Today, we headed out on a field trip with our homeschooling group to a local apiary. We had a lot of fun as the kids (and adults) learned more about bees, honey, and beeswax. I came home with 4 pints of fresh honey, some beeswax candles, and a honey cookbook. I couldn’t pass up the great deal on yummy local honey and candles.
Learning about how they build the boxes for the bees.
Showing the parts of the hives.
Talking about the hive and displaying empty hive.
Munchkin getting a close-up look at the empty hive.
Talking about the gear used in bee keeping. This gentleman doesn’t care to use gloves as he feels it’s easier to work without them.
Showing the kids that bees aren’t out to hurt them. He explained that bees rarely ever win the war. They may sting us, but it is a high price for them to pay.
Munchkin with the display hive with lots of active bees.
At the end of the presentation, they kids were taken on a ride to go see the hives.
what a cool trip
and thanks for the info yesterday
Jen
I know this was very educational. My late FIL kept bees. When I first entered the family, it took me a while to be comfortable walking by the hives to the pasture. I love honey.
Mama Bear