HIVE
WARMING
18 April 2009
Want to see the new
packages of bees installed
in the hives? We'll be having a
"hive warming" this Saturday and
you are welcome to join us! Give us a
ring, and we'll give you the details...
Beekeeping is an expensive venture!
Supplies alone to start a hive can run from $300-$600. Bees do not overwinter well in our area, which means purchasing new "packages" each year. A package runs about $115. Why bother? Because bees cannot survive in the wild. Without the hive management provided by a beekeeper, they cannot combat the diseases and parasites that plague them. Without bees, and the pollination they provide - the foods we eat, and the foods that are eaten by the things we eat could no longer grow. Food production would collapse. It is imperative that the public be aware of the risks to our bee population and support measures to protect them. Support your local beekeepers. Yes, their honey may be more expensive than industrially produced honey, but their bees are integral to your local ecology, as well as economy! The Drone’s Prayer
Forgive us, Lord, For doing nothing all day. It’s just that the worker bees Are so busy, We’d only be in the way. But we thank you for the honey, The busy, buzzing hum of the hive, And the mounds and pounds of pollen That keep us all alive. We’re glad you made us A part Of your sweet honey of a plan. And God… Save our queen Links for Learning 60 Minutes Episode...What's Wrong With the Bees? Watch the video segment... National Geographic Article...Bee Decline Beyond these, we encourage you to do a "Google" search on Honeybees. There are a myriad of articles and resources about the topic. And remember to thank a beekeeper for every bee on every flower you see! |  Arek became a certified Beekeeper's Apprentice at the age of 8.
He enjoys many hours working in his hives and observing his bees. His hobby is financed by the sale of his bee stationery and wax. From time to time, he even has honey available. Would you consider contributing to his enterprise? Supporting a young beekeeper is an investment in the future of the planet!  We get stung, so you don't have to! |
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