Urban Beekeeping Fellowship

Urban Beekeeping Fellowship

Urban Beekeeping Fellowship

Bee U’s Urban Beekeeping Fellowship (UBF) is a paid program for youth aged 16-24 to gain hands-on training in beekeeping, leadership, and environmental advocacy.

Urban Beekeeping Fellows learn basic skills of beekeeping, dive deep into contemporary environmental issues in their neighborhoods, and learn about career pathways to green jobs.

Bee U NYC is dedicated to diversify the green jobs industry. While we intentionally select a diverse set of participants, applicants who are underrepresented in the green jobs industry (i.e. women, LGBTQIA+, black and brown youth) will be prioritized.

The 2026 Urban Beekeeping Fellowship will have

three cohorts:

  • Cohort Staten Island takes place at Maker Park and MakerSpace NYC (450 Front Street, Staten Island, NY).

    The program will take place on SUNDAYS starting May 31st

    • Sunday, May 31

    • Sunday, June 7

    • Sunday, June 14

    • Sunday, June 21

    • Sunday, June 28

    • Sunday, July 5 (OPTIONAL/JULY 4 HOLIDAY)

    • Sunday, July 12

    • Sunday, July 19

    • Sunday, July 26

    • Sunday, August 2

    • SATURDAY, August 8 (Green Jobs Panel)

    • SATURDAY, August 15 (Graduation)

  • Cohort Brooklyn takes place at the Weeksvile Heritage Center (158 Buffalo Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213).

    The program will take place on SATURDAYS starting Saturday, May 30th.

    • Saturday, May 30

    • Saturday, June 6

    • Saturday, June 13

    • Saturday, June 20

    • Saturday, June 27

    • Saturday, July 4 (OPTIONAL/JULY 4 HOLIDAY)

    • Saturday, July 11

    • Saturday, July 18

    • Saturday, July 25

    • Saturday, August 1

    • Saturday, August 8 (Green Jobs Panel)

    • Saturday, August 15 (Graduation)

  • Cohort Bronx takes place at La Finca Del Sur and Oyate Group (110 E 138th St, Bronx, NY 10451).

    Cohort Bronx will take place at on SATURDAYS starting Saturday, May 30th.

    • Saturday, May 30

    • Saturday, June 6

    • Saturday, June 13

    • Saturday, June 20

    • Saturday, June 27

    • Saturday, July 4 (OPTIONAL/JULY 4 HOLIDAY)

    • Saturday, July 11

    • Saturday, July 18

    • Saturday, July 25

    • Saturday, August 1

    • Saturday, August 8 (Green Jobs Panel)

    • Saturday, August 15 (Graduation)

Responsibilities

  • 1 hour per week dedicated to asynchronous virtual learning and short quizzes

  • 4 hours per week dedicated to in-person hive inspections, environmental workshops, and the Environmental Action Project

  • ~45 hours for Optional Sessions through the duration of the program (includes beekeeping activities and supporting with community projects, etc.)

  • Completion of the Urban Beekeeping Fellowship (three months; 11 total workshops)

Application Deadline:

Sunday, April 12, 2026

All 2026 applicants will be notified of their status on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Fellowship Qualifications

  • 16-24 years old 

  • Weekend availability (Saturday or Sunday):

  • Interest in urban agriculture, beekeeping, gardening, and environmental sustainability

  • Resident of New York City

Compensation

Participants will receive a stipend for their participation in the program, which includes a transportation stipend.

Participants can work additional optional sessions for an extra pay that they attend (up to eleven sessions).

UBF Compensation Breakdown:

  • $60 per Workshop ($660 for 11 Mandatory Workshops)

  • $100 Transportation Stipend

  • $20 per Optional Session (up to 11); $220 total

  • $20 to open an Investment/Savings Account with JPMorgan Chase

Earn up to $1,000 as a Fellow!

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For more information on the Urban Beekeeping Fellowship, reach out to our Director of Programs, Denis Ramos - denis@beeunyc.org.

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The 2026 Urban Beekeeping Fellowship is sponsored by

the Summerfield Foundation, JPMorgan Chase. DJ McManus Foundation, K&R Moelis Foundation, City Parks Foundation (Green Fund), and Citizens Committee for New York City

in partnership with MakerSpace NYC, La Finca Del Sur, Oyate Group, and Weeksville Heritage Center