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Save Ohio Bees™ helps protect bees, restore habitat, and fund conservation programs. Sustainable, 100% organic, T-shirts and Totes, handmade products and artwork, free guides and video resources, bee blog, special events and more. Save Ohio Bees™ events provide education and nature experiences. Learn about native bees and how to help them thrive while enjoying the natural world. Events may be in-person, virtual or nature explorations. We collaborate with conservation areas, parks and nonprofits to provide a wide array of experiences for all ages and abilities.
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Did you know 1 in 4 native bee species are facing extinction?
According to the Xerces Society, about 28% of wild bees are imperiled. Here in Ohio, there are nearly 500 species of native bees, not including the European honey bee.
Our mission is to restore pollinator habitat, fund conservation, and provide educational resources to the community. Our vision is to mitigate the major threats to native bees and other wild pollinators, and equip others with the resources they need to do the same.
Learn how to create pollinator habitat in your backyard, school, or urban home place and why it matters. Get FREE GUIDES for bees, plants, seeds, trees, and nurseries, plus DIY projects, educational videos, and more. Remember: It only takes 5 flowers to feed a baby bee. We can make a difference.
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Year-End is a powerful time to give
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Primary threats to Native bees
Habitat Loss
90% of wild prairies and grasslands have been destroyed, and with them, more than two-thirds of all wildlife (Our Planet, 2019). We can restore native plants, trees, and wild lawns.
Pesticide Use
Over 1 billion pounds of pesticides were used in the U.S. in 2022 (Whole Foods, 2023). About 60 million pounds were used in homes and gardens (Xerces Society, 2023). We can eliminate chemical pesticides.
Climate Warming
By 2050, most of Ohio could experience an additional 2-3 months per year with days above 86 degrees (American Resiliency, 2022). Bees have been on Earth for 130 million years and can’t adapt fast enough to climate changes and extreme weather events. We can restore tree canopy.
““We have now entered the world’s sixth mass extinction event, the biggest and most rapid global biodiversity crisis since a meteor ended the age of the dinosaurs. Bumble bees are the best pollinators we have in wild landscapes. If declines continue at this pace, many of these species could vanish forever within a few decades.”
Take the No Pesticide Pledge
In 2022, more than 60 MILLION POUNDS of pesticides were used in homes and gardens in the U.S. (Whole Foods, 2023).
Pesticides are a leading threat to native bees. Scientists supported by the US National Science Foundation have found that the decline in wild bee populations is related to pesticide use, and that wild bees have declined 43% in areas of high pesticide use (US National Science Foundation, 2024). Reducing pesticides may help conserve these essential pollinators who support the food web and resilient ecosystems.
I pledge to eliminate pesticides in my home and garden.
Get a natural, 3-ingredient recipe for a pest deterrent here.
FREE Coloring pages
You are never too old to color. Whether you’re relaxing at home, providing the kiddos with new ideas, or hosting a nature-themed event, children of all ages will love these bee and butterfly coloring pages that help them appreciate pollinators. Click the button below to download the coloring page of your choice.
BENEFICiaries
The Pollinator Partnership mission is to promote the health of pollinators critical to food and ecosystems through conservation, education, and research.
Save Ohio Bees supports the development or enhancement of pollinator habitat on agricultural lands in Ohio, along with education and training for farmers in pollinator habitat stewardship. These pollinator habitats support native bee and pollinator populations, the sustainability of Ohio farms, and the health and resilience of regional ecosystems.
“Everyone’s life depends on pollinator health, and everyone can play a role in protecting them. ”
The Wilderness Center serves more than 14,000 individuals and 110 local schools annually. TWC protects 3,380 acres in 7 Ohio counties.
Save Ohio Bees supports free educational programming as well as community conservation programs like the Backyard Habitat and Dark Skies programs.
Save Ohio Bees supports the 63-acre Oberlin Preserve, part of the Western Reserve Land Conservancy. With few prairie areas in the northwest region, the preserve provides a haven for pollinators.
Our support provides wildflower seed planting, tree planting, invasive species removal, and native bee nesting places at the preserve.
Our founder
Our founder, Tracy Teuscher, MS, APR, OCVN is a certified Ecotherapist and Naturalist who holds an MS in Environmental Studies.
Tracy is a passionate conservation educator who helps inspire and equip others to create more sustainable and resilient communities. In addition to providing programming for Save Ohio Bees, her presentations have been featured by the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Wilderness Center, Chef’s Garden, and Climate & Justice Teach-in.
Tracy is the accredited, award-winning founder of The Buzz Maker® Public Relations and a distinguished Who’s Who in America honoree.
Tracy Teuscher, MS, APR, OCVN
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Intersectionality
We humbly acknowledge that we inhabit the land of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy also known as the Iroquois Six Nations people. We embrace people of every race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, culture, and ability. We strive to overcome implicit bias and deepen our understanding and compassion for the lived experiences of others. We seek to be allies who contribute to social and environmental justice and reparation. Together we rise.
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