When there is a threat to mankind, it means something has to be done and done now
Morgan Freeman is More Than Just A Celebrity and Actor
Mr. Freeman has not just basked in his success. He has recognized what the extinction of bees means and has taken some positive steps to do something about it. He has created the Morgan Freeman bee sanctuary.
The Celebrity Beekeeper
Morgan started his journey with saving the bees back in 2014.
Actions Bigger Than Words
Many bee activists will take different steps to do their part in bee preservation. Many believe that providing proper education about the dangers that come with bee extinction is the best measure. It certainly helps, but actions really step it up a notch.
Some will plant flowers to encourage the bees to pollenate
Others will start a fight against the use of pesticides
Then there is Morgan Freeman, who takes a 124-acre ranch and turns it’s into a bee kingdom.
The Importation
To get the bee ranch started Morgan impored 26 fully loaded beehives from Arkansas.
Tending to The Bees
Mr. Freeman has ensured that the bees have plenty of land to roam on, and feeds them sugar water to help sustain them. The bees seem to like him as much as he does them.
Never Been Stung
This famous actor claims he has never been stung and never has relied on a beekeeping hat for protection. However, he does say that he has not as yet attempted to harvest honey.
The Gardening
To make sure that the bees having a thriving habitat Morgan and his gardener have made sure there is a good selection of flowers on the Morgan Freeman bee sanctuary, such as clover, lavender, and about 140 magnolia trees that produce huge blossoms.
A Voice To Be Reckoned With
Mr. Freeman not only is physically active with his passion for saving the bees, but he also has no difficulty speaking out about what is endangering them.
In a Larry King interview in 2016, Mr. Freeman speaks about how pesticides are one of the causes for the endangerment of the bees in the US.
A Huge Step In The Right Direction
Mr. Morgan’s activities with the bees is not only a big step in saving the bees; it is a big step in setting an example. Hopefully, many who have large parcels of land will follow the footsteps of this wise and impressive actor.
Other Celebrities That Are Doing Their Part
What Mr. Freeman is doing to preserve the bees is highly commendable, and along with him are several other celebrities that also have taken up this important cause. Perhaps not on as large a scale as Mr. Freeman, but they are certainly bringing recognition to the plight of the bees and the importance of saving them. Some examples are:
Flea ( Red Hot Chili Peppers – Michael Peter Balzary
Michael is also a beekeeper in his spare time and has three beehives that are fully established.
Michelle Obama
Yes, even a president’s wife realized the importance of the bees. She made sure that during her time at the Whitehouse that many bee-friendly plants were present at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
There are many more that can be added to the beekeeping celebrity list, but it isn’t just up to them to preserve the safety of the bees. It must be a joint effort on the part of every human because their future depends on it.
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