Sponsor-a-Hive
A hive sponsorship is a donation that helps cover inspections, mite monitoring, and equipment for the colonies we look after.
Sacramento NonprofitSaving Bees,
Saving Bees,
One Rescue
at a Time.
The Bee Conservatory is a donor-funded nonprofit on a mission to protect pollinators. We offer free live bee removal in the Greater Sacramento region.
The Bee Conservatory is a Sacramento, California nonprofit.
free bee rescue
Found a swarm? We'll rescue them for free.
Don't call an exterminator. Bee swarms are usually docile and temporary, and we relocate live bees instead of killing them. Live bee removal is free. If a colony is inside a wall or other structure, we'll explain what's involved, including any repair or other costs, before any work starts.
What to expect
1
Submit the form or call us directly
2
We talk through the situation and when we can get there
3
We remove and relocate the bees
4
The colony goes to a new home
Emergency line
(916) 404-4294Report a Bee Swarm
Fill out the form and we'll follow up. Fields marked * are required.
About UsOur Programs
Building a future where bees and communities thrive together
The Bee Conservatory is a nonprofit based in Sacramento, California, founded in 2024. We work to protect bees in the Greater Sacramento region through live bee removal, native habitat, and pollinator education.
When a colony turns up where it can't stay, we try to move it instead of seeing it killed. Donations help cover the supplies, plants, hive care, and lessons that work depends on.
Making a difference through hands-on conservation and education
About a third of global crop production by volume comes from crops that benefit from animal pollination (Klein et al., 2007). Habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change are among the pressures on wild bees, which is why The Bee Conservatory works where it can make a local difference.
Our work has three parts. We remove live bees instead of seeing them exterminated, we look after the colonies we relocate, and we support native plantings and pollinator lessons in the Greater Sacramento region.
Bee Education
Hands-on pollinator lessons for Sacramento-area classrooms and community groups. Email us to ask what is available.
Habitat Restoration
California-native, pesticide-free flowering plants for school and community pollinator beds in the region.
Bee Rescue & Relocation
Humane removal and relocation of live bees in the Greater Sacramento region. Live bee removal is free.
in the field
Photos from the field
U.S. beekeepers lost 55.6% of managed colonies, April 2024 to April 2025 (Auburn University / Apiary Inspectors of America)
Help us protect pollinators in your community
Your donation helps cover live bee rescue, native habitat for wild bees, and pollinator education in the Greater Sacramento region. Zeffy charges us no platform or card-processing fees.
The Bee Conservatory is a Sacramento nonprofit (EIN 93-1556974). Read about our tax status before claiming a deduction.
$25
Supplies for a swarm call
$50
Native plants for a garden bed
$100
A month of hive care
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faqQuestions you
Questions you
may have
About a third of global crop production by volume comes from crops that benefit from animal pollination (Klein et al., 2007). Bees are among the most important of those pollinators, and wild bees also pollinate many native plants.
Plant California natives, avoid pesticides in your yard, leave some bare ground and dead wood for nesting bees, and call a live removal service instead of an exterminator. You can also donate or sign up to volunteer.
We use Zeffy, which charges us no platform or card fees. Zeffy asks donors for an optional tip, which you can set to $0. Gifts are unrestricted unless you designate them, and they help cover bee rescue, native habitat, and education in the Greater Sacramento region. Email us if you would like budget information.
Yes, you can apply on our volunteer page or email us. Tell us what you'd like to help with and we'll let you know what's available right now.