Move over, boring bureaucrats - there’s a new urban legend in town, and she’s got wings, stingers, and a serious mission.

Nicholas Bard isn’t your average fifth-grader. While most kids are mastering Minecraft, this mini-maverick was busy battling Santa Rosa’s archaic zoning laws to save her beloved bee colony. Talk about #SquadGoals.

A Bee-utiful Rebellion

At just ten years old, Bard has already accomplished what most adults can only dream of: challenging municipal regulations and winning. Her journey began when the city rudely informed her family that their backyard beehive was a zoning violation. Excuse me, what?

The Power of Persistence

Instead of sulking, Bard rallied the Sonoma County Beekeepers Association and launched a media blitz that would make seasoned activists proud. She even speaks to her bees, calling them “The Girls” and updating them on their impending media stardom. Because why wouldn’t a pre-teen have a telepathic relationship with thousands of insects?

Sweet Victory

After months of advocacy, Santa Rosa’s mayor essentially rolled over. The city is now amending its zoning laws to allow student beekeeping, proving that sometimes, David really does beat Goliath - if David happens to be a passionate ten-year-old with a bee colony.

Nicholas Bard: future environmental lawyer, current bee whisperer, and absolute legend.