Honey Bees, Native Bees, and the Question of Competition
At Save the Bee, we often get asked: Are you saving the right bee? It’s a fair question. Honey bees are critical to our food security,
What Does It Really Mean to “Save the Bee”?
And why it starts with habitat, not honey. This Pollinator Week, we’re asking a big, sometimes uncomfortable question: Could beekeeping be hurting bees? If you’ve
It’s Pollinator Week 2025 – Pollinators Feed the Planet. Let’s Feed Them.
POLLINATION: HOW IT WORKS Pollination is the simple act that keeps the planet blooming. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the male part of
And if everyone lit just one little candle…”
As a new(-ish) Executive Director of Save the Bee, I get this question often: “Why do you say Save the Bee and not Save the
The 2025 Bee Crisis: Unprecedented Losses Threaten Pollination and Food Security
The U.S. beekeeping industry, and thus our food security and environmental health, is facing a crisis of historic proportions. Between June 2024 and February 2025, commercial
How Beekeeping Has Shifted From Honey Production to Pollination Services in the U.S.
For generations, beekeeping in the United States was synonymous with honey production. Beekeepers made a living primarily by harvesting and selling honey, a valuable natural
Beyond Honey: Why Bees Are the Most Important Living Beings on Earth
When most people think of bees, they naturally think of honey—nature’s sweet gift. But honey is just the beginning. Bees are a keystone species, crucial
For the Bee and the Vine
The Story of Abbey Road Farm’s Quiet Revolution in Agri-Tourism There’s a quiet transformation happening in the heart of Oregon wine country, and it’s more
Beekeeping Without Borders
Dr. Dewey Caron: Bees and Beekeepers Across Cultures—Theirs and Ours Dr. Dewey Caron is more than a beekeeper and entomologist; he is a bridge between
12 Ways to Save the Bee Every Month of the Year
Honey bees and native pollinators work hard year-round, and so can we! By taking simple, seasonal actions each month, we can all be part of
