Contact The Honey Bee Society

Send your question to the right place

Use email or phone for general questions and program inquiries. If you found a honey bee swarm, use the swarm report form so the report can reach participating beekeepers.

Email, phone, or swarm reporting

Choose a contact path

Programs and partnerships

Ask about BeeSmart Education, the High School Beekeeping Program, hosting a hive, volunteering, or organizational support.

Email us

Call the Society

Leave your name, number, and a brief note about how we can help.

Call (503) 489-8348

Swarm sightings

Send the location and a safe-distance photo through the swarm report form. Please do not use general email for swarm reports.

Open the swarm report

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