Workshops held on May 16, 2025, in Warsaw, involving Bain and senior residents from a local senior home, focused on creating insect habitats and miniature forests in jars.
In a unique and inspiring event held on May 16, 2025, our website, in collaboration with Bain, organized an ecological workshop at the Senior Home on Oliwska Street in Warsaw. The event aimed to promote the joy of working together, ecological education, social activation, and intergenerational integration.
The highlight of the day was the creation of insect houses, often referred to as insect hotels, using natural materials. These miniature habitats serve as shelters for wild pollinators such as solitary bees, bumblebees, ladybugs, and lacewings. The event's insect house creation further emphasized the focus on ecological care.
The creation of these insect houses in urban spaces offers several benefits for pollination and biodiversity. Support for pollinators is crucial, as they help maintain healthy ecosystems by facilitating the reproduction of plants. By creating habitats for pollinators, urban spaces can attract a wider variety of insects, including butterflies and lacewings, contributing to the overall biodiversity of the area.
Insect houses also contribute to the ecological balance in urban environments, which often have lower biodiversity due to urbanization. They create specific habitats for insects, attracting a variety of species and supporting the local food web. Insects also help in managing urban waste, breaking down organic matter and maintaining clean environments.
The event was not just about creating insect houses; it was about fostering community engagement. Seniors and Bain volunteers worked together to craft these habitats, demonstrating the power of collaboration. Two of the insect houses were donated to the Senior Home, where they will find a permanent place in the garden. The remaining eight insect houses will be placed in parks, community gardens, and near schools, further emphasizing the commitment to ecological care.
The insect houses are invaluable support for insects in cities facing shrinking natural habitats. They provide a safe haven for beneficial insects, contributing to the aesthetic and educational value of urban spaces. The event was a testament to the power of community action in promoting environmental sustainability and the importance of intergenerational collaboration in achieving this goal.
The unique workshop, combining science and environmental-science, made clear the practical importance of saving our wild pollinators by creating insect houses, which also serve as of home-and-garden decor. The collaborative effort among seniors and volunteers further underscores the impact that lifestyle changes can have on nurturing the environment.
