How Alexandria’s Beekeepers and Gardens Helped Virginia Climb to Number 4 in National Bee Conservation Rankings

Alexandria beekeeper Alex Crawford-Batt (r) with her daughter Lena holding up a frame of capped honey. (Photo: Eli Wilson)Alexandria, VA — Virginia has soared into the top five most bee-friendly states nationwide—landing fourth place according to a recent assessment by BestMadHoney. And much of that buzz is coming from community-driven pollinator efforts right here in Alexandria.

Virginia achieved a strong score of 68.12 out of 100,  notably ranking a low bee-colony loss rate of 42.24 percent, signaling a thriving pollinator environment enriched by local engagement.