Resources and Insights
Dive into a treasure trove of resources and insights about the fascinating Mayan Melipona bees at The Mayan Melipona Bee Sanctuary’s blog. Discover the ancient traditions, ecological significance, and sustainable beekeeping practices that preserve these remarkable stingless bees. Uncover a wealth of knowledge and be inspired to protect these incredible pollinators and their delicate ecosystems.
The Bee Queen – A Mexican Miracle
In a remote village in Mexico, a Mayan Shayman named Anselma has dedicated her life to an urgent mission. To save the Melipona Bees of
National Geographic features the stingless bee
These stingless bees make medicinal honey. Some call it a ‘miracle liquid.’ In the Peruvian Amazon, native stingless bees are helping beekeepers and their communities
Mayan Melipona Bee Sanctuary featured on “The Bee’s Knees” Podcast
Guardians of the Stingless Bees: Exploring the Mission to Sustain Melipona Bee Populations (Ep. 49) In the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula, an extraordinary effort
Hurricane Helene Update: A Video Update From Our Director
Our director, Rebecca Robertson, resides in Asheville, North Carolina. She is safe but has been impacted by Hurricane Helene. We appreciate your honey orders now
Angelina Jolie and the Quest to Save the Melipona Bee
We’ve long admired those dedicated to the Melipona Stingless Bees of the Yucatán. When someone like Angelina Jolie champions the cause, the world takes notice.
Healing Wisdom Podcast – S10 with Rebecca Ann Robertson
Founding Director Rebecca Ann Robertson talks about the importance of Melipona bees in the ecosystem of the Yucatan, the unique health benefits of melipona honey,