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.