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At Davis, we’re committed to making a positive impact on our environment and community. One of the ways we’re doing this is through our partnership with Alvéole, an innovative urban beekeeping program.

Since 2022, we’ve been working with Alvéole to host beehives at three of our medical developments, including:

• Xchange Medical in St. Louis Park, MN
• Cornerstone Medical in Woodbury, MN
• Lakeville Specialty Center in Lakeville, MN (new addition in 2024)

Alvéole helps us manage these beehives throughout the year, providing expert care and maintenance to ensure the health and productivity of the hives. Our partnership with Alvéole is more than just a sustainability initiative; it’s a way for us to connect with nature and educate ourselves and our tenants about the vital role bees play in our ecosystem.

Throughout the year, Alvéole hosts workshops that not only demonstrate the significance of urban beekeeping but also involve us in the honey harvesting process. These hands-on experiences allow us to learn about the importance of bees, providing us new knowledge in addition to our very own jar of freshly harvested honey. We also enjoy a variety of bee-related products, including soap, lip balm, and candles, which we share with our tenants and clients.

With the addition of the Lakeville honeybee hive we also added solitary bee homes. Solitary bees, unlike honeybees, do not live in colonies but rather nest individually. They are highly effective pollinators and play a crucial role in our ecosystem. To support these bees, we plant a variety of native plants and avoid the use of pesticides to create a more bee-friendly environment. By understanding and supporting solitary native bees, we can enhance biodiversity and promote healthier ecosystems.

Our dedicated Alvéole beekeeper, Payton, keeps us updated on the health and status of our beehives at all three locations. For those interested in learning more about our beekeeping program, visit one of our personal Alvéole pages here.

We are thrilled to continue this partnership and look forward to the ongoing benefits it brings to our environment and community. If you are interested in partnering with Alvéole visit their website at https://www.alveole.buzz/