Charles C. Bell Elementary third graders are learning the power of hand-on education through a new partnership with the Western North Carolina Nature Center. Throughout the school year, students will participate in interactive activities that connect science lessons with real-world environmental impact.
One recent project had students busy as bees - literally. With guidance and assistance from staff at the WNC Nature Center, students built bee nurseries on the school grounds. These small habitats, or beehives, are designed to support some of the community’s most important pollinators.
Through the experience, students discovered how bees contribute to ecosystems, food production, and biodiversity. The project also encouraged teamwork, problem solving, and environmental stewardship.
The bee nurseries are now buzzing symbols of both environmental care and student curiosity. Thanks to this ongoing partnership, Bell’s young scientists are helping keep Buncombe County blooming.
