Measurable Results
We publish real numbers because accountability is part of conservation. This page reflects verified outcomes from our programs — not estimates, not projections, not marketing copy.
Results we can stand behind
50,000+
Bees Protected
Colonies rescued from extermination and relocated to managed hive sites across the region.
200+
Hives Placed
Active hives maintained at partner sites, community gardens, and private landowner properties.
15+
Acres Restored
Native wildflower corridors seeded and maintained in partnership with parks and landowners.
5,000+
Students Educated
K–12 students reached through our classroom and field education programs.
40+
School Programs
Active school partnerships across Sacramento, Placer, and El Dorado counties.
30+
Partner Organizations
Government agencies, universities, nonprofits, and private partners aligned with our mission.
2025 program milestones
Q1 2025
Auburn Expansion Launch
Extended our active service area into Placer County, adding 12 new rescue-response zones and onboarding three trained beekeepers to serve the Auburn, Rocklin, and Lincoln corridors.
Q2 2025
500th Rescue Completed
Reached a major operational milestone — the 500th documented bee rescue since our founding. The colony was a 30,000-bee swarm removed from a residential attic in Rancho Cordova and relocated to a partner apiary.
Q3 2025
High School Internship Pilot
Launched a paid summer internship for Sacramento-area high school juniors and seniors, placing six students in field roles alongside our rescue and restoration teams for six weeks.
Q4 2025
Three New Wildflower Corridors
Planted over 4,200 native plants across three new corridor sites — one at Granite Regional Park, one along the American River Parkway, and one at a partner ranch east of Folsom.
How we allocate every dollar
90 cents of every dollar funds direct conservation programs. We keep operational overhead at 10% through disciplined budgeting and volunteer leverage.
Bee Rescue & Relocation
35%Direct response team operations, equipment, transportation, and beekeeper compensation.
Habitat Restoration
30%Native seed procurement, site preparation, planting events, and long-term maintenance.
Education & Outreach
25%Curriculum development, classroom visits, ambassador training, and community events.
Operations & Growth
10%Staff support, technology infrastructure, compliance, and program expansion planning.
This is what your donation powers
No stock photos. These are our beekeepers on real Sacramento-area rescues — collecting live swarms by hand so the colony is relocated, never exterminated.
Every gift has a direct outcome
$25
Rescues one colony
Covers the fuel, equipment, and beekeeper time required to safely remove and relocate a single bee colony away from extermination.
$100
Funds a school visit
Sends an Education Ambassador to a classroom for a two-hour program on pollinator biology, colony life, and what students can do at home.
$500
Restores a quarter-acre
Pays for native seed, site preparation, volunteer coordination, and two seasons of monitoring for a quarter-acre wildflower corridor.
Full financial and program transparency
Our annual report includes audited financials, program outcome data, beekeeper field logs, and a complete accounting of how donor funds were allocated during the year. We publish this because donors deserve to see exactly what their support accomplished.
The 2025 Annual Report is currently in final review and will be available in early Q1 2026. Request early access by contacting us directly.
Request the Annual ReportResults like these take sustained support
Every metric on this page was funded by individual donors. No corporate strings, no compromised mission. Your donation goes directly to bees — processed through Zeffy at zero platform fees.