Build a Bee Hotel: A Pollinator Garden Experience

Build a Pollinator House: A Hands-On Garden ExperienceSmall Bees. Big Impact.Discover the fascinating world of native pollinators while creating a beautiful habitat to enjoy in your own garden.In this interactive online workshop, participants will explore the important role that mason bees and other pollinators play in our gardens, food system, and natural environment. While honey bees often receive the most attention, many of our most interesting—and important—pollinators are native bees that live very different lives from the bees we typically associate with a hive.Participants will learn about mason bees and other solitary native bees, how they pollinate plants, where they live, how they create their nests, and simple ways we can make our home landscapes more welcoming to pollinators.Then we'll put that knowledge into action!The Hands-On ExperienceBefore the event, each participant will receive a DIY Pollinator House Kit containing the materials needed to create their own unique pollinator habitat.During the live online class, your horticulture instructor will guide everyone through the project step-by-step. Together, participants will arrange and assemble the natural nesting materials to transform their kit into a finished pollinator house.The project incorporates a variety of natural materials and nesting spaces, creating a rustic garden piece that participants can hang outdoors after the workshop.No gardening or crafting experience is necessary. The class is designed to be approachable, creative, educational, and fun for everyone—from experienced gardeners to participants who simply want to learn something new.Along the Way, We'll ExploreParticipants will learn about the surprisingly diverse world of pollinators; some topics may include:

• What makes mason bees different from honey bees
• The fascinating life cycle of solitary bees
• How mason bees and other cavity-nesting bees use small tunnels to create nests
• Why native bees are such effective pollinators
• The relationship between pollinators, flowers, gardens, and our food supply
• Native plants and other flowers that help provide pollen and nectar
• Where and how to place a pollinator house
• Other types of pollinators and "good bugs" in the garden
• Simple garden practices that can help support native pollinators

Upcoming dates for Build a Bee Hotel: A Pollinator Garden Experience

Times are New York time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 6:32pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

14 upcoming dates between 13 Dec 2026 and 12 Dec 2027.

• Sun, Dec 13 2026, 10am-11am
• Sun, Jan 10 2027, 10am-11am
• Sun, Feb 7 2027, 10am-11am
• Sun, Mar 7 2027, 10am-11am
• Sun, Apr 4 2027, 10am-11am
• Sun, May 2 2027, 10am-11am
• Sun, May 30 2027, 10am-11am
• Sun, Jun 27 2027, 10am-11am
• Sun, Jul 25 2027, 10am-11am
• Sun, Aug 22 2027, 10am-11am
• Sun, Sep 19 2027, 10am-11am
• Sun, Oct 17 2027, 10am-11am
• Sun, Nov 14 2027, 10am-11am
• Sun, Dec 12 2027, 10am-11am

Each participant will receive a complete DIY Pollinator House Kit shipped directly to them before the event. The kits may include:

• Natural pollinator house container
• Pre-drilled wooden nesting blocks
• Hollow nesting tubes
• Natural wood pieces for filling and arranging the habitat
• Pinecones and other natural decorative materials
• Natural wood shavings
• Hanging twine
• All materials needed to assemble their pollinator house during the live workshop

*Natural materials may vary slightly from kit to kit, making every finished pollinator house unique. Read more details