Honey Bee Swarms
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Great time yesterday in Jim Thorpe with an enthusiastic group of students and staff. Met many old friends. Contact me when your group is interested in learning about honey bees!
Another exciting presentation this morning with amazing and insightful questions from all levels of the students. Many thanks to STEM teacher Heidi Scarano and Administrator Jessica Devlin for inviting me to speak!
Was able to capture and hive two swarms earlier this week from Southside Bethlehem and just finished a Bee Talk to the “Heart Mind Soul Nature Preschool” group in Effort, PA. Kids and parents were great! Arrange for your group to schedule a Bee Talk by contacting me. Talks are individually tailored to age and interest Read more
Just had the privilege of presenting a bee talk session to the East Penn Association of School Retirees! Great, engaged group with lots of interest and questions about the honey bees. Contact me to speak to your civic, social or school group. Always happy to speak and educate about the bees and other pollinators.
IMG_3261IMG_3261BFD89FF4-CB5F-4194-8A8C-8BC5591D3132 Sometimes, established colonies are better left alone. Creative cutouts sometimes work, but often don’t. Landowner is left with difficult decisions.
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Honey Bee swarm is trying to set up shop. 7B34E0BB-B675-4818-9142-45A9D6E1DB06a And now you know the end of the story…(Audio and video of fellow beekeeper Ed Caley-thanks for sharing, Ed!) https://www.facebook.com/edward.caley.9/videos/1413547832391433/
Great time with the kids and staff at Jewish day School today in Allentown. Contact me to present for your social, civic, or education group!
Beekeepers are a very creative group, generally. The challenge of getting swarms or colonies out of tree trunks often creates innovative use of materials!
Swarm call from the Palmer Heights section of Palmer Township resulted in the collection of this nice-sized swarm. You can see one of the girls photo-bombed the picture and wanted to be up close and personal! Call/text/email if you see a swarm!
