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2026: Urban Evergreen Bee Sanctuary and The Case of the Vanishing Buzz were recently featured in ThurstonTalk.

Local Author Promotes Honey Bee Education

 Read how the sanctuary, children's book, and educational programs are inspiring people to reconnect with honey bees through science, observation, and stewardship.

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2014: Bee'ing Compassionate: How One Olympia Non-profit Strives to Maximize Bee Happiness.

“People need to leave the honey for bees to have during the winter and take it in the spring,” she stresses.

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Crafted for Bees, Built for Community

At Urban Evergreen Bee Sanctuary, we offer thoughtfully designed, sustainable hives that support pollinators and educate the community. Each hive is crafted with care, blending functionality with eco-friendly materials to give bees the safe and healthy environment they deserve.

Attention: We are currently only building by suggeted donations without grant funding. If you want to be on a waiting list for a free beehive, we can notify you when we recieve grant funding. If you want to donate for someone in need to recieve a gifted beehive, please use the donation form and leave contact information, etc. Thank you for you interest in building bee community.

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Golden Mean Top Bar Hive

Features:

18 bars
Sloped roof design for better rain protection.

Suggested Donation: $359.99

Extras:
Installation: $60.00
Ongoing Management: $60.00/month (up to four visits per month)

This hive is ideal for beginners and educators who want a simple, accessible, and sustainable way to support honeybees.

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Sun Hive

Features:

Divider board for flexible management
9 crescent-shaped top bar ribs
Strong dowel construction
Two handwoven organic baskets (top and bottom) made from in-process straw grass

Suggested Donation: $839.99

Extras:

Caked and dried with organic cow dung: $124.99
10’ Tall Cedar Shaked Shelter: $729.99
System Installation with bees: $269.99

The Sun Hive reflects natural beekeeping traditions, offering bees a round, nest-like space that mimics their wild environment. Perfect for conservation-minded beekeepers who value organic methods.

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Custom Lazutin Hive

Features:

Hinged roof for easy access
Viewing window for observation
Durable frames for long-term use

Suggested Donation: $759.99

This custom Lazutin hive is finely finished with beveled edges, a reinforced hinged roof, and customized frames. Built for durability and bee health, it’s a professional-grade hive for advanced beekeepers.

Other Options:

Original Lazutin Hive: Suggested donation $419.99
Lazutin Hive with custom frames: $719.99

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Why Choose Our Hives?

Designed with bee health and natural behavior in mind
Built from sustainable and organic materials
Perfect for education, conservation, and community use
Your support goes directly to pollinator protection projects in the Pacific Northwest.

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