The Bee Journey
Oregon to California
Sarah has connected with bees since she was young. Here, she rests her hands peacefully on her bee friends. Photo by Kyle Repka
Sarah observes her hives as she prepares to suit up and check on the bees. Photo by Jay Zschunke
Sarah names each of her hives after queens like Elizabeth and Cleopatra. Each hive can have 30,000 workers and one queen. Photo by Jay Zschunke
Farmer Al and Sarah share stories while strolling through the Frog Hollow orchards. Photo by Jay Zschunke
In mid-March, Frog Hollow Farm’s plum trees bloom with beautiful white flowers that fill the air with a sweet, refreshing scent. Photo by Jay Zschunke
The bees inside each hive take on the personality of its queen bee, who is the mother of most, if not all, the bees. Photo by Jay Zschunke
Applying smoke interrupts the bees' defense reaction, allowing beekeepers to open the hive for inspection. Photo by Jay Zschunke
Farmer Al eagerly awaits a taste of fresh honey straight from the beehive. The flavor depends on the plants that bees gather nectar from. Photo by Jay Zschunke
A curious worker bee lands peacefully on Farmer Al’s hand before he and Sarah harvest fresh honey. Photo by Jay Zschunke
Sarah collects, packages and sells her raw wildflower honey. Profits go directly toward bee education and habitat conservation. Photo by Jay Zschunke
As seen from Frog Hollow Farm, the sun sets over Mount Diablo, whose name is derived from reports of hauntings and local folklore. Photo by Jay Zschunke
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