How to Host a Cocoon Harvest Party

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Hosting a Harvest Party

Harvesting cocoons is more than a moment to care for your Mason bees—it’s a chance to bring people together and support pollinators in your community.

Why Host a Harvest Party?

Harvesting Mason bee cocoons helps keep your bees healthy by removing pests like Houdini flies and pollen mites, while getting a count on how many viable cocoons you have. When more people take part, we see stronger bee populations, better pollination, and healthier gardens the following Spring.

Parties can be casual and cozy, or neighborhood wide. Add a seed swap. Host a potluck. Invite kids to help count cocoons. However you celebrate, you're helping others feel empowered to care for native pollinators too.

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Save on Harvesting Tools

We offer everything you need for a clean, safe harvest—reed splitters, cocoon combs, and bundled kits for home or group events. Save when you purchase two or more of any tool, which makes them easy to share with guests or volunteers. Sale ends 9/30/25.