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Healing Through Honey: How Urban Beekeeping Transforms At-Risk Youth | Stories That Matter
In this episode of Stories That Matter, host Kristina Cole explores the transformative power of urban beekeeping as a tool for social impact and youth empowerment. The story centers on a program in East Oakland that brings at-risk teenagers into contact with honeybee hives, offering them a unique path to emotional regulation, self-esteem, and community connection. This is not just an agriculture story; it is a deep dive into how tactile, nature-based mentorship can heal trauma and rebuild agency in young people who have been marginalized by traditional education systems. If you are interested…
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