How We Give Back

Proudly supporting pollinators, empowering youth, and giving back globally.

Some things take root. Others take flight. The most meaningful work does both.

At Bee Inspired Goods, giving back isn't a line item — it's woven into everything we do. On our 102-acre farm along the Chesapeake Bay, we plant 30-40 acres of indigenous wildflowers every year, not because it's good marketing, but because the land asks it of us. We keep bees. We tend soil. We watch what happens when you invest in something quietly and consistently over time.

That same philosophy guides how we show up in the world beyond the farm.

Roots & Wings is our commitment to causes that ground us and causes that lift others. It's the wildflower fields that stabilize coastlines and feed pollinators. It's the scholarship that gives a young artist the foundation to build a life. It's the kid with a camera learning to see the world differently through VisionWorkshops. It's a tree planted in Appalachia that will outlive all of us. It's a jar of Ukrainian Sunflower Honey that says: we see you, and we haven't looked away.

We're a small, family-style business. We can't do everything. But we can plant things — seeds, trees, opportunities, hope — and trust that roots go deep and wings carry far.

Every purchase you make helps us do more of this. Thank you for being part of it.

40 Acres. Every Year.

We plant 30–40 acres of indigenous wildflowers on our 102-acre Chesapeake Bay farm — not as a marketing strategy, but as a responsibility. Over $100,000 invested in pollinator habitat to date.

Planting 30-40 Acres of Wildflowers Annually

Pollinators are vital to our ecosystem, and we’re dedicated to protecting them. Each year, we plant 30-40 acres of wildflowers on our Kent Island farm to create thriving habitats for bees and other pollinators.

Investing Over $100K in Pollinator Habitats

We’ve invested over $100,000 in planting and maintaining wildflower fields, regenerating soil, stabilizing coasts, and supporting native birds, pollinators, and wildlife.

Why Pollinators Matter

Pollinators are essential to biodiversity and food security. By protecting pollinators, we’re safeguarding the future of our ecosystems.

Silhouettes of people on a pier taking pictures of the ocean

Over Two Decades of Empowering Youth

VisionWorkshops: Empowering Youth Through Photojournalism

For nearly two decades, we've partnered with VisionWorkshops, a nonprofit teaching at-risk youth photojournalism. With National Geographic photographers as mentors, this program helps children find their voice. To date, we've donated over $185,000 to this incredible cause.

Scholarships at Maryland Institute College of Art

Our founder, Kara Brook Brown, established an endowed scholarship at the Maryland Institute College of Art honoring her father. This scholarship has supported over 30 students, with a total endowment exceeding $150,000.

Building a Brighter Future for Underserved Communities

We believe investing in youth is investing in the future. By supporting education and creative opportunities, we're helping build stronger, more vibrant communities.

A Scholarship Built on Gratitude

A Personal Journey to MICA

When Kara's father passed away, her family stood to lose his death benefits unless she enrolled in college. At 16, she left high school, enrolled in community college, and transferred to MICA at 17. The college connected her with a scholarship and guidance on finding additional aid—support she's never forgotten.

Giving Back to the Next Generation

At 34, Kara established an endowed scholarship at MICA in her father's name—to honor his memory and extend the same helping hand to students like her younger self.

A Lasting Legacy

Over the past 20 years, the endowment has grown to exceed $150,000, with more than 30 scholarships awarded to students pursuing their creative dreams.

Every Jar of Wildflower Honey Plants a Tree

In partnership with One Tree Planted, we're restoring native Appalachian ecosystems, one purchase at a time.

About One Tree Planted

One Tree Planted is a Vermont-based nonprofit that partners with individuals and businesses to plant trees across the globe. Since 2014, they've worked with reforestation partners to replant millions of trees worldwide.

Our Commitment to Reforestation

For every jar of Wildflower Honey sold, we plant a tree in Appalachia. Species include persimmon, oak, chestnut, and dogwood—all vital food sources for native pollinators and wildlife.

Because the World Doesn’t Stop at Our Shore

Ukrainian Sunflower Honey: $1 Donated Per Jar

In response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, we’ve launched our Ukrainian Sunflower Honey. For every jar sold, we donate $1 to American Help Ukraine, supporting humanitarian relief efforts.