Scholarships & Work Trade
Bay Beehives proudly partners with REAP Climate Center, sharing a common mission to provide community classes and vocational training for a sustainable future. Our commitment extends to offering a comprehensive series of classes focused on Sustainable and Regenerative Beekeeping, led by Melissa McAndrew, Master Beekeeper Candidate and the Founder of Bay Beehives.
We are grateful for the support we receive from our students, as it enables us to continue our impactful work at REAP. Your contributions directly contribute to the expansion of our apiary, the development of native and honey bee habitats, and the provision of essential hive equipment. Moreover, we invest in planting native flowers to bolster our hives and promote local ecology.
At REAP, inclusivity is at the core of our mission, and we believe that financial resources should not be a barrier to accessing our courses. Beyond scholarships, we extend opportunities for Work Trade, allowing you to exchange your skills for valuable beekeeping training.
Regardless of income, everyone from seasoned professionals to novices are welcomed to apply.
Please see below for a list of our current opportunities and send us an email for consideration at info@baybeehives.com. Send Email
Current Work Trade Available:
Native plant research: (2 Available)
Help us dive deeper into our research of pollinator friendly, native plants and assist in design of a year long, planting plan that can be applied locally throughout the Greater Bay. Bay Beehives has committed to donate 5% of net sales to foster native plants to support honey and native bee populations. This important position will make sure we are using those resources wisely.
Ex. topics of research: What plants best support native pollinators, best planting locations (high vs low sun), time to mature / offer food source for pollinators, types of pollinators attracted to it, environmental impacts, etc.
*Focus on food gardens: veggies, herbs, greens, berries, and special focus on flowering and fruiting trees as they have a high nectar yield.
Help improve the apiary: (2 Available)
- Help level the land around the hives
- Process last year’s frames by scraping wax
- Help build different types of beekeeping equipment such as a top bar and Langstroth hive
Videography, social media: (2 Available)
Collaborate with head of marketing in creation of informative, educational media that capture the beauty and wonder of an active beehive as well as educational videos on sustainable beekeeping
Social Media Organic growth – It would be great to collaborate with seasoned professionals and students of all levels are also welcome to apply!
Email us a detailed message of what you re applying for and your skill set..