Taking inspiration from bees, Bee Positive shows you how small individual actions can add up to big change in the environment but also in ourselves as we connect with the mental and physical health benefits of nature.

Planting seeds for bees and creating some bee inspired arts and crafts with our local community group.

What we offer

A collection of free resources designed to help people take their first steps in conservation and supporting the wildlife in their local environment, particularly bees and other pollinators.

Family friendly conservation activities that are in alignment with the Key stage 1 and 2 Science Curriculum.

The latest research and insights into the relationship between nature and good mental health.

Our story

Bee Positive was founded in 2020 after a personal experience of trauma and grief, something many in the world are currently dealing with. In the dark and difficult days when we were attempting to come to terms with our loss we found great solace and comfort in nature. In particular in planting seeds for bees and filling our life with their gentle, busy, humming presence.

In her book, The Well Gardened Mind: Rediscovering Nature in the Modern World, psychiatrist Sue Stuart-Smith illustrates the remarkable effects nature can have on our psyche and well-being using case studies of people struggling with stress, depression, trauma and addiction. Her conclusions chime with research from around the world that is proving what many of us have discovered, or re-discovered in the pandemic;  that nature brings us peace when we are in distress, helps us to re-balance and recover our physical and mental well-being, and can inspire us with the wonder and beauty of life, even in our darkest moments.

As we continue to research and explore the positive effects of connecting with nature we invite you to join us, take part in your own conservation journey and discover for yourself the benefits the natural world has to offer. 

Our team

Heather Wallis

Founder and creative director of Bee Positive Heather is a writer and educator who has worked for many years in further and higher education. Heather is committed to creating resources that inspire and motivate people to take action in response to the environmental and mental health crises we currently face, helping others to feel empowered and hopeful about the future of our world.  

Sam Roberts

Co-founder of Bee Positive, Sam is a photographer, graphic designer, gardener and animal lover. Bee Positive was born in Sam’s backyard and allotment, where he supports a thriving bee population through carefully curated gardening. 

Graham Roberts

Education adviser: Graham has 30+ years experience working with students and teachers in further and higher education. He is currently emeritus professor at Leeds Trinity University.

Lottie Roberts

Illustrator, Copywriter and Editor for Bee Positive.  Lottie writes and illustrates zines and comics about Environmental activism, Greek mythology and her cats. She loves flowers, and includes the natural world and magic in all of her projects.  Follow Lottie at lottie.illu

Jack Peters

Composer and Photographer for Bee Positive. Jack graduated from the Academy of Contemporary Music in 2019 and has since worked as a freelance musician and photographer. Jack composes and records original music for all of our videos and also contributes film and photography to our project.

Work with us: if you are an environmentalist, teacher, nature photographer, beekeeper, artist or researcher into the connection between nature and mental health and would like to contribute to our project and connect with our community please get in touch: email heather@bee-positive.net