August 1, 2020
Sunnybrook Hospital promotes pollinators
Toronto’s Sunnybrook Hospital Bayview campus recently became the first Canadian hospital to have an urban apiary on its grounds. Hives hosting 30,000 bees are located about one kilometre away from the main hospital buildings. Once the hives are established, the hospital hopes to sell honey in its gift shop. “Sunnybrook wanted to support the bee population and also provide opportunities for staff and visitors to learn more about bees. Our large campus and plenty of green space is an added bonus,” said the hospital’s energy and climate action manager Michael Lithgow. Sunnybrook has a reputation for progressive support of green spaces; volunteer Rohan Harrison says, “Sunnybrook loves firsts.”