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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