The Bee Cause Project

The Bee Cause Project is a not-for-profit that installs observation honeybee hives in schools worldwide, with the mission to provide the next generation with opportunities to understand, engage, and learn from honeybees. Borne of a shared passion for protecting pollinators, The Bee Cause Project has grown far beyond the hive; we teach collaboration, inspire curiosity, and foster STEAM skills through discovery-based learning in schools around the world. On its own, the average worker bee only produces about 1/12 teaspoon of honey in its lifetime. Yet an entire hive of bees can make anywhere from 20 to 60 pounds of honey each year. In this and so many other ways, the bees show us the power of collective impact – a concept at the heart of The Bee Cause Project. Ted Dennard, a lifelong beekeeper and the Founder of Savannah Bee Company, and Tami Enright, a fellow beekeeper and environmental educator, had both dedicated their lives to protecting pollinators; Ted in Georgia and Tami in South Carolina. After being introduced by a mutual friend, the two heeded the lessons of their beloved bees, joining forces to grow their impact. Soon after installing our first observation hive at Sullivans Island Elementary School, The Bee Cause Project became a 501c3 and was invited to be a 5% Give Back recipient at the Charleston Whole Foods Market. That local support was pivotal, paving the way for our national partnership with the Whole Kids Foundation. Alongside our sponsors, beekeepers, educators, and community members, we have since provided Bee Grants to over 500 schools and organizations, impacting hundreds of children (and adults!) across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico. One conversation grew into a shared mission. One hive became a network of many. Just like the noble bee, with hard work, dedication, and a collaborative spirit, The Bee Cause Project continues to grow our collective impact.