ECI Pollinator Program - 2026 Sponsor A Hive

ECI Sponsor A Hive Program

Bees are essential pollinators, vital to environmental health, food security, and human life. One out of every three bites of food we eat depends on bee pollination. However, increased use of pesticides, fungicides, and other environmental pressures has caused a sharp nationwide decline in bee populations and other pollinators.

With your support, ECI is able to maintain six honeybee colonies, creating a safe haven for bees and other essential pollinators in our community. These colonies help pollinate Good Ground Heritage Garden, located at St. Joseph Villa in Hampton Bays. The garden plays an important role in the community by providing fresh produce for St. Rosalie’s Food Pantry. Together, our apiary and gardens support biodiversity while helping nourish those in need.

We have three levels of Sponsorship:

Drone: Adopt-a-Bee - $50

As a Drone sponsor, you will receive:

• A digital certificate of adoption, including a photo of a bee and details about its role in the hive
• Recognition as a sponsor in the Beekeepers’ Annual Report
• A packet of pollinator-friendly seeds for your  garden

Worker Bee: Half-a-Hive Sponsorship - $250

As a Worker sponsor, you will receive:

• A welcome email with program details about our beekeepers and your sponsored hive
• Sponsor recognition on bee yard signage, in ECI newsletters, and on social media
• Seasonal reports from ECI beekeepers, featuring photos and educational updates
• Invitations to beekeeping events, including our interactive honey harvest and sponsor-only gatherings
• 3–4 pounds of honey, depending on hive health and productivity at the time of harvest!

Queen Bee: Full-Hive Sponsorship - $500
As a Queen sponsor, you will receive:

• A welcome email with program information about our beekeepers and your hive
• Sponsor recognition on bee yard signage, in our newsletters, and on social media
• Seasonal reports from ECI beekeepers, featuring photos and educational updates
• Invitations to beekeeping events, including our interactive honey harvest, sponsor-only gatherings, and a special opportunity to participate in a hive inspection
• 6–8 pounds of honey, depending on hive health and productivity at the time of harvest!

If you have any questions about the beekeeping program or sponsorship, please contact Devan & Tricia at eciapiary@gmail.com. 

If you prefer postal mail, we welcome checks payable to the "Ecological Culture Initiative" with "Sponsor A Hive" as a memo sent to "81 Lynn Avenue, Hampton Bays, NY 11946"

ECI thanks you for your support!