4/4/2014 PLEASE NOTE: Our Facebook account has been hijacked.  Please take what appears there with a grain of salt. 

Welcome to the 2015 Season! 

We are busy in the field and it's a great learning year as we explore the "sustainable apiary" model.  We welcome all Beekepers and Beelovers to participate with us!  Join us for scheduled programs, get on the Actives list, or get in touch by email.  There is plenty to do, lots to learn, and many ways to contribute! 

Want to host a hive or bring other pollinators to your garden or rooftop, looking for honey from your neighborhood, or beekeeper seeking assistance?  Want to join summer hands-on activities, harvest with us, or connect with a program for your school? 

For honey or other products of the hive grown or made locally in NYC,please click here for an inquiry form and we will connect you in season. 

IMPORTANT: Beekeepers, please remember to send your mandatory notice to the Dept of Health (more here) by March 31st, 2015. 

Bee Rescue Hotline: 917-740-4BEE

April to June is typically "swarm season," when bee colonies naturally reproduce.  Though we teach how to minimize swarming, there are no guarantees, and they may need to be collected.  A swarm left undisturbed is typically calm as it awaits scouts bringing information about possible new homes. 

If you see a swarm that needs a home - we may be able to help.  Please call 917-740-4BEE (4233), tell us when & where, and leave contact info for followup.  Please be as specific as you can & if possible send a photo to nycbeekeeping@gmail.com.  A beekeeper will survey the situation and call in support if needed. 

nycbeekeeping.org™ (NYC Beekeeping)is an all-volunteer conservation and education group for beekeepers and beelovers. 

We organize beekeeper training, expert and peer mentoring, and community service & outreach activities throughout the year.  We work with urban farms, community gardens, the NYC Parks Dept.,  schools and other organizations to foster a strong community of Responsible Urban Beekeepers, to bring training & economic opportunity through beekeeping to underserved areas, to conserve and protect honeybees and other pollinators, and to contribute to the program and fundraising capacities of selected 501(c)(3) organizations.