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Apiary Field Trip

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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.

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Learning about how they build the boxes for the bees.

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Showing the parts of the hives.

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Talking about the hive and displaying empty hive.

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Munchkin getting a close-up look at the empty hive.

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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.

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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.

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Munchkin with the display hive with lots of active bees.

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At the end of the presentation, they kids were taken on a ride to go see the hives.

2 Comments

  1. Our Home Schooler and Jen
    Our Home Schooler and Jen

    what a cool trip
    and thanks for the info yesterday
    Jen

    October 7, 2008
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  2. Love Bears All Things
    Love Bears All Things

    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

    October 8, 2008
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