It's hoped the fund can go towards setting up long-term beehives in the region.
A fundraiser is underway to help set up wildlife apriaries in Westmeath.
Athlone wildlife activist Ruairí Ó Leocháin says rescue and rehab services in the midlands are struggling from a lack of funding.
He's asking people to give whatever they can towards setting up long-term beehives in Athlone and supporting local wildlife rescue groups.
He's even built his own Lego beehive, which has since sparked some interest in the project:
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