In this 22-minute segment, Hank Flynn of Fox 29 Philadelphia’s Good Day Uncut visited Half Mad Honey in the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Amelia Miraz, Founder and Owner of Half Mad Honey, discusses the therapeutic beekeeping, nature-based workshops, hive tours, and beekeeping research the organization engages in. She also shares her origin story, which began with a beekeeping course at Temple University in college.
Lady Danni, owner of Landed Gentress, is interviewed while preparing a skin salve using Half Mad Honey beeswax. The organizations partner to provide educational workshops for their community.
Karen, owner of Dye on the Side, is another of Half Mad Honey’s community partners. Karen showcases the botanical solar prints she creates, and she explains the workshops she offers at Half Mad Honey to teach this skill. “I teach how to slow down, connect with nature, and dye with plants….These are all plants that the bees love,” says Karen.
At the end of the segment, Jamie Birkowitz, a trauma-informed meditation and yoga guide, leads viewers through a short meditation.
Amelia ends by sharing upcoming events and workshops; visit their website for a full schedule.
Watch the segment below.
Half Mad Honey takes its name from the Mad Pride Movement. They’re on a mission to support mental wellness and bring therapeutic experiences outside of the clinical setting and into nature. Their apiary tours immerse participants in the sensory experience of the beehive, promoting mindfulness, connection to the natural world, and engagement with the unique world of honey bees in a safe setting. Building on research showing the ability of bees to reduce stress and promote well-being, their beehive experiences leave participants feeling grounded and peaceful, helping to forge meaningful connections with the amazing natural world around us. Learn more on their website.