Community Supported Beekeeping~

Hive Hosts are individuals or organizations who demonstrate their support of our work by hosting one or more hives on their property, which are cared for by our bee-tenders.  Hive hosts have the opportunity to learn-along with their bee-tender, and to host special events centered on the bees' cycle of the year (such as swarm season or honey harvest).

Forage Fosters are community members who dedicate a portion of their land to healthful forage for honeybees and other pollinators- either in anticipation of becoming a Hive Host or as a gesture of loving support to the bees, the landscape, and the Earth.

(photo taken at Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary)

Swarm Collectors are community members who respond to calls about swarm sightings.  They gently collect the bees and transport them to the site of the Host Hive that will be offered to them.

(photo taken at Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary)

Our bee-tenders are restorative beekeepers who've been trained in the methods and philosophy taught at Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary.

(photo taken at Karma Bob's Backyard  Animal Refuge)