{"id":205,"date":"2026-09-11T00:45:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T00:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearthandhive.bluestoneacres.ca\/?page_id=205"},"modified":"2026-09-27T22:47:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T22:47:43","slug":"join-the-hive","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hearthandhive.bluestoneacres.ca\/index.php\/join-the-hive\/","title":{"rendered":"Join the Hive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hearthandhive.bluestoneacres.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-10-2026-05_22_45-PM-1024x576.png\" alt=\"`A colourful honeycomb representing Hearth &amp; Hive members, community care, learning and environmental stewardship.\" class=\"wp-image-207\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearthandhive.bluestoneacres.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-10-2026-05_22_45-PM-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/hearthandhive.bluestoneacres.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-10-2026-05_22_45-PM-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/hearthandhive.bluestoneacres.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-10-2026-05_22_45-PM-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/hearthandhive.bluestoneacres.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-10-2026-05_22_45-PM-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/hearthandhive.bluestoneacres.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-10-2026-05_22_45-PM.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Belong to Something That\u2019s Growing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hearth &amp; Hive members are part of a growing community committed to caring for people, pollinators and the land. Your $25 annual membership helps strengthen our foundation, supports practical local initiatives and gives you meaningful ways to stay connected with the work as it develops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a49f0ca2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 50;\" class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center has-large-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#join\">JOIN NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Membership Includes:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-80868740 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay Connected<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our Members are valuable to the Community and us. Your membership includes: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Receive Hearth &amp; Hive news and an annual impact update<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get early notice of garden activities, workshops and volunteer opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend educational activities and community gatherings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share ideas through member consultations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply to serve on committees or take on deeper governance responsibilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Become a Pollinator Guardian<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Every member is welcomed as an honorary Pollinator Guardian and may receive:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A named cell on our online Guardian Hive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The option to use your name, family name or a dedication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A downloadable Pollinator Guardian certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A digital badge to share online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The choice to keep your membership recognition private<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eef4fa\">Membership and Governance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#eef4fa;padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\">Everyone accepted into Hearth &amp; Hive begins as a general Member, with opportunities to learn, participate and support the Society\u2019s work. Voting Membership is a separate governance role for Members who are ready to take on additional responsibility. Voting Members may vote at general meetings, nominate candidates and stand for election as Directors, and are designated by the Board in accordance with Society policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"join\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Join<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Complete the membership application.<\/strong> Tell us a little about yourself and confirm that you support Hearth &amp; Hive\u2019s purposes and agree to uphold its bylaws and policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Board reviews your application.<\/strong> Membership will not be unreasonably withheld, and you\u2019ll receive a response by email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete your annual membership.<\/strong> Once accepted, pay the $25 annual fee by Stripe or e-transfer. The Board may reduce or waive the fee when needed so cost is not a barrier to participation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Welcome to the Hive.<\/strong> Choose how you would like to be recognized on the Guardian Hive and begin receiving member news and opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f212-o1\" lang=\"en-US\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"212\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/205#wpcf7-f212-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"212\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.2.1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_US\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" 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class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"member-phone\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-tel wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-tel\" autocomplete=\"tel\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"tel\" name=\"member-phone\" \/><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community or Town *<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"member-community\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"member-community\" \/><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why would you like to join Hearth & Hive?<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"membership-reason\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"10\" maxlength=\"2000\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"membership-reason\"><\/textarea><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Which areas interest 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my name\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Display my name<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item last\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"guardian-recognition\" value=\"Display another name or dedication\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Display another name or dedication<\/span><\/label><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Name or dedication to display, if applicable:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"guardian-display-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"guardian-display-name\" \/><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual Membership Fee *<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"membership-fee\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-radio\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"membership-fee\" value=\"I will pay the $25 annual fee after my application is accepted\" checked=\"checked\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">I will pay the $25 annual fee after my application is accepted<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item last\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"membership-fee\" value=\"I would like to request a confidential fee waiver\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">I would like to request a confidential fee waiver<\/span><\/label><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"purposes-agreement\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-acceptance\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"purposes-agreement\" value=\"1\" aria-invalid=\"false\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">I support the purposes of Hearth & Hive Community Society and agree to uphold its bylaws and policies.<\/span><\/label><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"application-understanding\"><span 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