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Every fall, Mason bee raisers harvest cocoons to prepare for spring. Jim from Indiana turned this task into a neighborhood tradition, hosting harvest parties that bring people together over bees, donuts, and laughter. Providing bee care is as much about community as pollination.

Sophie was more than our office dog—she was part of the Crown Bees family. This week, we said goodbye. In her honor, we’re raising funds to support the animals she loved to visit. Join us in remembering her by giving back.

Wild bees often make their homes in the overlooked spaces around us—hollow stems, patches of bare soil, old wood, or piles of fallen leaves. A sunny corner with native blooms can become a bustling pollinator hotspot if the habitat is right.

Hot summers can be tough on developing native bees. If your cocoons are still inside nesting materials, here’s how to keep them safe from heat damage, pests, and mold.