Protect Our Pollinators

apiary management | education | pollination services | apiary therapy

Since our establishment in March 2021, Old Church Honey Bee Farm has worked with schools, local farmers, corporate teams, and community organizations to advance pollinator conservation throughout central New Jersey. Through educational outreach, ethical apiary management, pollination services, and habitat-focused initiatives, these partnerships help strengthen environmental stewardship, protect honey bees and native pollinators, support local agriculture, and make conservation education more accessible to the communities we serve.

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View fullsize Working on some new teak cutting/serving boards sealed with pure beeswax. #savethebees #charcuterie #ochoneybees
View fullsize Celebrate and do your part to keep them healthy! #ochoneybees #savethebees #beekeeper #nationalhoneybeeday
View fullsize Took some time off from the bees to go to a concert with Cal. It was epic. #mcr #longlivetheblackparade #savethebees #ochoneybees
View fullsize What a special treat. Thanks to @kbsourdoughgirl for the bread loaves. They are works of art, so be sure to check her out! I’m not gonna cut it… not gonna cut it…. Yeah, I’m gonna cut it! #sourdough #ochoneybees #savethebee
View fullsize Coming to you live this week at EAS 2025 in Cherry Hill, NJ! It’s a bit warm out here at the teaching apiary. #beekeeping #apiary #eas2025 #ochoneybees #savethebees
View fullsize 🌞 Savoring the first flawless summer day of the season at Old Church Honey Bee Farm! 🎆 Happy Fourth of July, folks! Stay safe and make sure you hit the hay tonight with the same number of fingers and toes you started with this morning! 🐝🇺🇸 #ocho
View fullsize Pollinators like honey bees, native bees, and butterflies face a tough season with rising temperatures and dwindling water sources. By planting flowers that bloom from late June through fall, you can offer a lifeline to these essential creatures, sup
View fullsize Recently installed custom hive visors in the apiary. Thanks to Fred Dunn for the plans. Getting them all ready for the heatwave. https://youtu.be/y44Vft4tUsg?si=OROBa7fJDDbkAwr-#beekeeping #ochoneybees #savethebees #apiary @premierbeeproducts
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View fullsize To celebrate World Bee Day, plant bee-friendly flowers, avoid pesticides, support local beekeepers, and create bee habitats. Educate yourself and others about the importance of bees and the threats they face, and consider sponsoring a hive or donatin

2026 Vision

Caring for bees can also nurture the people who care for them. Through its developing work in mindful beekeeping and beekeeping therapy, the farm connects wellness with conservation by offering hands-on experiences that encourage presence, calm, and a deeper relationship with the natural world. Each visit to the hive supports pollinator protection while creating space for reflection, healing, and renewed connection to nature. Mindfulness dates for summer 2026 will be announced soon.

Bees flying near colorful beehives in a meadow with flowers in warm sunlight.

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