- What exactly am I supporting?
- You are supporting the community hive campaign described on its page and the program costs shown there. You are not purchasing or taking legal ownership of the physical hive.
- Can I really join with $1?
- Yes. Support for an approved campaign starts at $1. Every amount moves the public progress forward and makes it easier for more people to take part.
- Can I volunteer without paying?
- Yes. Volunteering is free and should always be available as its own way to participate. You can give your time, skills, space, or voice without making a payment.
- Can anyone start a hive?
- Anyone can start a community hive campaign. The campaign is reviewed before public funding opens. A qualified beekeeper, appropriate host arrangement, local requirements, safety, and a care plan must be confirmed before a hive is described as active.
- Do I need to be a beekeeper to start a campaign?
- No. You can be the local organizer who brings people together. Save The Bees helps coordinate the responsible beekeeping and operational requirements.
- Does starting a campaign mean a hive is guaranteed?
- No. Starting a campaign begins the local process. The campaign must pass review, gather enough support, and meet the requirements shown on its page before launch.
- Does one person have to pay the full funding goal?
- No. Community hives are built through shared support. Anyone can join from $1, and every supporter helps move the campaign toward its public goal.
- What happens when a hive is fully funded?
- The campaign moves to the next verified operational milestone shown on its page. This may include final host confirmation, beekeeper scheduling, establishment, or the first field update.
- What happens if the campaign does not reach its goal?
- The exact funding and refund policy must be shown before checkout. The platform follows that policy automatically and transparently.
- Is my payment tax deductible?
- No. Save The Bees is operated as a for profit business. Your payment is not a charitable donation and is not tax deductible.
- Do I receive honey or pollen?
- Honey and pollen are not automatically included with community hive support. Local Honey and Local Pollen may be offered separately when they are available and their sourcing can be explained clearly.
- How does this help native bees?
- Community hive support funds the managed honey bee program described on that page. Native bee habitat, research, and conservation programs are shown separately so you can see exactly what each action supports.
- Where is the hive located?
- The general area may be shared publicly. The exact hive location can remain private to protect the bees, volunteers, and host property.
- How will I know the progress is real?
- Each campaign uses clear statuses and publishes only verified milestones, real funding totals, and actual Hive Notes. Details that are not yet confirmed are labeled honestly.
Save The Bees is operated by a for profit company. This payment supports the program described on this hive page. It is not a charitable donation and is not tax deductible.
The general area may be shared publicly. The exact hive location can remain private to protect the bees, volunteers, and host property.