{"id":7,"date":"2026-01-25T17:10:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T17:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.urbanevergreenbeesanctuary.org\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2026-07-14T05:51:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T05:51:28","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.urbanevergreenbeesanctuary.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section hero-cover\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>A Haven for Bees. A Future for Us.<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>For Generations to come<\/h2>\n<p>From hive-building to children\u2019s education, we\u2019re creating a sanctuary that protects pollinators, empowers communities, and inspires a sustainable future.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<a class=\"et_pb_link_0 et_pb_link et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"http:\/\/edbook.photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"et_pb_link_inner\"><span class=\"et_pb_link_text\">Background photo by Ed Book<\/span><\/span><\/a>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urbanevergreenbeesanctuary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-4-2026-09_52_40-PM.png\" title=\"ChatGPT Image Jul 4, 2026, 09_52_40 PM\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.urbanevergreenbeesanctuary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-4-2026-09_52_40-PM.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.urbanevergreenbeesanctuary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-4-2026-09_52_40-PM-1280x853.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.urbanevergreenbeesanctuary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-4-2026-09_52_40-PM-980x653.png 980w, https:\/\/www.urbanevergreenbeesanctuary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-4-2026-09_52_40-PM-480x320.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1536px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-149\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters1 et_block_row et_animated\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_column_empty et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>\u2764\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2277\">Join the Donors\u00a0<\/strong>(PayPal)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>\u2764\ufe0f Join the Journey<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_0 et_pb_video et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Who Donates to Urban Evergreen Bee Sanctuary\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EOdju7RlBUg?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_video_overlay\" style=\"background-image:url(\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/EOdju7RlBUg\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_overlay_hover\"><a class=\"et_pb_video_play\" href=\"#\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h6 class=\"style-scope ytd-watch-metadata\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><yt-formatted-string force-default-style=\"\" class=\"style-scope ytd-watch-metadata\" title=\"Who Donates to Urban Evergreen Bee Sanctuary\">Who Donates to Urban Evergreen Bee Sanctuary?<\/yt-formatted-string><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_1 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Building a Top-Bar Hive Together \ud83d\udc1d\u2764\ufe0f\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b2iaJahWK5s?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Let&#8217;s Build Bee Hives!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_2 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"This Rooftop Feeds More Than People \ud83d\udc1d\ud83c\udf3b\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KCV-xlzN7hY?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We Love the Rooftop Hives!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_3 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sue Cobey Demonstrates Instrumental Queen Bee Insemination | WSU Summer Conference (2019)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/69dwhnseQkA?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sue Cobey, instrumental insemination conference, June 15, 2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_4 et_pb_video et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Long Does it Take to Build A Top-bar Beehive?\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TLiVXzTkxMI?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_video_overlay\" style=\"background-image:url(\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/TLiVXzTkxMI\/maxresdefault.jpg)\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_overlay_hover\"><a class=\"et_pb_video_play\" href=\"#\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h6 class=\"style-scope ytd-watch-metadata\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How Long Does it Take to Build A Top-bar Beehive?<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_5 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Our Suspended Sun Hive in Autumn \ud83c\udf42\ud83d\udc1d\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0DrDusYOZX4?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Make Space for Bees.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_6 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Elda Hall Unboxed the Book!  #honeybees #stemlearning #naturekids #homeschooling #teachers\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3aXIhrRuov0?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Great Unboxing!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_7 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Receiving a Top-Bar Hive for the First Time \ud83d\udc1d\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3aBzqfTtEz8?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; 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My original plan was to transfer and complete a bachelor&#8217;s degree in physics. Instead, I discovered something that would completely change my path.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"1154\">While studying Community Herbalism and biodynamic agriculture, I was introduced to community organizer <strong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"894\">Pat Rasmussen<\/strong>, whose passion for edible forests inspired students to think differently about the relationship between people and the natural world. Through those classes, I met <strong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1073\">Corwin Bell<\/strong>, creator of the Golden Mean top-bar hive and a pioneer in biodynamic beekeeping.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1242\">Those experiences opened the door to an entirely new way of thinking about honey bees.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1669\">Films such as <em data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1307\">Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us?<\/em> introduced me to the growing challenges facing pollinators, including the widespread use of neonicotinoid pesticides and the importance of rethinking how we care for bees. At the same time, I began learning about biodynamic beekeeping\u2014a philosophy that encourages bees to express their natural behaviors through swarming, natural comb building, and open mating.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1769\">As I watched those films and learned from passionate beekeepers, one thought kept returning to me:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1908\"><strong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1908\">What if communities everywhere had access to natural beehives designed to support healthy, genetically diverse honey bee populations?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1940\">That question became a vision.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2297\">I attended classes through the Washington State Beekeepers Association, studied with Corwin Bell, and earned my woodworking certification at Evergreen so I could begin building top-bar hives myself. These hives aligned beautifully with the principles of biodynamic beekeeping by encouraging natural colony behavior while reducing unnecessary intervention.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2395\">As my understanding grew, I became especially fascinated by one subject: <strong data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2394\">honey bee genetics<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2728\">Honey bees depend on genetic diversity for healthy colonies. A queen mates with many drones during a single series of mating flights, creating the genetic variation needed for disease resistance, productivity, adaptability, and colony resilience. Without sufficient diversity, colonies become more vulnerable to stress and decline.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2929\">The more I learned, the more I realized that protecting honey bees wasn&#8217;t simply about keeping colonies alive. It was about protecting the genetic strength that allows them to thrive for generations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"3292\">Like many people, I was terrified of public speaking. Yet I knew that if these ideas were going to make a difference, I needed to learn how to share them. With the help of a speaking coach, I developed educational presentations that transformed complex honey bee genetics into colorful, interactive learning experiences that people of all ages could understand.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3294\" data-end=\"3360\">Those presentations became the beginning of something much larger.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3362\" data-end=\"3427\">The Urban Evergreen Bee Sanctuary was founded on a simple belief:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3510\"><strong data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3510\">When communities understand honey bees, they become inspired to protect them.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3734\">Today, that vision continues to grow through education, natural beekeeping, children&#8217;s books, music, art, pollinator habitat restoration, community partnerships, and programs that encourage people to reconnect with nature.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3870\">Every garden planted, every child inspired, every hive built, and every conversation about pollinators becomes part of a larger story.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3872\" data-end=\"3932\">Because lasting change doesn&#8217;t begin with hundreds of hives.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"3960\">It begins with one person.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3962\" data-end=\"3973\">One flower.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3975\" data-end=\"3984\">One hive.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3986\" data-end=\"4000\">One community.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4002\" data-end=\"4043\">One small step toward a healthier future.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4045\" data-end=\"4066\">Welcome to our story.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urbanevergreenbeesanctuary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20200821_074835-scaled.jpg\" title=\"20200821_074835\" width=\"1888\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.urbanevergreenbeesanctuary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20200821_074835-scaled.jpg 1888w, https:\/\/www.urbanevergreenbeesanctuary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20200821_074835-1280x1736.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.urbanevergreenbeesanctuary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20200821_074835-980x1329.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.urbanevergreenbeesanctuary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20200821_074835-480x651.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1888px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-269\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_4 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_5 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urbanevergreenbeesanctuary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_20151204_112105489_HDR-scaled.jpg\" title=\"IMG_20151204_112105489_HDR\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.urbanevergreenbeesanctuary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_20151204_112105489_HDR-scaled.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.urbanevergreenbeesanctuary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_20151204_112105489_HDR-1280x2276.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.urbanevergreenbeesanctuary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_20151204_112105489_HDR-980x1742.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.urbanevergreenbeesanctuary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_20151204_112105489_HDR-480x853.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1440px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-80\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_5 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_20 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 data-section-id=\"17evvvq\" data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"290\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\">\ud83d\udcd6 Continue the Journey<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"395\" class=\"\"><em data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"395\">&#8220;Every story has another chapter. Explore the programs, ideas, and people that continue our journey.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_6 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_pb_row_4col et_block_row et_block_row_4col\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_21 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 data-section-id=\"3t7zir\" data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"420\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\">\ud83d\udc1d CHAPTER TWO<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"9spucv\" data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"447\">Learning from the Bees<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"599\">Discover the fascinating world of honey bee biology, genetics, top-bar hives, Sun Hives, and the lessons bees teach us about resilience and community.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"387\">\u200b<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"\" data-icon=\"$\">Read Chapter Two \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_22 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 data-section-id=\"mgo6z5\" data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"650\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\">\ud83c\udf3c CHAPTER THREE<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"63apmu\" data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"680\">Ways We Connect with Bees<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"814\">Explore the traditions, music, art, storytelling, and observation that inspire deeper relationships with bees and the natural world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_1 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanevergreenbeesanctuary.org\/index.php\/talking-to-the-bees\/\" data-icon=\"$\">Read Chapter Three \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_23 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 data-section-id=\"b49egq\" data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"866\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\">\u2764\ufe0f CHAPTER FOUR<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1q3d9mo\" data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"889\" class=\"\">Growing Together<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"1022\">From the Sustainable Materials Exchange to community hive building, discover how people working together can create lasting change.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_2_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_2 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanevergreenbeesanctuary.org\/index.php\/sustainable-materials-exchange\/\" data-icon=\"$\">Read Chapter Four \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_24 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 data-section-id=\"qwxo8h\" data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1073\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\">\ud83c\udf0e CHAPTER FIVE<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1dapde6\" data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1094\">Join the Journey<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1228\">Become part of the Urban Evergreen Bee Sanctuary through volunteering, donating, memberships, or sharing your own talents and ideas.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_3_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_3 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"\" data-icon=\"$\">Read Chapter Five \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_6 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span 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class=\"wp-image-156\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_7 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_block_row et_animated\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_25 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 data-section-id=\"oa2kaj\" data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2092\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Every Great Story Needs Another Chapter&#8230;<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2205\" style=\"text-align: center;\">The Urban Evergreen Bee Sanctuary is growing through education, music, community, conservation, and creativity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_26 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>\u2764\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2277\">Help Write the Next Chapter<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_18 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_8 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_19 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_27 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>We Have the Power to Inspire the Next Generation!<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_6 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_20 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_28 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"472\" style=\"text-align: center;\">We believe that real change starts with our children. Through hands-on experiences, workshops, and storytelling, we empower kids to learn about bees, nature, and their vital role in our world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"704\" style=\"text-align: center;\">From building sun hives to planting pollinator gardens, young learners discover how small actions can create a big impact. By nurturing curiosity and respect for the environment, we\u2019re shaping the next generation of eco-leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_29 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Pre-order The Case of the Vanishing Buzz<\/em><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heatherlwood.com\/#author\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Meet Heather L. Wood\"><em>by Heather L. 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