Save the Bee is inspiring positive change to ensure the future of honey bees.
We are increasing awareness of the critical role honey bees play in our food supply. One-third of our diet is derived from plants that require pollination, and in the US, honey bees are responsible for 80% of agricultural pollination! Without the services of honey bees, there would be no almonds or many of the other fruits and vegetables we take for granted.
The widespread loss of honey bees in the last decade has been linked to pervasive pesticide use, parasites, loss of foraging habitat, and poor nutrition. Save the Bee is funding scientific research on the causes of declining bee populations and on solutions to enhance colony health, as well as providing “best practices” education for beekeepers, farmers, and gardeners.
Why Save the Bee?
Honey bees are intricately tied to our food supply – they are directly responsible for 80% of agricultural pollination. One-third of our diet is currently derived from plants that require pollination, so without pollinators like honey bees, we’d have far fewer fruits and vegetables. What’s more, bee habitat sequesters carbon and improves the soil, which in turn contributes to a healthy regenerative agricultural landscape. We would be lost without them and they are in trouble. Pesticides, parasites, and poor nutrition are the major culprits behind the decline of honey bees in the U.S. But there are ways to help these important creatures.
Our Impact
SAVE the BEE is taking action to protect bees and beekeepers to keep our food supply safe, improve the environment, and sustain human health. Founded by GloryBee in 2012, SAVE the BEE has dedicated nearly $1 million to support projects that help our favorite pollinators.
Our Initiative
Research
Habitat Restoration
Beekeeping
Our Contributions
$850,500
raised to date to support research and education
6
research papers published by OSU Honey Bee Lab
75
public education
events
22
Master Beekeeper
scholarships provided
SAVE the BEE® supports…
Want to help?
Align your brand with a vital cause that is making a difference. SAVE the BEE brand partners are sustainability-minded companies focused on bettering our world now and for future generations.
Save the Bee American Honey
10% of retail sales from this classic honey goes toward helping SAVE the BEE.
Bee Friendly to Pollinators
We can all play a part in creating a healthier world for bees and humans. By doing some of these simple things, you too can make a difference.
Plant Flowers
Buy Organic
Buy Local Honey
Keep Bees
Avoid Pesticides