Our non-profit organization dedicated to education and the environment. Jilly Bees Apiary is under direction of Founder/Director Jill Miehe Currin. Jill was astounded when she started keeping bees of the number of beekeepers using chemicals, some that require a pesticide applicators license. These chemicals are harmful to the bees, man and the environment. Moreover, the mites and parasites develop resistance to them, necessitating more and harsher chemicals- but there is another way- the way we do it!
Jilly Bees is a "seedling" with big dreams! As we grow we hope to expand our outreach in education, to help others get started with chemical free beekeeping, and encourage more agricultural sustainability.
We hope to branch out in conducting more sustainable farming and help supply fresh produce to families in need and homeless shelter/ food bank. As our organization grows, we will conduct research with "natural cell" and "small cell" chemical free beekeeping so that we can better aid the plight of the honeybee and the environment.
Your Donations At Work:
We have been able to purchase materials and have representatives travel to schools and community groups, as well as have guests at our Apiary to see the fascinating world of honeybees and understand their importance.
For people and groups geographically farther than we can travel- We do have handouts, power point presentation, study guides and materials for various ages available (with donation).
Contact Us:
Email: JillyBees@embarqmail.com
Address: Jilly Bees Apiary
Willow Spring- Wake County NC
Telephone: (919) 906-4135
To our donors we thank you sincerely! Your donations and volunteer efforts have and will continue to made a difference in the lives of many now and in the years to come!
Hopefully with future donations, we can purchase some suits that actually fit the kids!
Picture on left: A "central feeder" with honeycomb on top, honey and sugar water, to feed the bees during a nectar dearth. The working girls clean it out in record time.
Picture Below: Lighting the smoker to calm the bees.
We appreciate any & all donations. You can donate easily clicking on the tab on this page or choose a lesser or more amount through paypal. Thanks!
