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2026 River Madness is officially here! Which of these four rivers will reign supreme? 🌊🏆 That's up to you! Two rivers will be moving on to the final starting March 26. Make your first round pick in the comments below! Let the madness begin! 💥 ⬇️

Already seeing summer temps? Summer Leaf Bees ship free via FedEx 2-day, available a month early this April. Buy One Set (200 cocoons), Get the 2nd 50% off with Free 2-day FedEx shipping. Your squash, beans, and tomatoes will thank you. crownbees.com/products/sum...

Happy 1st Day of Spring!

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🌳 Congratulations to the winners of the International Day of Forests 2026 photo contest! 🌍 We received 530 entries from across 87 countries showcasing how forests contribute to economic prosperity worldwide. Read more 👉 http://bit.ly/3NNcqx5 #ForestDay #WorldWaterDay

Join local beekeepers, gardeners, and native plant experts in a conversation about turning your own backyard into a native ecosystem oasis. Live in Seattle or via livestream! townhallseattle.org/event/rewild...

Summer Leaf bees now ship in April. Community members in warmer states have asked for the last few years to open our shipping early, so we did! And they're Buy One Set (200ct), Get the 2nd Set 50% Off! youtube.com/shorts/EJ6-P...

Identifying observations for others is one of the most impactful things you can do on iNaturalist — and you don't need to be an expert to start. Join us on March 19th (Taxonomy Day!) at 9am PT for a free webinar on how to help your fellow iNat community members: tr.ee/7Opp8zGkIQ

Last week we introduced THE BeeSafe™ standard for raising solitary, cavity-nesting bees. If your bee house can't be opened or cleaned, it may be hurting the future bee population. Place it in a BeeGuard bag for a safe exit. First 500 entries get 1 FREE! → zurl.co/DHTq0 #bees #MasonBees #BeeSafe

Bee houses are not deco. Cavity-nesting bees evolved with fresh nesting holes each year. When we cluster holes together and never open them, pests thrive. BeeSafe™ brings housing, nesting materials, and seasonal care together into one standard. crownbees.com/pages/beesaf... #NativeBees #BeeCare

3/18 at 7:30 PM | Learn about turning your own backyard into a native ecosystem oasis with Dave Hunter, author of "Mason Bee Revolution", along with panelists @jessibloom.bsky.social and Bill Thorness. @crown-bees.bsky.social 🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/3RGi3Vw

Our founder/owner, Dave, joined The Birdhouse NY broadcast to talk about Mason Bees! Like everyone else, we're looking forward to spring, and the first signs of spring in the garden are blooms and Mason bees. www.youtube.com/live/3vM7hcm...

This is why we do what we do 🐝 www.dailyuw.com/article/blue...

Observe and adapt. Nature will tell you what works if you pay attention.

Not sure when to order Mason bee cocoons? Spring Mason bees are ready to emerge when daytime temperatures reach a consistent daytime temperature of 55°F/13°C and spring blooms are open. Predicting spring bloom temps can be challenging. Use our guide to picking a date. crownbees.com/pages/pick-m...

BEE Cupid this year and attract Mason bees to your yard with Invitabee! Spend $50, add Invitabee to your cart, use code BEECUPID, and get Invitabee free! crownbees.com/collections/...

1st Mason bee shipments are out! If you live in a warmer area, now is your time to order! These bees only live 6-8 weeks in 55*F daily consistent weather. Buy 1 Set (40cocoons), Get 1 Set 50% Off! crownbees.com/products/buy...

Give Mason bees this year for #ValentinesDay. crownbees.com/products/buy...

🐝 GIVEAWAY! 🐝 We’ve teamed up with #MountaineersBooks to give away a Mason Bee Starter Pack to 2 winners! Mason bees are gentle, effective pollinators, and a great way to support your local ecosystem. Ends 1/30 Enter here: mailchi.mp/2720ba2616f2...

Not all bee houses are made for bee survival; they're made to look pretty. BEE aware of what to look for when purchasing a bee house for spring.

Our new Bee Buddies Pollinator Program is a K-12, hands-on, student-led program where kids observe real pollination, biodiversity, and seasonal changes on their own campus with gentle, region-specific Mason bees. crownbees.com/pages/bee-bu...

A cool guide to Mason bees 🐝🐝

Join @pollinatorfriendly.bsky.social for Best Practices for Pollinators Summit. 3 days of live presentations with experts and topics on ecologically sound land practices that promote pollinators, climate resilience, clean water and lands. Feb 24, 25, 26 www.pollinatorfriendly.org/summit

Our first shipments of Mason bees will go out 2/2! We ship on Mondays with 2day Free FedEx shipping to avoid shipping delays. Choose the date closest to expected daily 55*F temps in your area. Preorder now: BOGO50% #bees #gardening #GrowFood crownbees.com/products/buy...

Happy New Year! January is National Hobby Month; start a new hobby this year by raising Mason bees. crownbees.com/pages/masonb... #bees #MasonBees #pollination #GrowYourOwnFood #hobby

🌾Farmers 🚛Food transporters 🏭Factory Workers 🛒Grocers 👨🍳Cooks 👨Family members 👩🏽 Friends 👨🏽You Today and every day, we are thankful to all the #FoodHeroes out there helping to make diverse, nutritious, safe and affordable foods for all. 🙏

Something we should do away with in the #NewYear? Blood-thinning rat poisons! In a new 2024 statewide survey released by the CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, the powerful anticoagulant #rodenticides were found in the bodies of 95% of mountain lions and 69% of nontarget wildlife tested. bit.ly/4aaRJ6Y

We're gearing up for 2026. What would you like to see from Crown Bees?

Happy Holidays from the Crown Bees team! We will be closed for the holiday weekend and reopen on Monday.

Gift cards make a great last-minute gift that delivers instantly! Perfect for the bee lovers in your life! crownbees.com/products/gif...

“So this exciting fossil discovery of bees nesting in bone cavities, and in caves, serves as a good reminder that when it comes to evolution, bees will keep on being the bees they need to be.” Happy that @cnn.com Science used my quote about this amazing fossil find. www.cnn.com/2025/12/17/s... 🧪🐝🪹🦴🪨

Next month, we're starting a book club series to complement the publishing of the 2nd edition of 'Mason Bee Revolution'! We hope you'll join Kellie in reading! youtube.com/shorts/gAxO3...

10,000 nurseries in the US & Canada, sell plants in plastic pots that aren’t recyclable - largely because 4 types of plastic are used in each. The flimsy plastic 6-packs are also “hard & recycle.” Email garden retailers & wholesale nurseries 🌱 get cities to ban. Demand fiber & bio based. 🪴

We've all heard of Elf on a Shelf, but have you heard of Mason #Bees on Skis?

At Crown Bees, we have had the privilege of working with local schools to welcome young adult students with special needs into our workspace. This provides students a calm place to learn real tasks, build confidence, and see how their work matters. youtu.be/XeR63vzgjXk

You know how special it is to raise Mason bees and watch them buzz. This year, give someone that same joy! Kits include a Bee Certificate, for them to choose the ship date that best fits their local weather, so their region-specific bees arrive ready to emerge. crownbees.com/prod.../caba...

Next week, join us for "Turn That Patch Into a Plan", a practical workshop on designing a native garden. Zoe & Heather Evans will guide you through design elements, from paths and rooms to structure and enclosure. Register now and join us Tuesday, December 9th 5 PM CT: wildones.org/turn-that-pa...

🗓🚨 There's only a few days left to apply for this position! Be sure to finish your application by December 7th ➡️ recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/J...

This #GivingTuesday, we’re also supporting Regenerative Farmers of America with 3 Cabana Kits with Bees. Their Holiday Giveaway highlights small farms doing regenerative work. Enter here: www.regenerativefarmersofamerica.com/rf-america-g... #farmers #RegenerativeFarming #giveaway #bees

For #GivingTuesday we’re supporting #PlanetBeeFoundation. A donation places a bee house in a classroom and funds STEM lessons about #bees. Details: www.planetbee.org/donate/donat...

As a small business, it's amazing how we rely upon other small businesses to succeed. Whether it's expediency, similar values regarding the environment, or pure proximity, over the years Crown Bees has found the right teammates to purchase from. -Dave youtu.be/zNXLhlLUuIo

If you’re thinking about raising Mason bees next year, we have a fully updated 2nd edition of Mason Bee Revolution, by our founder/owner, Dave Hunter! Includes guidance on Mason & Summer Leaf bees, current research, and photos from real bee raising spaces across the country. #MasonBees #bees

Of the world’s more than 20K bee species, about 90% are solitary, and roughly a quarter nest in hollow stems. In North America, that’s about 1,000 species! Solitary bees don’t make honey, so they aren’t territorial. They’re safe around kids & pets and fun to watch. crownbees.com/pages/raise-...

By getting comfortable around humans (hello, garbage buffet), city raccoons may be on the path toward domestication … and community science helped prove it. 🦝

ICYMI, when our founder/owner, Dave, was a guest on Weekend Edition Saturday to talk about Mason #bees. www.npr.org/2025/04/05/n...

We’re excited to announce the kickoff of Planet Bee Foundation’s Native Bee Home donation campaign. This initiative gives students hands-on STEM learning while creating real habitats for bees across the country. #Bees #STEMEducation #Pollinators #Conservation #PlanetBeeFoundation

While harvesting cocoons from a local donor, Dave found a mix of bee species. Some were familiar Mason & Summer Leaf bees, and others were yet-to-be-identified cocoons. It raises the question "what's in my yard?". We'll find out in spring what those cocoons are. youtube.com/shorts/X7Xku...

🌱 "If we save our wild places, we will ultimately save ourselves." —Steve Irwin

Two weeks ago, Crown Bees officially deleted our podcast from the platform. It was a very easy decision.