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Julie Lichtenberg
Why We Buy Your Mason Bee Cocoons and Where They Go

Why We Buy Your Mason Bee Cocoons and Where They Go

Each fall, Crown Bees buys back extra Mason bee cocoons from gardeners and farmers to expand pollination across the USA. Learn how your bees help support orchards, community farms, and organic growers through our Bee Buy Back program.

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How to Host a Mason Bee Harvest Party

How to Host a Mason Bee Harvest Party

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.

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Julie Lichtenberg
Bee Kind: Honoring Sophie’s Sweet Spirit

Bee Kind: Honoring Sophie’s Sweet Spirit

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.

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Julie Lichtenberg
Where to Look for Wild Bees

Where to Look for Wild Bees

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.

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