Morgan Freeman Creates Bee Sanctuary Out of His Mississippi Ranch The Oscar-winning actor has practiced beekeeping for the last five years In recent interviews, he has also discussed the need to save honeybees. Morgan Freeman, via 'The Tonight Show' In addition, Freeman says vegetation that is bee-friendly is planted on the 124-acre sanctuary. To create the safe space, Freeman brought in over two dozen hives from out of state. In recent years, bee populations around the world have declined dramatically. Many predict their loss will lead to major issues for the environment and agriculture. Research had attributed the fall to the spread of pesticides and destruction of the insect's habitat.
