Saving wild bees, protecting and creating biodiversity.
Empower Nature: Sustainable Merch & Certifications for Rainforest and Wild Bee Protection.
Bee Kind: Sustainable Merchandise for a Buzzing Future
Explore our collection of organic cotton products that not only promote eco-friendliness but also contribute directly to the rescue and protection of stingless bees. With every purchase, you are supporting a vital ecosystem while making a positive impact on the planet.
Support Bees and Rainforests
Our Bee and Rainforest Certificates allow you to support bee house construction through subscriptions. By investing, you help preserve ecosystems and promote sustainable agriculture. We also offer certificates for 100 square meter plots, directly impacting local biodiversity. Join us in creating a healthier planet for bees and forests..
»Saving the bees is not a one man‘s job, it is everybody‘s responsibility to our community, to our planet, to life! Join us in making a difference!”
Liz Paniagua
Why saving stingless bees ?
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Food
They improve crop yields and quality, especially in agroforestry systems. Their pollination services are crucial for food security, especially in regions where traditional pollinators are declining.
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Ecosystems
Stingless bees play a crucial role in pollinating thousands of tropical and subtropical plant species, including native trees, wildflowers, and crops. Their activity directly supports healthy ecosystems and the survival of countless other species.
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Resilience
Unlike managed honeybees, wild bees, like e.g. stingless bees, are incredibly diverse (over 20,000 species globally) and can adapt to different environments. Protecting them strengthens overall pollination networks and ecosystem resilience.
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Low Aggression, High Utility:
Their stingless nature makes them safe to keep and work with, even in urban environments, allowing for broader community involvement in pollinator conservation.
The rescue of stingless Bees
The project was founded in 2015 by Carlos Castillo and Liz Paniagua and is located in the South Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. Api-agricultura was created as an iniciative to protect and rescue bees including Apis-Mellifera (honeybee) and Meliponines (stingless bees), as they were being ruthlessly exterminated in our community and in other parts of the country.
Volunteering
Our goal is to connect individuals with nature and raise awareness about the vital role that bees play in our ecosystem. Experience the great Caribbean coast and its jungle while taking part in eco-friendly initiatives. Help us to create a healthier planet.
Sanctuary garden
Welcome to our garden, a sanctuary for rescued bees, where you can immerse yourself in the captivating world of thousands of wild stingless bees. This special place offers a unique opportunity to witness these remarkable creatures up close, learn about their vital role in our ecosystem, and experience the tranquility of nature in harmony with these pollinators. Join us to explore the beauty of biodiversity and the importance of protecting our buzzing friends. Discover a wonderful escape that celebrates the magic of bees and their essential contributions to our environment.You are invited to pay a visit to our farm nestled in the heart of the countryside. Wander through our stunning beegarden and immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature while marveling at the diverse species of stingless bees.
Stingless
Bees
Many different bee species feel at home in the tropics and subtropics. A group of bees form the stingless bees (Meliponines), which can often be discovered on a wide variety of flowers. The family of Meliponines is one of the most important pollinators.
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