Host a Hive with Beverly Bees | Support Local Bees
Bees are essential to our ecosystem—pollinating flowers, gardens, and over one-third of the food we eat. But did you know with Beverly Bees Host a Hive Program you can help support the bees and enjoy the sweet rewards without becoming a beekeeper yourself?
With our Host A Hive Program, you can welcome a managed beehive to your property and become part of the solution for pollinator conservation, all while reaping the benefits of fresh local honey and a blooming backyard. 🐝💛
What Is the Host A Hive Program?
Our Host A Hive Program gives individuals, schools, businesses, and community gardens the chance to host a professionally maintained beehive on their property. We do all the work — you enjoy the buzz!
Whether you’re passionate about the environment or just love local honey, hosting a hive is a simple and rewarding way to make a difference.
How It Works
- We Provide the Bees: We install one of our sustainable honey bee hives at your location.
- We Care for the Hive: Our experienced beekeepers visit regularly to inspect, maintain, & care for the hive.
- You Enjoy the Benefits:
- Pollination for your flowers, fruits, and vegetables 🌸🍓🥕
- A share of the honey harvested from your hive 🍯
- The satisfaction of supporting local bees and sustainable agriculture 🐝🌎
Why Host A Hive?
- ✅ No Beekeeping Experience Required
- ✅ No Expensive Equipment to Buy & Maintain
- ✅ Supports Pollinator Conservation
- ✅ Helps the Local Ecosystem
- ✅ Great for Gardens, Schools & Businesses
- ✅ Fun & Educational for Kids and Adults
- ✅ You Keep Some of the Honey!
- ✅ Custom Programs Available to Meet Your Business Needs – Including Educational Talks and Hive Openings, Candle and Honey Products, Custom Hive Boxes and More!
- ✅ We even provide custom signage for businesses so your visitors know you’re doing your part to save the bees. 🌼
Perfect For:
- Homeowners with gardens or open space
- Eco-conscious businesses and restaurants
- Schools and educational programs
- Community gardens and urban farms
- Churches, nonprofits, and land trusts
Ready to Host A Hive?
Spots in our Host A Hive Program are limited each season to ensure quality care for every hive. If you’re interested in hosting a hive and live on the Northeast Massachusetts, we’d love to hear from you!
Email us at beverlybees@gmail.com for more details.
🐝 Together, we can build a better world — one backyard hive at a time.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Hosting a Hive
Q: What is the Host-A-Hive Program?
A: The Host-A-Hive Program is a unique opportunity to support pollinators and enjoy fresh local honey without becoming a beekeeper yourself. We install and manage a sustainable honey bee hive on your property, and you enjoy the benefits.
Q: Do I need any experience with bees?
A: Not at all! Our team of professional beekeepers handles all the maintenance, inspections, and care. You don’t need to lift a finger — just enjoy watching the bees and receiving pollination and some honey.
Q: What are the benefits of hosting a hive?
A: Hosting a hive improves pollination in your garden, supports declining bee populations, provides a learning experience for your family or school, and includes a share of delicious raw honey from the hive on your property.
Q: Is it safe to have a beehive on my property?
A: Yes. Our hives are placed strategically and cared for by trained professionals. Honey bees are not aggressive and only sting when threatened. Most of our hosts enjoy peaceful coexistence with their hives.
Q: Where is the program available?
A: The Host-A-Hive Program is available throughout the Northeast Massachusetts, including Beverly, Danvers, Salem, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Marblehead, Peabody, Essex, Gloucester, Rockport, Amesbury, Andover, Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Hamilton, Haverhill, Ipswich, Lynn, Lynnfield, Merrimac, Methuen, Middleton, Nahant, North Andover, Newbury, Newburyport, Revere, Rowley, Salisbury, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wenham, West Newbury, and Winthrop. It is also available in many places in the Greater Boston Area. If you’re nearby, reach out and we’ll see if your property is a good fit.
Q: What if I don’t have a big backyard?
A: You’d be surprised! Many of our hosts live in suburban neighborhoods. As long as there’s a safe space for the hive and good foraging nearby, we’ll assess your property for suitability.
Q: How do I apply?
A: Contact us directly by email at beverlybees@gmail.com. We accept a limited number of hosts each season to ensure personalized care for every hive.
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