G4G Philadelphia + Half Mad Honey | July 19, 2025

Join Us at Half Mad Honey!

More than just a beekeeping operation, 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.

Volunteer tasks at Half Mad Honey may include:

– Building and planting garden beds
– building picnic tables

Half Mad Honey will also give us a mindful hive tour!

Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025

Time: 9am – 11am

Location: The Navy Yard

Ages: 21+

Project Lead: Lynn (she/her)

Accessibility:

• Unfortunately, the apiary is outside in an industrial part of the Navy Yard and the ground is not ideal for wheelchairs.
• They are a small company working in a vacant lot in the Navy Yard, so they do not have their own bathroom facilities available, however the Marriot Hotel and the restaurant The Gatehouse down the street allows them to use their facilities during tour hours. They’ll provide FREE water and snacks before or after your tour, but please plan on using the bathroom before arriving!

What To Wear/Bring:

• DO NOT wear solid BLACK or RED clothing as bees see red as black and black as bears! Please do not wear cologne, perfume or scented oil, as bees communicate via pheromone, and find strong scents disruptive. Please wear CLOSED toe shoes with a back, such as sneakers or boots with a flat solid bottom. The yard is not paved: plan to walk on pebbles, tall grass and uneven ground.
• ***NO FLIP FLOPS, SANDALS, HEELS, WEDGE, MESH SHOES.***
• Bring water bottle and sunscreen.

Additional Details: Those with severe bee allergies are encouraged to avoid this activity.

About Our Partner: Half Mad Honey is dedicated to creating awareness surrounding mental health and wellness, and providing a safe space for all people to learn about bees, build confidence, and connect with peers and nature.