- Author: Christine Casey
This year will be a World Bee Day like no other. Created by the United Nations to raise awareness about pollinators, this event is celebrated on the birthday of Anton Janša, a pioneer of modern beekeeping.
The focus this year is on healthy beekeeping as a way to recognize the impact of coronavirus on beekeepers, and by extension, our food supply.
Want to join in the celebration? Here are some ideas:
- The World Bee Day web page has links to activities and events, including online events
- Closer to home, support a local beekeeper by purchasing their honey and other hive products
- Start watching bees in your own garden to learn more about them and appreciate their activity. Check out our YouTube video for an introduction to bee watching.
- Add bee-supporting plants to your garden. These low-water plants do well in central California.
- Author: Christine Casey
It's almost here! Please join us in celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Honey Bee Haven this Saturday, May 2, from 10 am to 2 pm. There will be beekeeping demonstrations, information about native bee conservation and identification, and lots to learn about bee gardening. And if that weren't enough, we'll be giving out free wildflower seeds and ice cream from Häagen-Dazs. Yes, free ice cream!
We'll also have bee houses for sale, a raffle, and free one-year subscriptions (or renewals) to Better Homes and Gardens for anyone who donates $10 or more to the garden.
Here is the complete schedule, along with photos of some of the bees you might see at the Haven:
Native bee information: experts will be available from 10 to 2
Beekeeping demonstrations: 10:45; repeat @ 11:15; 11:45; 12:15; and 12:45pm
Donor and volunteer recognition: 10:30 to 11:30
Bee gardening talk: 1:00pm; repeat @ 1:30 pm
Click here for the campus map location of the Haven.
