How much can I save with lawn removal rebates in Utah?

Utah residents can access up to $3,000 in combined rebates from state and local programs including CUWCD ($1.50/sqft), JVWCD ($3/sqft), and the Utah Pollinator Habitat Program which provides free native plants.

What native plants grow best in Utah for pollinators?

Top Utah native pollinator plants include Purple Coneflower, Palmer's Penstemon, Showy Milkweed, Blanket Flower, and Black-Eyed Susan. These require low water and attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

How much does Beehive Connections cost?

Beehive Connections is a one-time purchase of $4.99 with no subscriptions or in-app purchases. The app helps you find rebates worth up to $3,000, plan gardens, identify species, and connect with neighbors.

Can I use Beehive Connections anonymously?

Yes. Choose from 4 privacy levels including fully anonymous mode where you appear as a fun pollinator name like Anonymous Monarch. Your points still count and observations still contribute to citizen science.

Built for Utah Gardeners

Turn your lawn into a pollinator paradise

Track pollinators, find native plants, and earn up to $3,000 in water rebates. Your neighbors are already doing it.

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Water Wise

55 gallons

wasted per sq ft of lawn, every year

Native gardens barely need watering. Rip out your lawn and your water bill drops fast.

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Rebates and Savings

$3,000+

in rebates when you ditch your lawn

State and water district rebates stack together. Beehive keeps track of deadlines so you don't have to.

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Compete and Win

9 Badges

Neighborhood leaderboards and garden challenges

Log observations, take on seasonal challenges, and climb your neighborhood leaderboard. Earn real badges for your garden. Your points count for your school or organization too.

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Make an Impact

65%

of residential water goes to outdoor irrigation

Every square foot of native garden saves water and feeds pollinators. Your neighbors notice. Then they start doing it too.

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Features

What you can do with Beehive

From your first photo to a full pollinator garden. We'll walk you through it.

Easy Capture

Press once. The camera smoothly zooms in over 6 seconds and snaps 6 photos. Pick the sharpest one for your observation.

iNaturalist Verified

Submit sightings to iNaturalist for community verification. Earn variable points based on how your observation fills a real need for pollinator data in your area.

Native Plant Guide

67 Utah natives and climate-adapted plants, filterable by bloom time, water needs, and pollinator value. Neighborhood-aware recommendations for your zip code.

Find Rebates

12 real rebate programs. The app walks you through each application step by step.

Teams and Groups

Join your school, church, HOA, or organization. Your points contribute to the group total on the group leaderboard. Compete as a community.

Research-Backed Scoring

9 garden badges and neighborhood rankings. Scoring adapts to your zip code's pollinator gaps, rewarding plants that fill real ecological needs in your area.

Privacy First

Participate at your comfort level

Every level earns points and helps pollinators. You pick what's visible. Change it whenever.

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Anonymous

"Anonymous Monarch"

Fun random name on leaderboards. Points count for your neighborhood. Hidden from the map. iNaturalist posts at city level.

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Observations Only

Share sightings, hide garden

Name on leaderboard. Photos & species in feed. Garden hidden from map. Posts under your iNaturalist account.

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Map Visible

Show your garden zone

Approximate location on neighbor map. Exact address always hidden. Neighbors can see you nearby.

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Fully Public

Maximum community impact

Full profile on map. All observations in feed. Eligible for Garden of the Month. Neighbors can request visits.

Even anonymous observations get posted to iNaturalist at city level under "Beehive Connections." Your data always counts for science.

How It Works

Four steps to a thriving garden

No green thumb required. Beehive makes it simple.

Observe Your Yard

Open the camera and photograph any pollinator. The species is identified instantly.

Plant Natives

Browse Utah native plants, check bloom times, and plan your garden with the visual planner.

Earn Rewards

Log observations, complete challenges, and earn points. Track water savings and unlock rebates.

Connect

See who's gardening nearby, verify gardens, exchange plants, and climb the leaderboard.

$3,000

in available rebates

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