Balloons pollute. Bees pollinate. Here’s a better way to mark the moment.

As summer kicks off and graduation season blooms, many families are planning backyard barbecues, parties, and send-offs filled with joy and tradition. But one tradition we’d love to see fade away? Releasing plastic balloons.

This year, celebrate life—and support it!—by releasing native bees instead.

Why Skip the Balloons?  

Plastic balloons may look festive, but they often end up as litter in our environment, where they pose serious threats to wildlife. Once they drift out of sight, they don’t disappear—they can choke animals, damage ecosystems, and take years to break down.

A Better Way to Celebrate: Summer Leaf Bees  

Summer Leaf bees (aka Leafcutter bees) are gentle, native pollinators that help your garden thrive. By releasing bees instead of balloons, you:

• Support local ecosystems
• Encourage pollination for fruits, veggies, and flowers
• Inspire curiosity and education for all ages
  

Perfect for Graduations, BBQs, and Backyard Gatherings  

Planning a summer event? Whether it’s a graduation party, neighborhood potluck, or family reunion, Summer Leaf bees offer a meaningful, hands-on way to celebrate together. Set up a bee house as a conversation starter, watch bees explore your blooms, and inspire future eco-champions.

You can even gift a bee bundle to a grad planting their first garden or moving into a new space. It’s a present that keeps on pollinating.

Let’s celebrate milestones with purpose.
Choose pollinators over pollution. Choose life over litter.