We were buzzing that Dave Hunter, founder/owner of Crown Bees and a dedicated Board Member of the Planet Bee Foundation, gave a step-by-step tutorial for how to harvest Mason Bees from your native bee homes! Make sure to watch till the end for a special Cameo appearance by Ms. Melissa, our Education Director, who talks about the impact our native bee lessons have on school children nationwide! #nonprofit #savethebees
Planet Bee Foundation
E-learning
San Francisco, California 814 followers
An environmental education 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to change the world, one bee and one student at a time!
About us
OUR MISSION Planet Bee Foundation is on a mission to change the world -- one bee and one student at a time! We are dedicated to creating a green-minded generation by inspiring environmental stewardship through the power of individual action and the teaching lens of the struggling bee. We teach STEM lessons virually and in-person in schools and corporation with schools to build long lasting care of the bees and the environment. OUR VISION Planet Bee Foundation is dedicated to creating environmental stewards of all ages, who will go on to have a positive impact on our interconnected world. We understand that ethics and values are formed early in life, and therefore promote holistic approaches to education which include understanding the complexities of the natural world and the effect humans have on the Earth. We dream of an eco literate society with a higher concern for the greater good. When empathy and emotional intelligence are fostered and connections are drawn, it is more likely that positive actions will be taken. We hope our fellow educators around the world will work with us to create a more sustainable future. We envision a world in which all people feel empowered to take action for their planet, regardless of, race, gender, class or location. Through our work, students of all ages will develop a love for our planet and learn the importance of individual action in global movements, and will become more equipped to tackle environmental problems in the future.
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http://planetbee.org
External link for Planet Bee Foundation
- Industry
- E-learning
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- Corporate green initiative programs, Educational programs for schools and nonprofits, Beehive installs on schools, corporations and nonprofits., E-STEM Curricula, STEM Learning, Program Development, Community Workshops, Public Events, Birthday Parties, and Beekeeping Workshops and Lessons
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3035 25th Avenue
San Francisco, California 94132, US
Employees at Planet Bee Foundation
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🐝 We were buzzing to celebrate our annual honey harvest with students at Stanford University in Roble Hall Dormitory earlier this month! 🐝 Over 30 Stanford students harvested honey from the hives located on campus with the help of our educators and beekeepers. Participants learned how honey bees produce honey and even bottled honey to enjoy later! Students could also get up close with an observation frame of campus honeybees and learn the importance of honey bees and other bee species to our food chain and our local ecosystems. Learn more about our Adopt-A-Hive Program and host a Honey Bee Hive at your site at https://lnkd.in/g8tXScm2 #nonprofit #planetbee #savebees #bees #stemeducation #adoptahive #hivedive #learnaboutbees #protectpollinators
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How are our environmental STEM programs different from your typical virtual program? 💻️📚️🐝 For one, we use Nearpod to make our classes interactive and engaging for students. With Nearpod, we explore the world of bees through interactive STEM lessons. Students will learn about the science behind how bees live and thrive. Nearpod allows our teachers to engage more with students than in your typical virtual class. Do you want to join one of our live lessons? You can sign up for our programs on our website! And as a reminder, our programs are FREE for nonprofits and schools. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFdTcQ2A #nonprofits #STEMeducation #educationoptions #STEMclasses #learnaboutbees #beeclasses #classforschools #STEM #bees
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We were buzzing to spend time with the amazing 5th graders at August Elementary in Stockton! Miss Melissa joined Ms. Rahe’s class for a less all about bee communication. Bee communication is just one of five lessons that is part of our Environmental STEM Program! We can’t wait to share all five lessons with this amazing group. Are you interested in our Environmental STEM program? These classes are offered at NO COST to schools and nonprofits thanks to the support of our generous sponsors and partners. Register for the program today at https://lnkd.in/gFdTcQ2A #stemeducation #stem #nonprofit #conservation #bees #learnaboutbees
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We are buzzing to highlight one of our un-bee-lievable partners, Cisco! We’ve worked with Cisco since 2023 and have enjoyed every second! Over the past 2 years, we’ve done some amazing things together: 🐝 Established a CISCO sponsored apiary at The Guadalupe River Park Conservancy in San Jose. These bee hives help promote the local flora at the park and are a public symbol of CISCO’s commitment to sustainability and conservation 🐝 Cisco’s hives at the park are used for corporate and community hive dives, where participants Suit up in bee suits with a PBF beekeeper to learn more about honey bee biology and hive dynamics. 🐝These Hive Dives have generated fundraising for both the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy and Planet Bee Foundation 🐝 Planet Bee Foundation tables at CISCO Sustainability Fairs and hosts Native Bee and Honey Bee workshops with CISCO offices locally. It’s partnerships with organizations like CISCO’s that help ensure our STEM programs are provided for free to schools and nonprofits, they help prevent any barrier to inclusion. Special thank you to CISCO for sponsoring our STEM education programs. #nonprofit #partnerships #supportbees #supportpollinators #bees #nativebees #protectbees #learnaboutbees
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🐝 Ever wondered what worker honey bees do all day? Spoiler: they’re busy, busy, busy! From cleaning the hive to feeding the queen and guarding the entrance, these little bees are the true multitaskers of the insect world. Want to dive into the fascinating world of worker bees and learn more about their essential jobs? Check out our blog post at the link below! 🌼🍯 #BeeFacts #BusyBees #Bees #honeybees #protectbees #protectpollinators
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Are you a Rotary member? 🐝 If yes, join us on Monday, August 12, as we present to Rotary Club of Worldwide IMPACT! As part of their speaker series, our team will share how bee conservation can help cultivate young minds. We are buzzing and hope to see you there. 🐝 This is open to all Rotary members - RSVP at https://lnkd.in/g3cWHqgH #nonprofit #beeconservation #conservation #speakerseries #rotary #rotaryinternational
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Speaker Series: Debra Tomaszewski. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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We are buzzing to highlight one of our un-bee-lievable partners, Google, who just happens to be our very first corporate partner! Over the past 14 years, we’ve done some amazing things together: 🐝 Helped them form their Googlers Bee Club - which is still doing amazing work today! 🐝 Set up four apiaries on their Google HQ campus 🐝 Each year, we do a large honey harvest (each harvest is roughly 300 lbs) with over 500+ Googles attending 🐝 We currently partner with their Farm to Table department AND their Bee Club 🐝 Over the years, we’ve given virtual team-building workshops to Googlers around the world - this includes honey-tasting workshops AND native bee nest-building workshops 🐝 We’ve also done hive dives with various teams at HQ, including the Bee Club, Google School of Leaders, Google Kids and Family Team 🐝 We’ve also hosted our educational tabling program at Google’s DEI fairs and other events! It’s partnerships like these that help ensure our STEM programs are provided for free to schools and nonprofits, they help prevent any barrier to inclusion. Special thank you to Google for sponsoring our STEM education programs. It’s been an incredible 14 years. #nonprofit #protectpollinators #partners #bees
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🐝 Fall registration is now open! Are your students curious about how bees impact our world? Our school program is here to enlighten students about bees' crucial role in the food system and their ecological importance. With engaging, standards-aligned lessons, students dive into virtual STEM classes, the Beeyond HarvestEd Garden Program, community science initiatives, and teacher professional development. We provide all the resources needed for a comprehensive, inquiry-based learning experience, including worksheets, presentations, videos, lesson plans, and educational kits. Let's inspire the next generation of environmental stewards together! 🌿 Learn more at https://conta.cc/3yjA24K #STEM #EnvironmentalEducation #STEMeducation #savethebees #bees
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It's here!! Our latest newsletter is out, and we are buzzing! 🐝🙌 This edition focuses on: 🐝 The History of Beekeeping (our latest blog post) 🐝 Innovations in Beehive Design 🐝 The Future of Beekeeping with Smart Hives 🐝 Bringing Bees to Your Corporate Campus And a special thank you to Beewise for their beautiful BeeHomes, which are featured in this newsletter! Read the latest at https://conta.cc/3zW7GOk #newsletter #bees #nonprofits #savethebees #protectpollinators
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