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Bee
Talks about Bee
Did you
know? To make 1 pound of honey, the bees have to fly, collectively, the distance
of 2 times around the earth? Wow!
A chemist by profession, Birgit became fascinated with beekeeping more than a
decade ago when a friend gave her a jar of honey produced by bees from her own
hives. Ever the scientist, Birgit studied every aspect of the honeybee and began
producing her own honey for family and friends …
Birgit de Weerd is committed to expanding the understanding of, the respect
for and the importance of honeybees in our environment. Birgit will share her
substantial knowledge while demonstrating to Centerville’s third graders the
social interactions of honeybees, pollen and nectar collection activities, honey
productions and the evolution of beekeeping from medieval times to the 21st
century bringing posters, beekeeping equipment, a beehive & insect samples.
Special emphasis is put on the difference between wasps and bees and how to
behave in their presence. A taste of honey and ideas for follow-up activities
provided. Birgit's enthusiasm is contagious! She has developed a well-earned
reputation as a delightful speaker in the Boston area.
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