Sister Bee was just one of sixty-plus events offered at HAS this year. I wish I could have attended all of them! Alas… time and space limited me to the few. Thought you’d enjoy hearing about these standout honeybee projects.
LOST MOUNTAIN HONEY PROJECT
Tammy Horn who authored “Bees in America” has begun an ambitious new project. The Lost Mountain Honey Project is opening new space for forests and honeybees by linking beekeepers with coal companies and private donors. They’re turning defunct mining sites into productive apiary forests and training grounds for new beekeepers. Beautiful, eh?
BEEKEEPING SAFARI
Second generation beekeeper and Ntaba Tours owner & guide Robin Mountain is offering a Beekeeping Safari to South Africa this December. Robin is one one of the first people I met a HAS. He’s a great storyteller. The itinerary looks fantastical. (I love the idea of a tour that makes time for picnics, penguin colonies, leopard gazing and honeybees.)
A STUDY ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND HONEYBEES
Curious about climate change and honeybees? NASA scientist and beekeeper Dr. Wayne Esaias is gathering information about “how climate change is affecting flowering plants and their pollinators” by observing honey flows. He’s actively seeking volunteers. A big ol’ scale and honeybees required. Get involved at HoneyBeeNet.
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