
Nature, Creativity & Culture
Stories from The Hive

What’s In a Name
Bees have been around since pre-historic times (80million+ years). So important is their role in our eco-system that we would not survive in a world

Let It Bee Garden
On August 20, 2018, a bee-friendly garden was inaugurated at a Let It Bee event at The Hive on World Honey Bee Day. A little

Burning Beeswax Cleans the Air
Many of us are burning paraffin candles without realizing the serious health implications. When paraffin is burned, black carcinogens fill the air and enter our

Local Feature – Apple Blossom Flowers
Local Feature – Apple Blossom Flowers Apple Blossom Flowers is a beautiful local flower shop run by lovely people in lovely downtown Orono. Immense gratitude

CBOT & BHS Collaboration
Big thanks to Clarington Board of Trade (CBOT) and Bowmanville High School for an excellent initiative that paired students with local businesses to develop a

Shayne Traviss – Your VividLife
Shayne Traviss – Your VividLife Author, Entrepreneur and Former Advisor to The Hive, Shayne Traviss, released his book in October 2019. The book launch was

Award from Booking.com
It has been quite the experience to meet so many international travelers in our rural corner of the world. Grateful for the connections and love

Painting of Our Heritage Church
Surprised to find this painting of The Hive Centre’s historical church at the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre in Bowmanville. Painted by a resident of

Mayan Mudras with Nan Shuni Giron
A Mudrā is a spiritual gesture and an energetic seal of authenticity employed in the spiritual practice of many ancient traditions such as the Maya, the

Partnership with Bear Standing Tall
In early 2017, Bear Standing Tall & Associates, 1COMMUNITY1 and The Hive partnered to bring awareness to and deliver Indigenous Training and Education Programs in