by ldejong | Sep 19, 2020 | Class Ideas |
Tags: Class Ideas, All-Seasons, Outdoor, 3-5, Fall, Spring, Anytime Time : 30-40 mins Author: Lynda Boudreault (adapted from Whole Kids Foundation School Garden Lesson Plans and The Green Team program of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection,...
by ldejong | Aug 28, 2020 | Bee Buzz, Blog Posts |
Imagine a world without strawberries, watermelons, or chocolate. We rely on pollinators like butterflies, birds, and bees for the foods that we eat. Bees gather nectar to make honey and colorful pollen for later use. When bees and other pollinators gather nectar and...
by ldejong | Jul 1, 2020 | Bee Buzz, Blog Posts |
It’s been a dramatic couple of weeks, and there has been lots of activity in the hives. I believe both hives have requeened themselves. During each inspection, I check to see if we have a queen. I look for eggs, larvae, and capped brood, as well as honey. Do you...
by ldejong | May 25, 2020 | Bee Buzz, Blog Posts |
Great news! AISD has approved our site location for bees. This doesn’t actually mean anything right now, but it’s still exciting. We will transfer the bees to the new site once things settle down. A few things will need to happen to make the transfer...
by ldejong | May 25, 2020 | Bee Buzz, Blog Posts |
This little lady landed on Joaquin, and he immediately recognized that it was Beemione. Our friend is a worker bees. Worker bees are hardworking ladies, and they serve many roles over the course of their short life spans. When she is young (3 to 12 days), as a nurse...
