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At Saving the Honeybees in Pittsfield, Maine, our core mission is simple: educate, empower, and protect pollinators. Learn about our goals for a pollinator-friendly Maine, sustainable beekeeping, habitat creation, and how you can join the effort.
Read full articleSupporting local beekeepers yields some of the most treasured products of the hive—pure Maine honey, beeswax, propolis, pollen, and royal jelly. Discover how your support powers conservation and sustains healthy pollinator populations in Pittsfield, Maine.
Read full articlePittsfield is becoming a hub for honeybee conservation thanks to the Saving the Honeybees Initiative. Learn about our educational outreach, hive sponsorships, habitat restoration, and how you can join the effort to protect pollinators in our community.
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Why local beekeeping advice is better than online tips from around the world. Learn why Maine beekeepers need Maine-specific guidance for climate, pests, and seasonal management.
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At Saving the Honeybees, we know pollinators come in all shapes and sizes! From honeybees and bumblebees to butterflies, moths, and the dazzling ruby-throated hummingbird—our mission supports them all. New hummingbird feeders arriving soon at our apiary!
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We are thrilled to announce our very first Student Apiary Tour! The Wisdom Circle Homeschool Co-Op will visit our apiary in early April for a unique hands-on learning experience about bees and beekeeping.
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Exploring the benefits of Slovenian A-Z horizontal hive systems as an alternative to traditional Langstroth hives. Learn about easier management, better winter protection, and space efficiency.
Read full articleLearn about our journey toward nonprofit status and how this transition will help us better serve Maine's honeybee populations and expand our conservation efforts.
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Exciting news about our new bee packages and nucs arriving from southern apiaries. Learn about the process and why we need your help!
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Understanding the challenges facing beekeepers and honeybee colonies. Learn about colony losses, their causes, and what we're doing to protect our bees.
Read full articleExplore the major threats to honeybee populations including pesticides, habitat loss, climate change, and diseases. Discover how we can help protect these essential pollinators.
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