Bee Sanctuaries

by | Sep 2, 2020

Past Initiatives: Bee Sanctuaries, 2012 — 2024 During our founding era as The Honeybee Conservancy, we managed honey bee hives in zoos, urban farms, and other green spaces across New York City to serve as environmental and educational resources. Bee Sanctuary host...

Why Bees?

by | Sep 2, 2020

Imagine a grey world without almonds, apples, or fragrant flowers… Sounds terrible, right? Unfortunately, that’s the shocking future we face if we don’t work to help our most precious pollinator: bees. Far from being a niche concern, bees lie at the heart of our...

Kids Activities

by | Aug 5, 2025

Free Kids’ and Classroom Resources Our philosophy is simple: it’s fun to Always BEE Learning!  Bees offer fascinating insights into the environment, biology, ecology, and nutrition. For educators or parents looking to create buzz about bees with children, we...

Food Justice Award

by | Apr 8, 2025

The Food Justice Award The Bee Conservancy supports community gardeners and urban farmers who address food insecurity by providing pollinator-focused training, habitat creation, and supplies that help improve crop yield, biodiversity, and local ecosystems. Training,...

Pollinator Habitat

by | Apr 3, 2023

BUILDING BEE HABITAT Habitat Loss is a Major Factor in the Decline of Bee Populations Several factors — including land development, pesticide use, and the installation of invasive and genetically modified plants — are destroying essential food, shelter, and nesting...