{"product_id":"host-a-hive","title":"Help Us Save The Bees","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoney bees are an essential part of our agriculture and natural ecosystems. They provide critical pollination services for crops, fruit trees, wildflowers, and other native plants. In recent years, however, the local honey bee population has experienced significant decline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne way to save the bees is to preserve safe spaces for bees to feed and nest. We have the space, but not the know-how.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWe're raising $2,500 to host hives in our backyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur goal is to start hosting hives on our property in spring of 2027. We are selecting from a few reputable apiaries in our area for help. The funding will pay for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hives, the stands, and related equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocally raised bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedication and feed for colony health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional inspection, colony management and training by certified beekeepers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoney extraction and bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will be able to follow along in our blog and email with the creation and hive inspections. We aim to learn enough in the first year to be able to take it over on our own. And once we get honey (which may not be the first year) you may see them in our gift boxes but more than likely we will use them as prizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour support is an investment in local environmental conservation and pollinator health. Thank you for helping us protect the bees and our effort to conserve an important component of our local ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pot of Bees","offers":[{"title":"1.00","offer_id":45844839465095,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/9318\/4647\/files\/pexels-jack-werner-1272388563-24285514.jpg?v=1791057997","url":"https:\/\/potofbees.com\/products\/host-a-hive","provider":"Pot of Bees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}