bees in the city and on roofs, and announces the sale of rooftop honey starting in August/September. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | beekeeper 66 bees 373 city 1875 | Rotterdam → Center 382 |
| bankahoning.nl | Bankahoning | Since the Pentecost weekend, the first honey of 2025 has been available, produced by different bee colonies on the roof of the home base and for sale at the Wiershoeck in Beijum. The variations in honey color are caused by different nectar sources collected by the bees, such as maple, fruit trees, and gleditsia. The website explains swarm behavior in bees and the role of the queen bee in establishing new bee colonies. | Initiatives & Projects → Local Initiatives 1001 | swarm 29 bee colony 49 queen 57 honey 432 roof 3662 | Old neighbourhoods → Korrewegwijk 27 |
| honingweitje.nl | Imkerij 't Honingweitje | The website provides information about the apiary's activities, including the care of bees and the offering of apitherapy. The website states that 't Honingweitje is the official Dutch dealer of Propolair diffusers and products from ‘Kontak’. The website offers advice on organic cultivation and creating a bee-friendly garden, and inquires about bee swarming sightings. | Emergency & Safety → Natural Medicine 763 | food forest 229 bees 373 honey 432 | West-Maas en Waal → Dreumel 115 |
| imkersverenigingterapel.nl | Imkersvereniging Ter Apel e.o. | The association organizes courses for both beginner and experienced beekeepers. Activities include the honey and environmental market, study days, and trips with bees are planned. The association is affiliated with the Dutch Beekeepers Association and offers opportunities for membership and information. | Biodiversity → Pollination 44 | beekeeper 66 bees 373 honey 432 association 8562 course 14728 | Midden-Drenthe → Beilen 498 |
| streekbij.nl | Imkerij De Streekbij | The beekeeping farm works with pure black bee colonies, descendants of populations from Texel and Terschelling and the Belgian Ardennes, which are considered a threatened subspecies. The company sells local honey, bee colonies for pollination (including F1 colonies), and bee products such as brood nests and pollen. The black bee is attractive for pollination, especially in early spring due to its dark color, which allows it to forage at lower temperatures. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | pollen 33 pollination 34 bee colony 49 honey 432 | Ooststellingwerf → Oosterwolde 417 |
| bijzzzaak.nl | Bijzzzaak | The project focuses on reducing the mowing of grass strips and meadows in Castricum, resulting in positive outcomes for flora and fauna. The website provides information on activities such as creating unmaintained grass strips in parks, establishing new butterfly and bee gardens, and organizing volunteer days. Bijzzzaak is an active member of the Groen Kapitaal network of the province of North Holland, which supports biodiversity initiatives. | Environment → Nature Conservation 1803 | butterfly 140 bees 373 nature 9094 | North-Holland → Castricum 1387 |
| goedgeel.nl | GoedGeel | The website focuses on preventing the unintentional disappearance of sown and planted plants due to unwanted sweeping and mowing. The idea originates from beekeeping, where markings are placed on trees to indicate swarm locations. By registering an initiative with GoedGeel, users can work together to ensure that plants and flowers remain, preventing disappointment and protecting bees and butterflies. | Green Spaces → Landscape Management 381 | markings 33 butterfly 140 bees 373 initiative 1297 plant 4509 | |
| betuwebijen.nl | Betuwebijen | The website focuses on explaining the important role of pollinators like bees and bumblebees, and warns about threats to global food production and nature. It contains information about various aspects of bees, including bee colonies, honey, beeswax, queen honey, propolis, and pollen. The website also offers a contact page and photos of bees, swarms, and related topics. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | bee colony 49 propolis 51 bees 373 honey 432 | Neder-Betuwe → Echteld 663 |
| kleinezwartebij.nl | Small Black Bee Beekeepers Group | The website describes the Small Black Bee as a variety of the honeybee, with specific characteristics such as worker cells of 4.9 mm and a width of 32 mm, and that survive without varroa control. The document describes the implementation of the small cell method, which was started in 2014 by beekeepers in ZO-Brabant, based on the original Western European honeybee (Apis mellifera mellifera). The website offers information about the history of honeybees and their colonization of Europe, and the principles behind natural selection. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | beekeeper 66 cell 74 bees 373 | North-Brabant → 's-Hertogenbosch 8868 |
| debijenmarkt.nl | Utrechtse Heuvelrug Beekeepers Association | The market takes place on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Austerlitz and provides a platform for the trade of bee colonies, brood plants, and honey. There are stalls with various products, including beehives and brood plants. A demonstration of pollen analysis in honey is also provided. The Beekeepers Association informs visitors about bee health and the control of Asian Hornets and offers stalls for rent. | Local & Regional → Regional Events 821 | bee colony 49 beehive 52 beekeeper 66 honey 432 market 2772 | Zeist → Austerlitz 124 |
| bijeninenschede.nl | Bijen in Enschede | The website is a collaboration between beekeepers in Enschede who share knowledge and products. It offers information on various aspects of bees, including their role in nature, the Varroa mite, and Asian Hornets. The website sells locally produced honey, honey balm, and propolis, and provides a contact form for reporting bee swarms. | Neighborhood Focus → Neighborhoods 1028 | swarm 29 beekeeper 66 bees 373 honey 432 | Enschede → Glanerbrug 97 |
| fransvandemortelvlinderfotografie.nl | Fransvandemortelvlinderfotografie.nl | Frans van de Mortel shares his hobby of butterfly photography, documenting various species such as Day-flying butterflies, Pieridae, and Night-flying butterflies. The website also includes information about threatened butterfly species and the locations where Frans photographed butterflies, including De Berkenhof in Zeeland, Klein Costa Rica in Someren, and a Butterfly Garden in Spain. In addition to photos and information, the website offers links to other relevant websites such as nature websites, butterfly walks, and butterfly festivals. | | species 115 butterfly 140 conservation 182 hobby 525 photo 7778 | Gemert-Bakel → Gemert 601 |
| kleinekrachtpatsers.nl | Kleine Krachtpatsers | The company is located in Limburg and is known for producing honey and other bee products, with a focus on sustainability and the preservation of the ecosystem. The apiary uses natural methods to care for and protect the bees, resulting in high-quality, pure honey. Visitors can find more information about products, the process, and the role of bees, as well as the possibility to place orders or contact the company. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | microgreens 18 bee products 28 apiary 31 bees 373 honey 432 | Netherlands → Limburg 31909 |
| beesboss.nl | Imkerij Beesboss | The apiary is located on the edge of the De Biesbosch nature reserve and offers visitors the opportunity to see bees in their hives. The website highlights the importance of nature conservation and the decline of bee populations, and promotes actions that individuals can take to help bees. Visitors can contact them via the 'What do we do' page to visit or report a swarm of bees observed in Sliedrecht. | Nature → Biodiversity 382 | nature conservation 46 bee colony 49 bees 373 honey 432 education 13471 | South-Holland → Sliedrecht 863 |
| bijeneducatiecentrum.nl | Bijen Educatiecentrum Hoorn | The website describes what a bee swarm is, how they develop, and what to do when you find one. It explains that a bee swarm is not dangerous and that it's important to keep a distance and let the swarm be. The center offers help with removing swarms from gardens by contacting local beekeepers. | | swarm 29 beekeeper 66 garden 13129 | |
| bijennatuurlijk.nl | BijenNatuurlijk | The website is founded by a passionate beekeeper and bee caretaker and provides information about the wonderful world of bees. BijenNatuurlijk offers services such as workshops, educational presentations, pollination of farms and gardens, and the delivery and sale of honey. The website emphasizes the crucial role of bees for biodiversity and food security, and the potential disastrous consequences of their decline. | Environmental Studies → Environmental Education 129 | pollination 34 bees 373 honey 432 education 13471 workshop 19325 | |
| bijenstal-potmarge.nl | Stichting Bijenstal de Potmarge | The website contains information about the open days of the bee farm, including a description of the first open day and an announcement of a second open day in 2025. There is information about the registration requirement for transporting bees and wasps, set by the RVO and NVWA. The website gives details about a new training program to become a Bee Keeper Teacher, organized by the NBV and IN. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | beekeeping 91 open day 205 bees 373 honey 432 registration 4366 training 28133 | Friesland → Leeuwarden 6068 |
| bijzonderbio.nl | Stichting Bijzonderbio | The project involves sowing 5,000 hectares of farmland per year with a contribution of 3,600 euros per hectare per year for ten years. The BIJZONDERBIO foundation receives an annual amount of 10,465,116 in donations and works with local shops. The website provides information about the background of the project, the costs, the benefits, and the involved parties, including the Red Cross and the declining bee population. | Volunteering → Food Banks 184 | bees 373 field 527 donation 5110 foundation 6678 | |
| imkerijrbij.nl | Bijenproducten [Name] | The website sells seasonal, hand-harvested honey that comes from the flower to the jar, produced using traditional craft methods. Handmade beeswax candles are offered, made with honey from their own beehives. The website provides assistance with relocating bee swarms that form spontaneously and advises on using bee colonies for crop pollination. | Cooking & Recipes → Honey 107 | bee colony 49 beeswax 66 bees 373 honey 432 | |
| levenslustzoetermeer.nl | Levenslust Zoetermeer | The association, founded in 1955, is the oldest gardening association in Zoetermeer and focuses on environmentally friendly gardening. Members can grow their own vegetables, herbs, and flowers in the garden park on Schansbaan, and benefit from a community of like-minded gardening enthusiasts. In addition to garden plots, the association offers a shop with supplies, and integrates a beehive association that contributes to a sustainable environment. | Gardening → Community Gardens 393 | garden park 12 bees 373 seed 599 association 8562 nature 9094 garden 13129 | South-Holland → Zoetermeer 4046 |
| buzzhub.nl | BeeGrateful | The website offers a blog, podcast, and agenda, providing information and resources related to wild bees. It features articles such as ‘Insect seeks a home’ and explores topics like the needs of the bumblebee (pluimvoetbij) and the efforts of BeeGrateful, a social enterprise. The website highlights the stories of founders Floor and Zoe, who established BeeGrateful after becoming fascinated with wild bees and are dedicated to inspiring others to help protect them. | Podcasts → Education 44 | bees 373 podcast 3328 | |
| imkerklaas.nl | Imker Klaas | The blog section contains several posts, including a mention of a visit to Vlieland and observations of local bees. A post dated March 21, 2021 describes a visit to the harbor of Vlieland where the beekeeper saw two bees with full pollen baskets. The website also contains archives of recent posts and replies, as well as a login and feeds for posts and replies. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | posts 283 bees 373 hobby 525 blog 13392 | Friesland → Vlieland 518 |
| beemstergoud.nl | Beemster Goud | The website originated from a love of nature and the experiences of the initiators with agriculture and sustainable lifestyles, inspired by their travels and study in Austria. After attending a beekeeping course, the initiators became interested in bees and started producing their own honey, using sustainable methods. Beemster Goud uses no chemical materials and makes products in a traditional way, emphasizing the pure nature of their products. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | propolis 51 beehive 52 bees 373 honey 432 nature 9094 garden 13129 | Purmerend → Middenbeemster 367 |
| hetconservatoire.nl | The Conservatoire | The website provides information about the ‘Conservatoire’, an initiative committed to protecting the native honeybee from threats such as hybridization. It offers information on natural beekeeping with the native black honeybee, including details on breeding material and the role of Rudolf Steiner’s ideas about queen-folk relationships. The organization collaborates with Brabantslandschap.nl and manages a breeding station in the Schelde and the Oosterschelde to supply native honeybees (AMM) to the Conservatoires in Flanders and the Netherlands. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | conservatoire 22 beekeeping 91 biodiversity 720 | Breda → Princenhage 63 |
| oetdegaard.nl | Oet de Gaard | The website describes the development of the Oet de Gaard apiary, which began with a single 6-frame hive and has grown to a number of hives in Limburg. The site offers an overview of the products produced by the bees, including honey, beeswax, propolis and pollen, and provides information about the specific honeybee breed, the Carnica. Furthermore, the website contains blog posts, recipes and a description of the cultivation of various products, such as candles, pepper jam and the 'Let's go with that Bacon Banana!' clafoutis. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | hive 19 bees 373 honey 432 recipe 5142 blog 13392 | |
| bijendagboek.nl | Renée van Diessen | The diary describes observations of bees, including the presence of wild bees in the garden and the activity of bees in winter. A section of the diary deals with the inspection of a brood cell and the development of a bee colony. Attention is paid to the behavior of bees, such as drinking water and the role of worker bees in producing nectar. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | diary 212 bees 373 honey 432 | |
| rauwhoning.nl | Rauwhoning | The website describes the process of making raw honey and the passion of beekeeper Thijs. An article about research into the potential insecticide contamination of honey is shared, with an overview of the international collaboration of the researchers. The website contains information about bees, the source of the honey, and contact details. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | beekeeper 66 bees 373 honey 432 research 8967 | |
| bijenstalduinvallei.nl | Bijenstal Duinvallei | The project originated in 2016 with the initiative of beekeeper Andy Roodbergen and is now a successful beehive. The beehive has developed through the collaboration of beekeepers, volunteers, residents, and sponsors, who have provided materials and assistance. The website describes the activities of the beehive, such as open days, educational sessions, and the sale of honey, and the involvement of the local community. | Pollinators → Honeybees 14 | beehive 52 beekeeper 66 honey 432 resident 3245 volunteer 8367 | South-Holland → Katwijk 2183 |
| imkerijhuvermann.nl | Imkerij Huvermann / Bijenstand de Gorzen | The website describes the activities of Imkerij Huvermann, including honey production, the biology of bees, and techniques such as queen rearing and swarm prevention. The location of the ‘De Gorzen’ apiary in Ridderkerk is highlighted, with mention of the Gorzen park and the surrounding natural areas, which provide a rich and diverse foraging area for the bees. The website contains information about honey production, the diverse flora in the park, and the presence of other animals, such as birds, bats, and mammals, including beavers and otters. | Parks & Gardens → Parks 1043 | apiary 31 beekeeping 91 bees 373 honey 432 park 1863 | South-Holland → Ridderkerk 1335 |
| goodbij.nl | GoodBij | GoodBij cares for bees in the community of De Ronde Venen, respecting animals, people, and nature. The organization produces honey, which is harvested sparingly and sold via an online shop, valuing bees and nature as a 'gift'. GoodBij collaborates with the municipality of De Ronde Venen to create a living environment with sufficient food and protection for the bees, and supports initiatives like those of Greenpeace, Natuurmonumenten, and the government. | | bees 373 honey 432 municipality 6837 webshop 8648 nature 9094 | Utrecht → De Ronde Venen 1750 |
| hoekschebij.nl | Hoeksche Bij | The site describes how initial interest in beekeeping began by witnessing a bee colony in a garage. After completing a basic beekeeping course and working with a mentor, the owner became a beekeeper. The site offers information about swarming bees and their behavior, as well as the possibility of ordering and picking up products directly. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | swarm 29 beekeeping 91 bees 373 garage 1210 | |
| buzzybeekeeper.nl | Imker Uit De Achterhoek | The website contains information about beekeeping services, such as renting beehives and swarming, as well as information about bees and bee mortality. A key topic is the concern over mass bee mortality in the Netherlands, where beekeepers conduct surveys to investigate the causes. The site offers practical advice for beekeepers, such as caring for bee colonies during times of scarce yields and treating bee colonies against varroa mites. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | hive 19 swarm 29 beekeeper 66 bees 373 honey 432 | Nijkerk → Achterhoek 1730 |
| urbij.nl | Urbij Bee Foundation | The website describes the importance of wild bees for plant pollination and the health of the planet. It highlights the threatened status of wild bees and the need to provide them with habitat. Urbij.nl offers information and instructions on how to build a bee hotel and plant bee-friendly plants. | Garden Design → Planting 49 | bee hotel 17 drill 303 plant 4509 | |
| shop.bijenstichting.nl | Bee Education Center – Bee Foundation | The shop sells organic flower seeds, bee hotels, and flower bulbs, with all proceeds going to the Bee Education Center. Volunteers pack and ship orders, and there is free shipping on orders over €50,- within the Netherlands. The website also offers educational materials such as books, insect identification cards, and e-books, as well as unique gifts and a blog with information about bees. | | bees 373 seed 599 hotel 3543 book 11396 | |