A Lifelong Fascination with Honeybees
Hood Brook Apiary began with a lifelong fascination for honeybees. After years of living in places where beekeeping wasn't possible, our founder finally established his first hives in 2006 on family land in New Hampshire. What started as a simple hobby quickly grew into a passion for understanding—and protecting—these remarkable pollinators.
Over the years, beekeeping has changed dramatically. Diseases, mites, and extreme weather have made hive survival increasingly difficult. National winter losses now average 50–60%, and Maine beekeepers have been hit especially hard. After losing entire apiaries more than once, we shifted our focus from honey production to honeybee preservation.
Saving the Honeybees Initiative
Saving the Honeybees is a community-driven conservation initiative dedicated to the health and future of honeybee populations. Hood Brook Apiary in Pittsfield, Maine is the official home of this initiative — where we maintain small, carefully managed colonies while offering educational programs, volunteer opportunities, and community outreach.
- Supporting sustainable beekeeping practices
- Educating the public about honeybee health
- Providing hands-on learning opportunities
- Rebuilding healthy colonies through responsible management
- Inspiring nature lovers to take part in pollinator conservation
How You Can Help
Nature lovers, students, families, and supporters can make a real difference. Every contribution directly supports honeybee health, public education, and the growth of our apiary.
Sponsor Bees
Sponsor a package, nuc, or full colony and directly fund healthy new hives.
Make a Donation
Donate to support hive care, equipment, and educational materials.
Volunteer
Visit the apiary to learn beekeeping firsthand through hands-on volunteer work.
Spread the Word
Invite us to speak in your classroom or community group and raise awareness.
Hood Brook Apiary, Pittsfield, Maine
Hood Brook Apiary / Hood Brook Honeybees — Proudly serving as The Official Home of the Saving the Honeybees Initiative. Together, we can rebuild healthy colonies, inspire future beekeepers, and protect one of nature's most essential pollinators.
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