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Hood Brook Honeybees
Support Our Mission

Help Us Save the Honeybees

Every dollar you give goes directly toward expanding our hives, educating new beekeepers, and protecting honeybee populations across New England.

Why We Need Your Help

Every dollar goes directly to the bees — here is exactly how.

Bee Food & Nutrition

Supplemental feeding keeps our colonies strong through early spring and late fall when natural forage is scarce.

Chemical-Free Treatments

We use only all-natural, organic treatments to protect our hives from Varroa mites and other threats — no harsh chemicals, ever.

Equipment Repair & Upgrades

Hive boxes, frames, feeders, and protective gear wear out over time. Your donations help us repair and replace what we need to keep going.

Winter Preparation

Winterizing our hives is critical for survival. Insulation, moisture control, and extra food stores all cost money but save lives.

Educational Materials

We print and distribute free guides, flyers, and handouts to help the public understand and support honeybee conservation.

Growing the Mission

Every extra dollar helps us expand our hives, reach more communities, and train the next generation of beekeepers right here in New England.

We are a small, family-run apiary operating on a very tight budget. We do not receive government funding or corporate sponsorships. Everything we do is powered by passion for the bees — and the generosity of people like you. No donation is too small. Even $5 buys a pound of sugar feed that can help a struggling colony make it through the winter.

2026 Fundraising Goal

Help us reach our goal — every contribution makes a difference.

$150

Raised So Far

$500

2026 Goal

30%

Complete

Progress toward goal30%
$150
$0$500

25%

$125

50%

$250

75%

$375

100%

$500

Our Generous Donors

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our 2026 mission.

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Billy D.

Maine

$25

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Anna B.

Maine

$50

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Mark D.

Maine

$25

donated

Anonymous

New Hampshire

$50

donated

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