My Mission
My Practice
My Mission
Melissa’s Bees was created to transform fear into curiosity through educational and hands on experiences with honey bees.
MELISSA’S BEES was established to offer services and assistance to the general public, pollinators, and fellow beekeepers. With a Master's degree in Education, my emphasis focuses on revealing the marvels of nature while nurturing deep and meaningful personal connections.
My History
My Practice
My Mission
At the age of five, I began tagging along on my dad's bee adventures. I shared my bee knowledge with classmates, and eventually graduated to teaching kindergarten. I reentered the world of beekeeping with the introduction of an Eco Bee Box in my backyard. Soon, I ventured beyond the classroom and found myself caring for over 100 hives in
At the age of five, I began tagging along on my dad's bee adventures. I shared my bee knowledge with classmates, and eventually graduated to teaching kindergarten. I reentered the world of beekeeping with the introduction of an Eco Bee Box in my backyard. Soon, I ventured beyond the classroom and found myself caring for over 100 hives in the Santa Barbara area. I soon made the transition from a full-time teacher to a full-time beekeeper. I continue to educate through classes, presentations, and mentorship, fostering deep interests in bees and beekeeping.
My Practice
My Practice
My Practice
Rooted in the philosophy of treatment-free natural beekeeping, my focus lies in fostering the vitality of bee colonies and their interconnected ecosystem. Without resorting to chemical interventions, I employ natural methods to enhance bee health, allowing robust colonies to naturally yield surplus products for communal sharing.