The Bee Girl Organization

What The Bee Girl Organization does

The Bee Girl Organization, operating under the co-brand Bee Regenerative since 2024, is a 501(c)(3) women-led nonprofit founded in 2010 by Sarah Red-Laird and headquartered in Ashland, Oregon. Its mission is to inspire and advance bee conservation on agricultural landscapes through applied research partnerships with ranchers and vineyard owners, with active field operations spanning more than 77,000 acres across Montana, South Dakota, Oregon, and California. Core activities include field-based native bee species documentation (134 species across 28 genera, including 37 threatened or vulnerable species), pollinator-flower relationship monitoring, regenerative grazing and viticulture research, and education/arts-based science communication such as the Bee Habitat in Cyanotype exhibition program and Beetreat retreats.

The organization's technical capability is concentrated in field ecology and taxonomic specimen collection rather than software or platform technology. USDA-ARS provides pollen analysis support, and specimens are donated to the U.S. National Pollinating Insects Collection. Programs include the Bison and Bee Habitat Project (USDA-ARS partnership), Bee Friendly Vineyards (12-year regenerative viticulture program), Coexistence & Bee Habitat work in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Regenerative Bee Pasture, Vernal Pool Bee Habitat monitoring at Whetstone Savannah (in partnership with ODOT and The Nature Conservancy), Buzz on the Range, Bee Hopeful youth curriculum, and Bee Girl Honey sales.

The revenue model is diversified across individual donations (grassroots giving from $20 to major gifts via support.beegirl.org and qgiv.com), foundation and grant funding (High Stakes Foundation, Patagonia, North American Pollinator Protection Campaign, Western SARE, GloryBee SAVE the BEE Foundation matching), corporate partnerships (Savannah Bee Company, Honey Stinger, Scheid Family Wines, DIRT Wine), event-based fundraising (Spring Gala, Beetreat retreats, Buzzworthy Bid auctions), and small-scale honey product sales from Southern Oregon apiaries. The customer base spans agricultural producers (bison and cattle ranchers, vineyard owners), individual donors, foundation funders, scientific collaborators (USDA-ARS, university researchers), and general public/youth audiences reached through 200+ presentations across 29 U.S. states and five countries.

Name

The Bee Girl Organization

Legal name

The Bee Girl Organization

Website

https://beegirl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Bee Girl Organization (d/b/a Bee Regenerative) is a women-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit that conducts bee conservation research, pollinator habitat regeneration, and education programs on working agricultural lands across the American West, partnering with ranchers, vintners, USDA-ARS, and foundations to document native bee species and advance regenerative practices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation & Pollinator Habitat Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Beekeeping Training, Education & Advisory Services (AFAEAHAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Honey Production & Extraction (AFAEAHAA)

Keywords

• Bee conservation
• Pollinator habitat
• Regenerative agriculture
• Conservation education
• Habitat restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Grassroots individual donations from supporters who care about bee conservation. Annual and year-end giving campaigns. The organization relies heavily on individual support from donors giving ranging from $20 contributions to major gifts. Donation portal at support.beegirl.org.
2. Foundation and Grant Funding: Support from foundations including High Stakes Foundation, Patagonia, North American Pollinator Protection Campaign, and others. Grant-funded research projects (e.g., USDA-ARS partnership, Western SARE funding). Competitive grant applications.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Partnership support from companies like Savannah Bee Company, Honey Stinger, and Scheid Family Wines. Corporate sponsorships for events and programs.
4. Product Sales (Bee Girl Honey): Sale of Bee Girl Honey produced from apiaries moved through the valleys of Southern Oregon. Honey sold at community events and directly to supporters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

The Bee Girl Organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that designs and runs bee conservation programs on agricultural landscapes, including regenerative bee pasture projects, ranch and vineyard pollinator habitat restoration, and educational outreach. It also offers related standalone products and classes such as Bee Girl Honey, Beetreat, cyanotype bee habitat art, and various classes and events.

Product overview

Bee Regenerative (d/b/a Bee Girl Organization) is a women-led nonprofit organization that operates as a portfolio of conservation programs focused on bee and pollinator conservation across agricultural landscapes. The core offering consists of applied research partnerships with ranchers and vineyards, complemented by education outreach, art-based science communication, and direct product (honey) sales. Major programs include the Regenerative Bee Pasture, Bison and Bee Habitat Project (a USDA-ARS partnership), Bee Friendly Vineyards (12-year viticulture collaboration), Coexistence & Bee Habitat in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Bee Habitat in Cyanotype (art program), and Bee Hopeful (youth education). The organization also hosts Beetreat retreats and produces Bee Girl Honey. Programs span over 77,000 acres across Montana, South Dakota, Oregon, and California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bee Girl Honey Branded honey product sold by the nonprofit to support its bee conservation programs; intended for individual consumers and supporters of the organization.
• Beetreat Bee-themed treat product offered by the organization as part of its fundraising merchandise line for supporters and the general public.
• Bee Habitat in Cyanotype Cyanotype art pieces featuring bee habitat imagery, sold to support the nonprofit's conservation mission and to educate the public about pollinators.
• Classes & Events Educational classes and public events hosted by the organization on bee conservation, pollinator habitat, and related topics, aimed at community members and individual learners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 134 native bee species documented on 77,000+ acres of working agricultural land
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key, minor and emerging.

• USDA-ARS (Agricultural Research Service)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Research partnership studying the impacts of grazing on pollinator communities within the Bison and Bee Habitat Project. USDA-ARS analyzes pollen samples to understand how regenerative agriculture affects bee nutrition. A core scientific partner providing rigor and credibility to the research program.
• Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Five-year pollinator monitoring partnership (2016-2021) at the award-winning Whetstone Savannah Vernal Pool Restoration Project. BGO monitored pollinators as an indicator for restoration success across 200+ acres of vernal pool habitat.
• The Nature Conservancy (Oregon Chapter)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Collaborated with ODOT and Bee Girl on the Whetstone Savannah Vernal Pool Restoration Project. The Nature Conservancy managed restoration design and implementation while BGO provided pollinator monitoring expertise.
• Savannah Bee CompanykeyGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term partnership providing financial support and amplifying bee conservation messaging to customers who care about where their honey comes from and what bees need to thrive. Partnership described as going beyond financial support to amplifying the organization's mission.
• Scheid Family WineskeyGTM or Marketing PartnerSecond-year partnership (as of 2024) supporting native bee conservation and biodiversity in agricultural settings. Partnership supports Bee Friendly Vineyards program. Scheid Family Wines amplifies bee conservation messaging.
• Honey StingerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner contributing to auction events and fundraising initiatives. Supports World Bee Day and other fundraising campaigns with product donations.
• DIRT WineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNature-positive wine brand sponsoring the 'Bees, Beavers and Bears, oh my!' event. Directly Impacting Regenerative Transformation through wine sales supporting bee conservation events.
• Old Salt Co-opminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity of regenerative ranchers and butchers sponsoring the 'Bees, Beavers and Bears, oh my!' event. Provides charcuterie and event support for community-building events.
• American PrairieemergingStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation organization in Montana. Bison and Bee Habitat Project expanding to American Prairie's 52,000 acres in 2026 for conservation potential and public engagement around bison-bee coexistence.
• North Bridger BisoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-run bison ranch in Montana's Shields Valley. Bison and Bee Habitat Project expansion site studying impacts of bison grazing on pollinator communities. Working lands as pollinator refugia research.
• Dakota Partnership RanchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Dakota bison ranch managing 27,000 acres with bee habitat in mind. Site of Maximilian sunflower superbloom and significant pollinator habitat documentation. Key partner in Bison and Bee Habitat Project.
• Anderson Family RanchescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFour family ranches spanning 56,900 acres in Montana. Three-year partnership studying coexistence with wolves, grizzlies, beavers, and native bees in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
• J Bar L RanchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegenerative ranch in Centennial Valley, Montana. Host of Heart of the West Beetreat retreats. Partner experimenting with virtual fencing to protect pollinator hotspots. Venue for art-meets-conservation events.
• Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts and AgricultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSarah Red-Laird was accepted for an artist residency at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts and Agriculture, supporting art-based science communication development.
• Farm to CragminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBozeman-based outdoor event organization. BGO staff spoke at Farm to Crag's annual event about pollinators, connecting conservation messaging with outdoor recreation and public lands audiences.
• Xerces SocietyemergingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlanned workshop collaboration with Xerces Society (pollinator conservation nonprofit) in Montana for 2025. Science and education partnership.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Project Apis m. Nonprofit funding and directing honey bee and pollinator research, including forage projects on agricultural lands. Comparable mission bridging pollinator science and producer needs; supports researchers and habitat initiatives in similar landscapes.
• Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation: The leading U.S. nonprofit dedicated to invertebrate conservation, with major programs on pollinator habitat, native bees, and working-lands partnerships. Most directly comparable peer given shared focus on pollinator conservation on agricultural landscapes and overlapping foundation funder base.
• Bee Informed Partnership: Nonprofit that collects and disseminates bee health and management data from beekeepers across the U.S. Closely comparable in mission scope (data-driven pollinator health) and nonprofit/government-grant funding model.
• The Pollinator Partnership: Nonprofit focused exclusively on pollinator health and habitat with National Pollinator Week campaigns and corporate partnerships. Directly comparable mission and target audiences, with a larger scale and broader geographic programming.

Others

• Quail Forever: Habitat-focused nonprofit working with private landowners and farmers on grassland and pollinator habitat improvements. Comparable nonprofit model of partnering with agricultural producers for habitat outcomes and running grassroots donor and chapter networks.
• Ducks Unlimited: Large U.S. conservation nonprofit funding habitat work on working agricultural lands, often partnering with ranchers. Comparable as a nonprofit working-lands habitat model with corporate and individual donor pipelines, though focused on waterfowl rather than pollinators.
• American Beekeeping Federation: National trade association for the beekeeping industry. Sarah Red-Laird previously directed its Kids and Bees program. Comparable as a community around beekeepers but it is a membership industry association rather than a conservation research nonprofit.

Emerging players

• Crown Bees: Commercial company specializing in native bee (mason and leafcutter) sales, education, and habitat resources. Smaller-scale player with overlapping native bee education focus and similar 'bee + gardener' audience, but operates a product-led model rather than research non-profit.

Broad incumbents

• The Nature Conservancy: Global conservation nonprofit with broad portfolios across land, water, and species. TNC's Oregon chapter is an actual collaborator on the Whetstone Savannah Vernal Pool Restoration Project with BGO; broadly comparable as a large, established environmental nonprofit but with a much wider scope than pollinator-specific work.
• National Wildlife Federation: Large U.S. conservation nonprofit with pollinator and wildlife habitat programs. Operates at a much broader scale than BGO but overlaps on native pollinator conservation, gardening-for-wildlife outreach, and education programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SarahBeeGirl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-bee-girl-organization
• Instagraminstagram.com/sarahbeegirl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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