Alvéole leverages bees on your commercial building to help you boost tenant engagement and achieve your sustainability goals.
Bring nature-based solutions to your building
Minneapolis's green spaces, including Minnehaha Park and the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, offer vital habitats for pollinators. The city's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its urban greening initiatives and pollinator-friendly programs. Native plants such as prairie blazing star, wild bergamot, and purple coneflower thrive here, supporting local bees and contributing to Minneapolis's natural character.
Use your property to make a lasting impact on your community and city.
Nature-focused amenities
Foster a sense of attachment to the building with bee habitats and branded jars of honey from your own property.
Environmental workshops
From beekeeping 101 to bottling your own honey, you’ll have everything you need to make your building events unforgettable.
Sustainability initiatives
Earn green building certifications, foster environmental awareness, and support nature in the city.
Nature and biodiversity monitoring
Enhance your ESG report and make informed decisions to support biodiversity.
Buildings
Partners
Bee Habitats
Minneapolis Convention Center
Sustainability is at the heart of the Minneapolis Convention Center's mission. The center is home to rooftop beehives managed by Alvéole, supporting local biodiversity and giving staff and visitors a meaningful connection to urban nature. The program reinforces the center's commitment to environmental stewardship.
The Minneapolis Stormwater Management Program and broader sustainability plans highlight the city's commitment to protecting natural systems, supporting pollinators, and expanding green infrastructure throughout the urban core.
Why choose Alvéole?
Tenant subscriptions & event booking
Tenants subscribe to updates and book workshops directly. Your subscriber list stays current automatically.
Engagement & participation tracking
See attendance rates, repeat participation, and engagement trends by property, ready before renewal conversations.
Content library & templates
Pre-built email templates, event content, and photos, ready to use without building anything from scratch.
Biodiversity & hive data
Nature monitoring data structured for sustainability reports, GRESB submissions, and investor disclosures.
Frequently asked questions
Urban beekeeping in Minneapolis is regulated by city ordinances, which require beekeepers to obtain a permit and adhere to specific guidelines regarding hive placement and maintenance to ensure public safety and neighborly harmony. Additionally, beekeepers must register their hives with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Alvéole’s professional beekeepers ensure compliance with all local and state regulations.
Urban beekeeping is safe, with many successful bee programs operating throughout Minneapolis. At Alvéole, we work with a special breed of Italian honey bees selected for their docility. Honey bees are gentle creatures who (almost) never sting without reason. Unless they feel threatened, bees have no motivation to sting – in fact, once they sting, they lose their stinger along with a part of their abdomen, and die.Wild bees are as peaceful as honey bees. They technically can sting, but they don’t. Docile and nonterritorial, they’re extremely gentle. Unless they’re being touched, they simply go about their business.
Alvéole's urban beekeeping program aligns with Minneapolis’s sustainability efforts, including initiatives to enhance green spaces, promote biodiversity, and foster environmental education. By supporting pollinator health and providing educational opportunities, Alvéole's program contributes to the city’s broader goals of creating a more sustainable urban environment.