An excellent question. And the answer is: Yes!
Everyone on the team is committed to carrying out this research and producing a film to share with all of you. If we don’t meet our fundraising goal before we hit the ground in the spring, then of course we’ll need to adjust how we spend our funds. But we’re still moving forward with our plans.
The wonderful thing about working with ioby is that we get to keep whatever amount we end up raising. Which means every contribution – no matter how big or how small – makes a difference!
And when the crowdfunding campaign ends, that doesn’t mean our fundraising efforts are done. Far from it! Our ioby campaign is just one of several sources of support that we’re pursuing. In fact, we’re going to be fundraising right up until the moment we hit the road and head back to the monument. (And then fundraising again the moment we get back for future stages of the project.)
So, whatever amount we raise before returning to Grand Staircase-Escalante this spring will absolutely help cover the costs of getting back there. Which makes sharing this exquisite little world of bees with you – and the world – so much easier!
Many thanks and much gratitude to everyone who has already contributed!
The Bees of Grand Staircase-Escalante 