At the boundary between cities and nature, many small creatures quietly safeguard the ecological balance. Among them are solitary bees. They live in silence and solitude yet play a vital role by pollinating plants for reproduction and preying on pests to help maintain ecological stability. However, urbanization and habitat loss are steadily reducing their living spaces.

Following the severe impact of earthquakes and natural disasters on Taroko National Park’s natural environment, people have once again realized the importance of ecological restoration and environmental protection. Accton, with its focus on biodiversity and environmental education, is extending its efforts to the post-disaster Taroko National Park. Through a combination of ecological recovery and educational outreach, the Accton E-Charity Portal seeks to raise awareness of these often-overlooked neighbors and take action to create suitable habitats for them.

On April 3, 2024, a devastating earthquake and subsequent storms severely damaged Taroko National Park. Rockslides, collapsed trails, and impacted settlements placed both its ecological and cultural landscapes under severe strain. In response to post-disaster recovery, the Taroko National Park Headquarters (hereafter referred to as TNP Headquarters) launched an initiative “Do Something for Taroko Gorge.” The program aims to unite collective efforts so that local recovery goes beyond restoring natural scenery, reconnecting instead the bonds between people and the land.

Supporting this initiative, the Accton E-Charity Portal has combined ecological conservation with education, with a special focus on the often-overlooked yet ecologically valuable solitary bees.

Drawing on the expertise of Urban Ark Studio and the TNP Headquarters, the Accton E-Charity Portal donated 10 “Accton Nurseries” solitary bee beehives, made of bamboo tubes, wood, and other natural materials to simulate bee habitats and provide safe breeding spaces for mother bees and their larvae. In addition, three more beehives —handcrafted by Accton employees during a “DIY Beehive Box Workshop” held in 2024—were also donated, carrying with them a spirit of ecological education and continuity.

Among these, eight beehives were introduced into schools through the TNP Headquarters, accompanied by ecological education lectures. This allowed students to learn about solitary bees up close and to integrate the observation of natural life into their daily studies.

The remaining two beehives, along with the three made by Accton employees, have been installed at the Taroko Cultural and Creative Industry Park. Each beehive exterior is paired with images and introductions to different bee species, enabling visitors and residents to gain knowledge while enjoying the park, thus intertwining conservation concepts with environmental education.

To further deepen public understanding of the differences and ecological importance of solitary bees and honeybees, the TNP Headquarters also invited instructors from the Society of Wilderness to host a “Bee-Coming Volunteer Interpreters (蜂擁而至解說志工 )” training workshop. These sessions introduced the living habits of solitary bees and the intricate relationship between flowers and bees. By cultivating volunteer interpreters, the program hopes to raise greater awareness and foster more care for solitary bees.