Harcourts Pinnacle's Belinda McLachlan calls on Lawnton and surrounding communities to help protect the pollinators that feed us all
Belinda McLachlan, one of Northern Brisbane and the Moreton Bay region's most respected real estate agents, is stepping beyond property to tackle something far more fundamental: the survival of our bees.
Known for her ability to deliver outstanding results across a diverse portfolio, from waterfront homes to expansive acreage, Belinda has built her reputation on deep local knowledge and an unwavering commitment to her community. This Spring, that commitment takes on a new form with the launch of Feed The Bees, a grassroots initiative designed to restore bee habitats across Lawnton and its surrounding suburbs.
The urgency is real. Approximately 35% of the world's food production depends on pollinators, yet bee populations are in serious decline. Parasites, disease, pesticide use, climate change, and habitat loss are converging to push bee numbers to critical lows. As urban expansion and changing land use strip away the diverse flowering plants that bees rely on for nutrition, entire ecosystems, and our food security, hang in the balance. Fewer bees mean reduced yields of fruits, nuts, and vegetables, with consequences felt by households and agricultural economies alike.
To directly address habitat loss at a local level, Belinda has sourced wildflower seed packets from D&H Seed Harvest Co in Tasmania, and will be distributing them to community members, completely free of charge, throughout Spring.
"We talk a lot about building community in real estate," says Belinda. "This is what that actually looks like. If every household in Lawnton plants even a small patch of wildflowers this Spring, we can make a measurable difference to our local bee population, and by extension, to the food on our tables."
The goal is simple but ambitious: 100 households participating by the end of Spring, collectively creating a network of wildflower patches that give local bees the nutrition and habitat they so desperately need.
Community members who would like to receive their free wildflower seed packet are encouraged to contact Belinda directly through Harcourts Pinnacle. Participants are also invited to share their blooms on social media using #FeedTheBees, contributing to a living record of the community's collective impact.
Because when an entire community plants together, the results are anything but small.
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