Save Ohio Bees

What Save Ohio Bees does

Save Ohio Bees is a 501(c)-style nonprofit conservation organization headquartered in Massillon, Ohio, that restores pollinator habitat, channels funding to conservation partners, and delivers pollinator education to Ohio residents. Its mission centers on reversing native bee and pollinator decline driven by habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change, with the organization stating that approximately 90% of wild prairies and grasslands have been destroyed since colonization and that one in four native bee species face extinction.

The organization operates three primary revenue streams: individual donations (with the explicit impact framing that every $1,000 raised restores at least one acre of pollinator habitat, equating to 43,560 square feet of wildflowers), retail merchandise sales of sustainable, 100% organic T-shirts, Totes, and handmade artwork, and a Seed Grant Program that disburses funds to conservation areas, parks, and nonprofits for native wildflower meadow restoration. Its product surface is content and program-led rather than technology-led, consisting of a free guides library, more than a dozen educational videos, the Bee News blog, downloadable coloring pages, the Pollinator Party customizable event kit, the No Pesticide Pledge initiative, and in-person and virtual educational events.

The go-to-market model is grassroots and community-driven, anchored by founder Tracy Teuscher (a certified naturalist and ecotherapist with an MS in Environmental Studies) and an ecosystem of beneficiary partners including Pollinator Partnership, the Wilderness Center, Western Reserve Land Conservancy, and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Customer and stakeholder segments include Ohio homeowners and gardeners, conservation areas, parks and nonprofits, and (via the Bee Friendly Farming program) Ohio farmers and agricultural stakeholders. Distribution is concentrated on the organization's own website and through direct community engagement, with no evidence of a mobile app, paid acquisition, or proprietary technology platform.

Name

Save Ohio Bees

Legal name

Save Ohio Bees

Website

https://saveohiobees.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Save Ohio Bees is a Massillon, Ohio-based nonprofit that restores pollinator habitat, funds conservation seed grants to parks and land trusts, and delivers free educational resources and events supporting native bees across the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pollinator Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation (BPAGAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biodiversity & Habitat Enhancement (Pollinator Strips, Buffer Zones, Riparian Restoration) (AFAGAMAG), Native & Pollinator Garden Design/Install (HSAIABAG), Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB)

Keywords

• Pollinator conservation
• Habitat restoration
• Native bee protection
• Conservation education
• Wildflower meadow seeding

Headquarters

HQ city

Massillon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Merchandise Sales: Sale of sustainable, 100% organic T-shirts and Totes, handmade products and artwork. This represents a product-based revenue stream supporting the organization's conservation mission.
2. Donations: Direct donations from individuals supporting pollinator conservation. The organization states that every $1,000 raised restores at least an acre of pollinator habitat.
3. Seed Grant Program: Funding provided to conservation areas, parks, and nonprofits for pollinator habitat restoration projects. The organization awards seed grants to transform degraded areas into native wildflower meadows.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Save Ohio Bees is a nonprofit organization that restores pollinator habitats in Ohio, funds conservation through seed grants to conservation areas, parks, and nonprofits, sells sustainable 100% organic merchandise (T-shirts, Totes, handmade products), and provides free educational resources including guides, videos, blog content, and programming about native bees, native plants, and pesticide-free gardening. The organization states that every $1,000 raised restores at least one acre of diverse pollinator habitat.

Product overview

Save Ohio Bees is a nonprofit organization offering pollinator conservation programs and educational resources rather than a traditional software product. The core offerings include educational content (Free Guides, Educational Videos, Bee News Blog), conservation programs (Seed Grant, Educational Events), community engagement initiatives (Pollinator Party, No Pesticide Pledge), and merchandise (T-shirts, Totes, handmade products). The Seed Grant program provides essential funds to conservation areas, parks, and nonprofits for habitat restoration. Educational resources include more than a dozen videos and a free library of guides about native bees, plants, and garden projects. The organization also offers nature experiences and specialized programming for all ages.

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Products and services

• Sustainable T-shirts and Totes Sustainable, 100% organic T-shirts and Tote bags featuring bee conservation themes, along with handmade products and artwork, sold directly through the organization's website to support pollinator conservation.
• Educational Events Science-based programs on native bees and other wild pollinators offered as in-person, virtual, or nature exploration experiences, available to community groups, schools, and organizations across Ohio.
• Seed Grant Program Funding provided to conservation areas, parks, and nonprofits to transform degraded land into native wildflower meadows supporting pollinators. Recipients have included Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Western Reserve Land Conservancy's Oberlin Preserve, and the Wilderness Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every $1,000 raised restores at least 1 acre of diverse pollinator habitat (43,560 sq. ft. of wildflowers)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cuyahoga Valley National ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Save Ohio Bees awarded a seed grant to Cuyahoga Valley National Park to transform one acre of degraded turf into native wildflower meadows supporting pollinators. The grant features 28 species of native flowering forbs, with site preparation underway and seedlings from the conservancy's greenhouse to be transferred in spring 2026.
• Pollinator PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs the largest pollinator nonprofit, Pollinator Partnership promotes pollinator health through conservation, education, and research. Save Ohio Bees supports development and enhancement of pollinator habitat on agricultural lands in Ohio, as well as education and training for farmers in habitat stewardship through Bee Friendly Farming. These habitats support native bees, pollinators, farm sustainability, and ecosystem health.
• Wilderness Center (TWC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSave Ohio Bees supports habitat restoration, educational programs, and community conservation programs at the Wilderness Center. TWC inspires connection between people and nature through habitat conservation, environmental education, and community engagement. It protects more than 2,100 acres across 22+ preserves and 1,300+ conservation easements in seven counties, including sustainable forestry programs guiding 24,000 acres of privately owned forest.
• Western Reserve Land Conservancy (WRLC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSave Ohio Bees provides essential funds for wildflower seeds, native trees, invasive species removal, and native bee nesting places at the 63-acre Oberlin Preserve. Since initial restoration, more than 600 native wildflower plants, 50+ native trees, and 30 acres of prairie seed have been sown there. WRLC is one of the largest land trusts in the nation, formed in 2006, with mission to provide essential natural assets through land conservation and restoration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Buglife: Europe's only dedicated invertebrate conservation organization, focused on insects including pollinators through habitat protection, policy, and education. Comparable in advocacy-driven, donor-supported nonprofit model, though operating in a different geographic and regulatory environment.
• National Wildlife Federation: One of the largest U.S. conservation nonprofits, with a pollinator program (Garden for Wildlife) and native plant initiatives that overlap directly with Save Ohio Bees' habitat restoration and education work. Much broader portfolio but competes for the same environmentally minded donor.

Direct peers

• Monarch Joint Venture: A national partnership focused on monarch butterfly and pollinator conservation, coordinating habitat restoration across public and private lands. Strongly comparable in nonprofit model, federal/NGO partnership structure, and emphasis on native plant habitat at scale.
• Pollinator Partnership: The largest pollinator-focused nonprofit in the U.S., promoting pollinator health through conservation, education, and research. Save Ohio Bees is already an active partner; both organizations target habitat restoration, farmer education (Bee Friendly Farming), and community engagement around native pollinators.
• Honeybee Conservancy: A nonprofit focused on honey bee and native pollinator conservation, funding hive sponsorships, community gardens, and educational programs. Operates in the same donor-supported nonprofit model and is directly comparable in target donor audience and program structure.
• The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation: A leading international nonprofit protecting invertebrates, including native bees, through habitat restoration, scientific research, and policy advocacy. Directly comparable mission scope (pollinator habitat, pesticide reduction, native plant education) and a much larger national footprint.
• The Bee Conservancy: A nonprofit dedicated to protecting bees and supporting sustainable beekeeping through habitat programs, education, and community engagement. Comparable in mission (habitat restoration, education, donations) and similar product mix (events, educational content, merchandise-style programming).

Regional players

• Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative: An Ohio-specific coalition promoting pollinator habitat through landowner education, seed collection, and planting programs. The closest pure geographic peer to Save Ohio Bees, working in the same state with overlapping target audiences (landowners, farmers, conservation partners).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/saveohiobees

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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