Zarbee's and The Bee Conservancy
We need the bees. We strive to protect and save them.
Zarbee’s is proud to partner with The Bee Conservancy. We are united in a passion to protect our precious bees, safeguard our planet, and improve the well-being of our communities and families.
Our Commitment in Action
Join Us on World Bee Day at Governor’s Island
Be part of our family-friendly event on May 18th, 2024 at The Bee Conservancy's flagship bee sanctuary at Governor's Island, NYC. Learn about the world's 20,000 bee species, see inside a working honey bee hive, enjoy arts & crafts and lots of fun activities. See you there!
This program empowers urban farmers and community gardeners who grow fresh produce for people in food-insecure areas. We provide training, supplies, habitat, and ongoing mentorship to increase crop yields and foster local resilience.
How You Can Get Involved
Download Your Free Coloring Book!
Calling little bee lovers everywhere. You can participate in a fun kids coloring activity. Post your child’s artwork on your Instagram Story and tag it for us to share with #KidsBeeCrafty @zarbees
Let's Give Back to the Bees!
Make a direct donation to The Bee Conservancy, the rewards are priceless.
Bee Facts
The demand for honey in the U.S. is quadruple that of the available supply
Bees are selfless and will leave the hive if sick to protect others
Bees are awesome pollinators that make ⅓ of our food possible
Bees can travel up to 7 miles to find food
It takes 12 bees a whole lifetime to make a single teaspoon of honey
Honeybees' wings stroke 11,400 times in a minute - making their buzzing sound
Bees have many jobs: forager, queen's court, nurse, cleaner, hive heater, guard, and undertaker
August 20 is National Honeybee Day
Bees don't usually sleep more than 5 hours
Honey naturally varies in color from light to dark depending on the floral source and season
Bees love the color blue
Honeybees are the most social of all bee species
Bees pollinate 80% of the world's flowering plants
Sometimes honey bees link their legs and form a chain - called festooning
70% of the world's bees live underground, not in a hive
Just like kids, honeybees are better off with healthy snacks (make sure your garden has native blooms)
While most bees live solitary lives, honey bees live in large colonies
Worker bees will tackle just one task at a time with laser sharp focus
Honey bees have special baskets on their legs to carry pollen back to the hive
Five flower heads provide enough food for one baby bee
Bees use their antennae for smelling
A whopping 70% of the world's 20,000 bee species live underground
Bees pollinate 1 in 3 bites of food we eat and are essential to the health of the world's ecosystems
May 20th is World Bee Day. The pioneer of beekeeping, Anton Jansa, was born on this day in 1734 in Slovenia
There are 4,000 bee species in North America and they range in colors from yellows to vibrant blues and greens
90% of bees in a colony are female worker bees who maintain the hive
Honey bees start raising "winter bees" that live longer and keep the queen warm