For over 20 years, beekeeper Mary Woltz has witnessed how climate change is devastating the bee population in Sag Harbor, Long Island — erratic temperature swings, habitat loss, and food shortages are wiping out hives. But beyond the environmental crisis, beekeeping itself has become competitive, with some beekeepers sabotaging others—years back Mary found gasoline poured into her hives and caught another beekeeper stealing and reselling her honey. Even with these difficulties she has dedicated her life to serving and advocating for the bees, who she also calls her children, sharing their story, and fighting for their survival in an industry that’s becoming just as volatile as the climate.
Vist 1 - 2024 - Smoking Hive
Visit 3 - 2025 - Portrait of Mary
Visit 2 - 2024 - Mary and Rabbit
Visit 3 - 2025 - Mary and her Girls
Visit 2 - 2024 - In The Shop
Visit 2 - 2024 - Old Frame
Visit 3 - 2025 - Summer Swarm
Visit 3 - 2025 - Mary's Detailed Bee Notes
Visit 3 - 2025 - In Her Car
Visit 2 - 2024 - In The Field
Visit 3 - 2025 - Development, Loss of Bee Habitat
Visit 3 - 2025 - Outside Mary's Home
Visit 2 - 2024 - Honey Extraction
Visit 3 - 2025 - Mary's Kitchen and Jars of Honey