Off The Beaten Way

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

A group of women in Mexico is working to protect a tiny, stingless bee that has been treasured by Maya communities for more than 1,000 years 🐝💛

Known as the sacred Maya bee, the native Melipona bee plays an important role in pollinating tropical plants, forest trees and crops across the Yucatán Peninsula.

But deforestation, pesticides and climate change are threatening its survival. Now, women from the Melipona Bee Guardians Network are helping protect the species by caring for its colonies and preserving traditional Maya beekeeping practices passed down through generations.

The network currently manages more than 440 hives, while also helping women earn income from honey and other bee-related products. Their work is helping preserve an important part of Maya culture while giving these vulnerable pollinators a better chance for the future.

08/27/2026

Original in digital form. Prices dependent on size.

08/27/2026

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08/27/2026

Original not for sale.

Reproduction prices vary by size and medium.

08/27/2026

These paintings are all available in the gallery at present. Please contact the gallery for titles, sizes, and all information. Thanks for looking!

07/15/2026

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04/25/2026

A spell against entropy from the dear parakeet in this that came long after the original set of 100 went to the printer. Find it as a solo print at https://bit.ly/parakeetdivination and find the original set, along with the story and process behind them, at https://almanacofbirds.org