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A team of employees in beekeeper suits gathered around a honeycomb at the Oros Machaira apiary
Adopt a Hive — Oros Machaira

Join our “Adopt a Hive” programme with your team and… Bee-come a Hero for the bees and the environment.

The Initiative

What if a company looked beyond its commercial goals, to the needs of the environment as well?

The “Adopt a Hive” programme is a pioneering initiative by Oros Machaira that gives your company a direct way to support pollinators and the environment, while bringing your team closer together.

Adopt a Hive

Why Adopt a Hive?

You help protect pollinatorsEvery hive supports bee populations and the pollination of plants.
You connect your teamA unique team experience away from the office, out in nature.
You gain knowledge and experienceHands-on insight into beekeeping and the ecosystem it depends on.
Member companies

The companies who trust us

ecombare
SMT Shipping
GAC
Uniteam Marine
Sassy Events
Γυμνάσιο Αγίου Βασιλείου Στροβόλου
Goldman Solutions
Cyprus Duty Free
Amdocs
Playrix
GENPRO
The Programme

What Does the Package Include?

01

Hive Adoption

We set up and maintain a hive in your company’s name.

02

Visits to the Apiary

Two hands-on visits for your team — up to 25 people per visit.

03

Certificate of Adoption

An official certificate recognising your contribution to bee conservation.

Our Goal

200 hives.6,000,000 bees.

This is not only about saving the bees. It is about saving our planet and the biodiversity that sustains it.

The Unsung Heroes of Nature
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of the world’s food crops depend on pollinators.

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of all pollination worldwide is carried out by bees.

By adopting a hive, your company protects these invaluable insects — and, with them, our planet.

The Experience

The Two Visits

Two distinct days of hands-on experience for your teams.

First Visit
01
April–Augustup to 25 people

First Visit

  • Educational tour & introduction to the bees — the team dresses as beekeepers and visits the hives under the guidance of our experienced beekeepers.
  • An educational seminar on the role of bees in the ecosystem and their importance to the environment.
  • Honey tasting & bottling of fresh honey straight from the hive.
  • Painting the hive in your company’s colours — a creative team-building activity.
Second Visit
02
June–Octoberup to 25 people

Second Visit

  • The second group takes part in the same activities as the first visit, apart from painting the hive.
  • Approx. 20 kg of honey per hive, in 250 g jars — exclusive corporate gifts for your employees or clients.
  • The hive is maintained by experienced beekeepers in the name of your company throughout the adoption.
  • You receive regular updates and video reports on how your hive is doing.
Moments

The Experience in Pictures

Our Progress

Together, toward 200 hives

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adopted so far
0%of the goal

160 hives remaining to reach our goal.

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Testimonials

What the Teams Who Visited Us Say

Thank you so much for the excellent collaboration on our first visit. We all came back full of enthusiasm and new knowledge! I think the goal of learning through experience was achieved, and I really appreciate the warm welcome and the tour. I am delighted that we will be working together again this year!

Antigoni Pafiti

Sustainability Officer

Our guests and we absolutely loved the event on Saturday and we will definitely be offering this kind of experience again!

Abi Thatcher Heitmann

Business Development Director

I wanted to extend my heartfelt appreciation for the wonderful experience we had last Friday. It was indeed a great learning opportunity for all of us, and we’re eagerly looking forward to our next trip after the summer.

Chloe Timmis

Crewing Administration Manager

Thank you so much. We had a wonderful time, and the children were saying it was one of the best visits they have ever been on.

Katerina Tortouri

Design & Technology Teacher

Thank you so much for the excellent collaboration on our first visit. We all came back full of enthusiasm and new knowledge! I think the goal of learning through experience was achieved, and I really appreciate the warm welcome and the tour. I am delighted that we will be working together again this year!

Antigoni Pafiti

Sustainability Officer

Our guests and we absolutely loved the event on Saturday and we will definitely be offering this kind of experience again!

Abi Thatcher Heitmann

Business Development Director

I wanted to extend my heartfelt appreciation for the wonderful experience we had last Friday. It was indeed a great learning opportunity for all of us, and we’re eagerly looking forward to our next trip after the summer.

Chloe Timmis

Crewing Administration Manager

Thank you so much. We had a wonderful time, and the children were saying it was one of the best visits they have ever been on.

Katerina Tortouri

Design & Technology Teacher

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before joining the programme.

No. The hive is fully managed by our team and its expert beekeepers.

Adopt a Hive

Get in touch with us today and become part of this effort too.

Our team will design, together with you, the experience that best suits your company.

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