Monday, April 8, 2013

Program in Derby to highlight honeybees

DERBY - Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and Naugatuck Valley Audubon will host Honeybees at 7 p.m. April 16 at the Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave.




Ralph Harrison, a local beekeeper, and past president of the Western Connecticut Beekeepers Association will cover the workings of a honeybee colony and the life cycle of the bees.  
Harrison will discuss the fascinating lives of honeybees and participants will learn about honey and wax production as well as pollination and the anatomy of the honeybee. 



Harrison will discuss what plants homeowners can grow to provide nourishment to honeybees.  At the end of the program there will be a honey tasting, sampling two different kinds of honey, wildflower and buckwheat.
If the weather cooperates an observation hive will be available viewing.



A donation of $4 for adults, $2 for students or children is requested.

Light refreshments will be served. For information, directions, or to register, call Kellogg Environmental Center, 203-734-2513, or contact Dennis Kocyla, 203-734-9325 or dennisk32@yahoo.com  


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