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 read this new article “The impact of beekeeping on native bees in urban settings” by OSU professors, Andony Melathopoulos, Associate Professor Pollinator Health Extension and Ramesh Sagili, Ph.D, Professor – […]
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 a flower (anther) to the female part (stigma) of the same species. This step is essential for fertilization and the development of seeds and fruit. Some plants self-pollinate, but most […]
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 Bees?” Here’s why. Because big change starts small. Because clarity matters. Because people respond to what they can see, feel, and do. “Save the Bee” is singular by design. It’s […]
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 beekeepers reported an average loss of 62% of their colonies, amounting to over 1.1 million hives lost nationwide. Some operations have experienced losses as high as 100%. These losses are not […]
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 sweetener that found its way into homes and businesses across the country. However, in recent decades, the focus of the U.S. beekeeping industry has shifted dramatically. Today, pollination services—not honey—are […]
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 to sustaining not just our diets, but our ecosystems and economies. Their importance cannot be overstated: without bees, the intricate balance that supports life as we know it could collapse. […]
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 than just vines growing in the rich Willamette Valley soil. At Abbey Road Farm, nestled in the rolling hills of Carlton, a new kind of vineyard story is unfolding—one where […]
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 cultures, communities, and the essential relationship between humanity and pollinators. With a career spanning six decades, his work has taken him from rural Vermont, where his fascination with honey bees […]
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 the Save the Bee Bee-Keepers movement to protect and support these vital creatures. Here’s how you can be a Bee-Keeper every month of the year: January – Plan Your Pollinator […]
Building Buzz: The Story of Shelley Hive Co.
In February 2024, an innovative venture was born: Shelley Hive Co. Founded by seasoned builder Bob Coffelt and entrepreneurial spirit Erin Higgins, Shelley Hive Co., emerged from a blend of expertise, curiosity, and a passion for sustainability. The company has since redefined the art of beekeeping with their insulated, top-bar hives made from Autoclaved Aerated […]
