Our Services

Corporate Hive Program

We partner with forward-thinking businesses who are committed to corporate environmental responsibility. Our clients understand that success goes beyond profit, encompassing the well-being of people and the health of the planet. They are influential change-makers dedicated to positively shaping the Bay Area and investing in their communities.
Residential Hive Program

We’re proud to provide an all-inclusive beekeeping service to our residential clients. We partner with people who want to have bees but may not have the time or confidence to take care of the bees themselves. We manage these colonies for them to ensure that their bees are healthy and happy. All of the surplus honey is theirs to keep!
Employee Engagement & Volunteer Activities

We offer a variety of unique in-office employee engagement experiences centered around honey bees, ranging from honey tastings and candle making to beehive building. These activities offer teams a fun and meaningful opportunity to connect, learn, and give back to the environment. Contact us for our complete list of offerings.
Mentorship Program

Whether you're a “new-bee” or a seasoned beekeeper, this program will have you buzzing with excitement! Our personalized lessons are designed to build your confidence and create effective management skills to successfully keep bees. You’ll dive into the fundamentals, focusing on bee biology, lifecycle, and behavior, as well as pest management and disease mitigation.
Education & Outreach

We host entertaining presentations and workshops that delve into the fascinating inner workings of beehives, offering a deeper appreciation for the vital roles bees play in our ecosystem. Reach out to us about presenting at symposiums, conferences, and in classrooms. We love spreading our passion for pollinators with groups of all ages!
Swarm Relocation & Colony Removal

Sometimes honey bees swarm and settle in inconvenient spots like under eaves, porches, or within walls. We provide live, humane removal services without EVER resorting to pesticides or poisons. Each rescued colony is carefully relocated to one of our apiaries where they receive the care and attention they deserve. Please contact us for a quote.

BUZZ-WORTHY REVIEWS

“Our team offsite had the recent privilege of enjoying the Beehive Experience with Cole and Molly in California. Not having any expectation of what the session would entail, our team was no less than riveted hearing about bees, their roles in the hive, and of course, honey. It was pretty humorous to look around at our team sitting on the edges of their chairs rapid-fire asking bee questions of our gracious hosts -- certainly a departure from our standard offsite agenda. As our company prioritizes sustainability, this session was a no brainer. But our enthusiastic recommendation for the Beehive Experience is because of Cole and Molly's clear passion for beekeeping, maintaining sustainable practices, and educating others. They're great people doing great work.”

Nick Smith - Director, Global Private Equity Practice
"I attended Cole and Molly's Northern Roots Bee Co. workshop during a stay at the Trailblazer Ranch. With a collective passion, commitment and impressive knowledge, the work they are doing is essential to the health and sustainability of local bee populations. Their education and outreach takes this one step further by informing communities and those that attend their workshops on the importance of the role that bees play and the risk facing bee populations. Their workshop had an enormous impact on me and upon returning home, I immediately committed to establishing residential hive management at my residence. I also recommend a taste of the various honey flavors that Northern Roots Bee provides. It will leave you asking yourself why you've ever settled for anything less."

Darrell Gillmeister - Vice President, Software Engineering at Salesforce
“What an incredible opportunity our leadership team had learning about Northern Roots Bee Co. Both Cole and Molly offered tremendous insight on the work and plight of bees and how it is critical to all of us and our food supply. We had many questions and they fully engaged us in a fun and informative hands-on session. Our team loved it and I would encourage others to learn more about the bee experience from this passionate and knowledgeable duo."

Tracy Stone - Director, Executive Programs at Salesforce
"My team and I had a fantastic experience at the Salesforce Trailblazer Ranch. Cole & Molly kept it interesting, educational, funny, and engaging. And did a great job using stories to help the topic be more relatable. Really enjoyed our time together and would highly recommend working with this great organization and the mission they're on!"

Frank Fillman - Executive Vice President & ANZ General Manager, Austraila Country Leader
“Earlier this year, I attended a work retreat where we were lucky enough to have Molly and Cole join us with their flying friends. We broke up into groups and rotated between stations where we toured the pollinator garden, learned about bee behavior, and even got to taste local honey straight from the comb. We learned so much from this experience and had a really fun time. Afterwards, we had a team brainstorming session based on the concepts we learned about bee behavior. Would definitely recommend Northern Roots Bee Co!”

Boris Gamazaychikov, PE, LEED AP BD+C - Manager, Emissions Reduction at Salesforce
"I want to let you know how happy we are with our little friends. This is our best fruit year EVER - and probably by a factor of 2x or 3x over our next best year. Every tree has been loaded. We just can't eat it fast enough. After all this, the honey is just an added bonus."

Marc R - Residential Hive Management Client