Backyard Hives
Benefits of backyard beehives
Fully Managed
Our certified beekeepers will provide a complimentary inspection of your backyard for hosting suitability, and make any recommendations for enhancing a pollinator-friendly space. Then we will install and monitor hive productivity and safety for the remainder of the entire season.
Support Farmers
15% of your payment will go directly to support our partner leaders in sustainable farming. Your investment will make possible specific, key operations on their farm to support regenerative, organic farming as well as additional educational programming.
Boost Blooms
Once the hive is safely positioned, bees will begin to pollinate your garden’s fruits, vegetables and flowers, enhancing it’s growth and beauty. See up to a 50% increase in blooms and produce volume.
Be a Part of Research
By hosting a backyard beehive, you are contributing to critical agriculture research. We track your bees behavior and pollination progress to optimize biodiversity locally. We share our findings back with farmers and academia as part of our commitment to creating more sustainable agricultural.
Additional Perks
Proper permitting with the Town of Natick (with enthusiastic support from the Board at our recent Town Hall!). Other towns, depending.
If desired, we can provide complimentary review of pollinator-friendly plants and flowers tailored to your backyard’s unique conditions
Customize your beehive, handmade from pine
Customer service available by phone or email
We are a fully-insured service
Note that your beehives can remain on site and extend through the winter season at your discretion. We always re-queen hives come Spring for maintaining maximum productivity.
Our Process
Assessment
Year Round: Start with a pollination assessment to see if your yard is suitable for a hive. We’ll help select a spot that’s safe for you and the bees.
Hive Install
Late March/Early April: After obtaining the permit, we will install your hive in the optimal location, complete with a thriving colony of friendly bees.
Inspections
April - October: We manage all inspections throughout the season to ensure your bees are healthy, safe, and productive.
Honey Harvest
October: At the end of the season, enjoy 8oz of your hive’s honey, a biodiversity report, and option for hive over-wintering if desired.
Contact us.
Please provide your information and I will get back to you as soon as possible!
Feel free to also reach me below at:
Email: gabe@communityhiveproject.org
Phone: (781) 774-9007