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Half billion dollars and growing, funded research at Kentucky’s universities is making headway and headlines in a very competitive sector. Academic research efforts vary from niche efforts concentrating on a few projects to hundred-million-dollar enterprises encompassing virtually every department at the larger universities. There is science, yes, but much research work today deals with business, the humanities and more. Projects around the state are as varied as the backgrounds of the people who oversee them. Research funding’s impact extends beyond campuses. In addition to potential effects a new medical treatment or new fuel might have, research brings in new businesses and jobs, and enhances the relationship between a university and its local community. Barometers of success vary widely. The most common scale on a national level is the amount of money a school receives in funding. This has been a record year for the University of Kentucky, with research grants and contracts totaling nearly $3 million. Those funds come from a variety of sources, including more than half from federal agencies and the rest from state agencies and industry partners. UK’s expenditures for its research enterprise is $360 million. Each year the National Science Foundation (NSF) publishes a survey that ranks the top universities according to how much they spend on research in the sciences and engineering. The most recent rankings for 2009 rank UK 30th among U.S. public universities and 49th among all universities. A big portion of UK’s federal funding this year, $111.5 million, is through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. One high priority is the new Center for Applied Energy Research building off Iron Works Pike – which will open next spring – for which UK received $11.8 million in stimulus funds. With a national focus on “green” energy, a key project there is the new Kentucky-Argonne Battery Manufacturing Research and Development Center, a partnership among UK, the University of Louisville and Argonne National Laboratory in Chicago. “Biomedical research is our largest single area of activity, but we have many areas of research,” said Dr. James W. Tracy, UK vice president for research. “We certainly are known for our energy research. It used to be mainly fossil fuels but now includes biofuels and batteries. And we’re known for our research in cancer, agriculture, computer science and equine. “We have research projects that combine areas you wouldn’t expect,” he said. “For example, computer engineering and fine arts combined to create a computer-generated set for a production of ‘Porgy and Bess.’ That’s a very good example of interdisciplinary collaboration between unlikely partners.” Direct benefits for Kentuckians Pierce cited the HBEER (houseboat to energy-efficient residences) project as another example of combining talents of multiple departments and other agencies. Partners include UK’s College of Design; CAER; houseboat company Stardust Cruisers in Monticello, Ky.; the public sector Kentucky Housing Corp. and Kentucky Highlands Investment Corp., a venture capital operation. HBEER research has produced two prototype low-cost, energy-efficient modular homes and now offers the prospect of employment to some 1,000 Somerset-area residents laid off when the houseboat manufacturing industry stalled during the economic downturn. “What I find truly remarkable about UK and the funding our world-class faculty researchers earn are the creative ways in which we use it to improve our commonwealth and push the boundaries of conventional thought,” said University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto. “Each day we find new ways to translate our work in laboratories across our campus into effective solutions and devices that better our communities.” UofL has seen its funding and its national recognition grow in recent years. UofL’s 263.1 percent increase from 1999 to 2009 in federal funds for research and development in science and engineering ranks fourth nationally, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education. UofL research made national headlines recently with three papers published on landmark discoveries. One regarded a clinical trial in which tissues implanted into a damaged heart regrew and reversed the damage. Another reported on research into electrical stimulation of a paralyzed patient who is now regaining the ability to walk. While many of the commonwealth’s research grants come from such agencies as the National Institutes of Health, state funding is crucial as well. “We work with the Council on Postsecondary Education and state government on both the legislative and executive side,” said Dr. William M. Pierce Jr., executive vice president for research and innovation. “The Research Challenge Trust Fund, known as Bucks for Brains, is hugely important to this state. And it’s a model nationwide. It matches state money with philanthropic funding, which amplifies the effect of the state money.” Part of economic development strategy “Research and development institutions are key components in Kentucky’s effort to grow our technology-based economy, because R&D drives technological progress and technology commercialization, both of which support the creation of high-tech companies and higher-paying jobs,” said Gene Fuqua, executive director of the Office of Commercialization and Innovation within the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. “Our top two research universities, UK and UofL, together in fiscal 2010 attracted more than $467 million in external funding for R&D, which by any measure is a significant contribution to Kentucky’s economy.” Gov. Steve Beshear has been a strong supporter of Cabinet for Economic Development programs, such as the SBIR-STTR (Small Business Innovation Research – Small Business Technology Transfer)?Matching Funds program, which help attract and retain high-tech ventures, Fuqua said. Kentucky is the only state that fully matches federal SBIR-STTR grants to emerging tech-sector small business. Fuqua offered nGimat Co. and Louisville Biosciences Inc. as examples of companies that moved to Kentucky due, in significant part, to cooperation between state government and the commonwealth’s research universities. nGimat moved part of its operations from Atlanta to Lexington to be near the Kentucky-Argonne battery research facility. Louisville Biosciences’ parent company in Oregon established it to develop technology licensed from the James Graham Brown Cancer Center at UofL. Some of Kentucky’s smaller universities are finding their research programs being embraced and supported by companies and individuals in their communities in addition to funding from Frankfort and Washington, D.C. Murray State University is one of them. “We’ve really seen resurgence in community-based grants and some larger family foundations from this area,” said Dr. Jay Morgan, assistant provost of graduate education and research. “We’ve just completed our first commercialization project on a satellite emergency communication device that the university has licensed the right to sell to an off-campus group. While this kind of project is in its infancy, it will create some new jobs and help the economics of the region. We do have a lot of grant money dedicated to our telecommunications industry program. We partner with AT&T, Verizon and other cable companies to try to enhance telecommunications in the far western part of the state, which is quite rural.” Ambitious projects at WKU Western Kentucky University boasts a variety of research projects that are unique and that help boost the economy and support of its community. One of those is a large-chamber scanning electron microscope. “It’s the largest of this type in this country that is not in the hands of the military,” said Dr. Gordon C. Baylis, WKU vice president for research. “We’re working with GM to study challenges in engineering that can’t be solved by any other method.” GM’s Chevrolet division builds the Corvette in Bowling Green, and the fact that an entire engine block could fit into and be scanned by WKU’s electron microscope has generated discussion. “It’s not just that it’s cutting edge, it’s that it really helps the industries around us,” Baylis said. “We’ve been very, very successful working with the state and local businesses in creating jobs.” Western also provides weather information through its Mesonet, a meteorological network, which is used not only by forecasters around the state but a number of utility companies and state government departments. “It’s fine-detail wea-ther-mapping and in-cludes 60 very advanced weather stations across the state,” Baylis said. “The state Transportation (Cabinet) can tell where snow is starting to stick to the road by using it. The Agriculture Department can monitor where a drought is the most severe.” Kentucky and Oklahoma are the only states with such networks, he said. Dr. Gerald J. Pogatshnik, associate vice president for research at Eastern Kentucky University, says he considers things other than financial impact in measuring research success. “We’ve had two faculty members receive a grant from the National Institutes of Health, which is extremely competitive. We also received a summer fellowship from the National Endowment for Humanities, which funded only 89 projects out of 1,023 submitted. “Funding research is a means to an end,” Pogatshnik said. “One of the reasons for this office (created six years ago) was to facilitate external funding by faculty. Most smaller schools find it difficult to make research a priority. The driving force (for them) is recruitment and retention of students, which causes a conflict with time to pursue grant proposals and be successful. At a larger institution the faculty member might be teaching two classes a semester, at a smaller one, probably three of four. It’s a challenge, but we’ve made great strides.” At Northern Kentucky University, Bill Thompson, director of research, contracts and grants, said the school’s external funding was a blend of research and programs. “We’ve had double-digit increases in outside funding the past few years. We’re targeting new agencies and trying to encourage faculty who don’t normally get involved in the process to get involved.” Kentucky State University had more than $5 million in R&D expenditures in 2009. Its 205-acre Research and Demonstration Farm in southern Franklin County houses numerous research projects, including aquaculture, apiculture (beekeeping), horticulture and entomology. The format has been adopted in other states and has become a major networking and information-sharing program within the commonwealth. In the private sector, Sullivan University’s recently launched College of Pharmacy in Louisville became fully accredited this summer, and already has secured some $200,000 in research funding. Sullivan’s Center for Nanotechnology Education, Research and Applications has hosted four international nanotechnology symposiums. Morehead State University is one of only five U.S. schools that offers a baccalaureate degree in space science, which is one of the school’s priorities in research. Morehead receives grants from NASA because of the university’s space science center and research into areas such as small satellites and astrophysics, said Shannon L. Harr, director of research, integrity and compliance for Morehead’s Office of Research & Sponsored Programs. “The National Institutes of Health is also one of our larger granting federal agencies,” Harr said. Morehead recently opened a new molecular lab, and along with six other colleges and universities is a part of the Kentucky Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network, which is funded through the IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence grant. Program heads have walked the walk The heads of Kentucky’s university research programs come from very different backgrounds, but having a personal history and passion for research is a common theme. UK’s Dr. Tracy has a Ph.D. in biochemistry from the College of Agriculture at Purdue University. He was one of the founding faculty when University of Wisconsin-Madison opened its School Of Veterinary Medicine, teaching and researching chemotherapy for human and animal parasitic diseases. He later led UW-Madison Select Agents Program, which handles biological agents and toxins with potential to be used in bioterrorism. “I think one of the most important attributes for me and my peers is that most all of us have been in the lab,” Tracy said. “Being a former researcher gives us credibility with the faculty. My real function is not to run their departments but to make sure the people doing research have all the tools they need to be successful.” UofL’s Dr. Pierce is a professor of pharmacology and toxicology with a joint appointment in chemistry. He earned his bachelor’s in chemistry and doctorate in pharmacology at UofL prior to postdoctoral work at Stanford. He conducts osteoporosis research and heads Pradama Inc., a start-up working to develop treatments for bone disease. Western’s Dr. Baylis, a native of Great Britain, attended the University of Bristol, earning a bachelor’s in biochemistry and a DVM. He has a master’s in psychology from Sussex University, and earned his Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Oxford. His research interests are in the area of cognitive neuroscience. Dr. Morgan graduated from Murray, got his Ph.D. in agriculture at Oklahoma State and went back to his alma mater to start his teaching career. “This is a lifelong dream,” Morgan said “I love research, and I enjoy promoting research with faculty and staff. But first and foremost, what I really enjoy is the innovation and creativity that research brings out.”

The provincial program supports small scale regional/community-based projects to research, explore, field-test and share information about best management practices associated with bee health in British Columbia. For the 2021-22 fiscal year there is a total of $100,000 in funding available. The program will enhance bee health related activities and enhance information sharing amongst beekeepers. The Program is providing up to $5,000 of grant funding per project and it is expected that participants will contribute a minimum of 20 percent towards the total cost of the project, in-kind contributions are eligible. UPDATE: Applications for the 2021/22 program cycle are no longer being accepted. The Bee BC Program will enhance bee health throughout the province of British Columbia. Bee health is important, not only for the production of honey, but also for the contribution that bees make to the pollination of many crop species and to the wider environment. The four-year $400,000 provincial program will support small scale regional/community-based projects to research, explore, field-test and share information about best management practices associated with bee health in British Columbia. The program will enhance bee health related activities and enhance information sharing amongst beekeepers. The program provides up to $5,000 of grant funding per project. For this intake, program funding is available to successful applicants from April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022. Project activities outside this time frame will not be considered. It is expected that participants will contribute a minimum of 20 percent towards the total cost of the project, in-kind contributions are eligible. Note: Beekeeping (having an apiary, owning, transporting bees or beehives) is a regulated activity under the Animal Health Act and there are registration requirements. See here for the Bee Regulations in the Animal Health Act. The program assists regional or community-based beekeeping associations, beekeepers with permitted hives and or First Nations to undertake small-scale or community-based projects that contribute to the overall health of bees in the province. To be considered eligible for this Program, applicants must be: - Regional / community beekeeping associations or groups - Beekeepers with permitted hives - Groups of beekeepers with permitted hives - First Nations / Indigenous Peoples Organizations Eligible activities include the research, exploration, field-testing, implementation and sharing of best practices and techniques to promote healthy bee colonies and the implementation of best management practices related to bee disease monitoring, response and treatment. Note: both conventional and new/innovative bee health best management practices are eligible. Examples of eligible activities include: - The purchasing of a new piece of equipment and implementing it into your bee health strategy - Implementing a best management practice such as beehive equipment irradiation - Introducing pollen substitutes and/or supplements into your bee health strategy - Seeding and planting new bee forage that offers nectar and pollen. Ineligible activities include projects that are not directly focused on bee health, or the regular or on-going maintenance of bee colonies. Examples of ineligible activities include: - Regular activities related to commercial honey production - Business development activities; defined as activities that are directed towards generating income during the life of the project / or after the project completion. - Marketing, promotional or market development activities - the purchase of standard equipment to maintain a bee colony Eligible costs are those that are incurred for researching, exploring and/or field testing a conventional or new management strategy for bee health. Examples of eligible costs include: - Costs for new equipment, technology that enhance bee health - Transportation costs of beehive equipment for irradiation - Costs for pollen substitutes and/or supplements - Costs for seeding and planting of new bee forage Communication materials, including social media, require the appropriate funding acknowledgements and approvals prior to the production of the communication material. The following activities and costs are not eligible for reimbursement. For clarification on items not listed below, please contact program staff. - Any cost not specifically required for the execution of a project - Normal costs of establishing or maintaining a bee colony or commercial honey operation, including costs associated with the purchasing of bees and costs associated with maintaining compliance with requirements of law that pertain to current business operations - Queen bee rearing as an income generating enterprise - Beekeeper and/or staff wages, salaries, benefits, stipends, etc. - Purchase of land, building and facilities - Lease of land, buildings and facilities - Financing charges, loan interest payments, bank fees, and charges - Any cost, including a tax that is eligible for a rebate, credit or refund (including a refundable portion of the Government Sales Tax) - Gifts and incentives - Permits and approvals - Legal fees - Costs incurred before the approval of the project or after the project completion date - Costs related to activities that directly influence or lobby any level of government Applicants must schedule project activities within the program funding cycle: April 2021 to March 2022. Applications are evaluated using a competitive process and all applicants will receive a funding decision by the end of March 2021. Application Timeline and Deadlines There is one annual application window; the deadline to apply is February 12th, 2021 at 16:30. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. All applications received by the deadline will be collectively reviewed and evaluated based on merit. The deadlines for applications for the 2020 – 21 fiscal year are as follows: - Application Window: January 11th, 2021 – February 12th, 2021 - Application Deadline: February 12th, 2021 @ 16:30 PST - Project Start Date: April 1st, 2021 Application Process and Forms Applications will be evaluated using a competitive process. Please review the material in this guide, especially the evaluation criteria. During the application window, IAF staff are available to answer any questions regarding eligible activities and costs. Please send any inquiries to beebc(at)iafbc.ca Applicants are encouraged to include only activities that they are confident will be completed on time and within budget limits. After the application window has closed, the IAF team will meet to review applications and make funding decisions. Rest assured your application will be considered by knowledgeable industry peers. Note: Only top scoring applications will receive funding and project funding is capped at $5,000 per project. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed and adjudicated in March and successful applicants will be notified by the end of March 2021. Application Evaluation Process - Projects that clearly demonstrate alignment with the Bee BC Program objective - Projects with applicant cash contributions - Projects which include partnerships with local, regional or First Nations governments - Projects which engage youth All submitted applications will be assessed on the following criteria: - Eligibility and alignment to program purpose and objectives (40%) - Strength of the project framework (40%) - Resources to execute the project effectively (20%) Notifications & Obligations Funding Notifications & Contracts If the project is approved, IAF will inform the applicant of the details of the decision and any associated terms and conditions. The applicant then enters into an agreement with IAF which outlines the obligations of each party. Funding is application and project-specific and must be used for the approved project and related expenses. Funds are non-transferable. Project activities requiring financial resources cannot commence until the contribution agreement has been signed by both the applicant and IAF. Communication materials being funded by the program need to be pre-approved by the IAF communications team. Items not pre-approved by IAF Communications will not be funded. Projects funded in the 2021 intake may begin on or after April 1, 2021 and must be completed by March 31, 2022. No extension to project terms beyond one year will be considered. If the project is not approved, the applicant will receive a written response from IAF. Program Execution Changes Once the contract with IAF is in force, requests for changes to program activities must be made in writing to IAF. IAF must approve the changes for expenses to be deemed eligible. The funding recipient may have opportunities or situations arise which make it difficult to proceed with a pre-approved project/activity. Should this happen, immediately contact your IAF program manager. Program participants are required to submit a final report to IAF. A template for final reporting will be provided by IAF. Project Application Development & Project Application Deadline for projects starting in April February / March Project Scoring, Assessment, Adjudication and Contracting Project implementation - April through to February The application window was open from January 11, 2021 to February 12, 2021 at 4:30pm. Applications are no longer being accepted for 2021/22 funding. For a PDF version of the program details please download the Program Guide. Note: All details are presented on this webpage

Kangaroo Island Trip Pictures from our February 2003 Kangaroo Island Trip This was just a long weekend trip, but to a place we had wanted to go for quite some time. Kangaroo Island is only a few kilometers off the South Australia coast, a couple hours south of Adelaide - but we had been saving it for that very reason. It makes a very easy weekend trip to someplace quite different which doesn't require much planning. The hard part was making accommodation reservations sufficiently far in advance, since we didn't really want to camp out this time around. However, our neighbors across the street had found a new house at Island Beach on KI which sounded great. They went there in January and had a wonderful time, so we decided to try it out for a long weekend. Kangaroo Island was apparently inhabited by Aboriginal people long ago, but at the time of European "discovery" of the island in the early 1800s, there were no native inhabitants. KI was named by Matthew Flinders (as was so much of Australia) while exploring in his ship Investigator. He chose the name because of all the kangaroos they found and killed for food while exploring the island in 1802. Two days after leaving KI, Flinders "encountered" French explorer Nicolas Baudin, captaining the ship Le Geographe, who was also exploring Australia. This occurred at Encounter Bay near present-day Victor Harbour (see our visit to Encounter Bay in the regular journal pages). Baudin later returned to KI and circumnavigated it and was the first to chart both north and south coasts, which gave him the opportunity to bestow a few place names such as Cape de Couedic in the far west of the island. In fact, one can trace the extent of Flinders' and Baudin's voyages by the place names - on the northeast coast the names tend to be English, while the other coasts tend to feature French names. However, there is one American name on KI. In 1804, some American sealers met Baudin in the vicinity; he recommended KI as a place to hunt seals. They sailed their ship Union to what is now known as American River and settled there temporarily while they built a second ship, the Independence. A few years later, the South Australian Company established a permanent colony at Kingscote, and the island has been continuously occupied since then. The only access to KI is via ferry or airplane. We chose ferry, since we like to drive our own vehicle whenever possible. In order to maximize our time on the island, we booked onto the 9am ferry which meant leaving home at about 6:15 am. We were up and on our way in good order, and the girls enjoyed seeing the sunrise, as well as a lot of kangaroos and Galahs, and taking pictures as the sun came up. We were the second car in line at the ferry dock, and explored the area around Cape Jervis a bit while waiting to load onto the ferry. We noticed a sea lion playing in the water below the ferry, so took that as a good sign. Clara got a good picture of Tim sitting on the rock commemorating one of the Aboriginal Dreaming tracks in the area. The plaque on the rock Tim is leaning against reads: The Tjilbruke Dreaming TrackAlong these lines (pun intended), Tim has been reading an interesting book on Aboriginal life, The Songlines by Bruce Chatwin which relates to dreaming tracks such as this one. This place marks the turning point of the Kaurna ancestral being Tjilbruke. Proceeding north along the foreshore, he came to a cave called Janarwing, where he placed his dead nephew Kulutuwi on a ledge. Traveling deep into the cave he emerged at the top of the range at Mount Hayfield and later became a glossy ibis. Tjilbruke's spirit lives on and can be seen wherever there are swamps. His body became a rocky hill formation containing pyrites used for fire making at Brukunga. One of the main people whom Bruce meets in the book is Arkady, son of Russian immigrants who made a life in Adelaide. Arkady has been sufficiently accepted by the Aboriginal people to allow him to take on the job of negotiating with the Aborigines a right-of-way for the Alice-to-Darwin rail link (the book was published in 1987 - and the right-of-way of the railway was starting to be marked then, but true construction only started a couple years ago.) One of the most interesting aspects of the book is the explanation of Songlines, and how they tie the people to the land - and not just in the sense of a few important or sacred sites - but of the paths between the sites as well. The explanations and examples Chatwin provides actually seem a more accessible explanation than those presented at, e.g., places such as Uluru; perhaps this is simply that Chatwin is explaining in sufficient detail, and with sufficient framework for westerners to understand, whereas the educational displays at various tourist sites are very piecemeal; a key part of the trouble that westerners have is that part of the Aboriginal culture is the need for secrecy, and making sure that only the "initiated" learn the songs that are central to their lives. It is not just that the Aboriginals do not want to explain their culture and religion in any meaningful way, it is that their culture prohibits it. So, what is presented is, at best, some excerpts of the sort they deem appropriate for strangers - and stranger, in this sense, may mean even other Aboriginals from different lines. Unfortunately, this frequently comes across as a standard magician (or Wizard of Oz) approach, providing a diversion (here, listen to this story, or watch this show), without actually explaining at a sufficiently low level to achieve understanding in their audience - perhaps hoping the westerners will just go away and stop bothering them, and disturbing the land. Below we've paraphrased some extracts from Chatwin's book that help explain the ties of the Aborigines to the land, and some of the reasons it is difficult to map a western view of the land onto an Aboriginal view, or visa versa. Aboriginal Creation myths tell of the legendary totemic beings who had wandered over the continent in the Dreamtime, singing out the name of everything that crossed their path - birds, animals, plants, rocks, waterholes - and so singing the world into existence. Each totemic ancestor, while traveling through the country, was thought to have scattered a trail of words and musical notes along the line of his footprints, and how these Dreaming-tracks lay over the lands as "ways" of communication between the most far-flung tribes. A song was both map and direction finder. Providing you knew the song, you could always find your way across country. A man on "Walkabout" would always be traveling down one of the Songlines. As long as a traveler stuck to his track, he'd always find others who shared his dreaming, and from whom he could expect hospitality. Straying from one's track could get one killed. Most of Australia could thus be seen as a musical score, with hardly a rock or creek in the country that had not been sung. One should perhaps visualize the Songlines as a spaghetti of Iliads and Odysseys, writhing this way and that, in which every "episode" (or sacred site) was readable in terms of geology. The distance between two sites is therefore equivalent to a stretch of song. This latter crucial insight is what causes a lot of the troubles between westerners and Aboriginals (such as during the surveying for the railway). It is far easier to convince a westerner that some massif such as Uluru is of great cultural significance, than to convince them that some featureless stretch of gravel is the equivalent of Beethoven's Opus 111. By singing the world into existence, the Ancestors had been poets in the original sense of poesis, meaning 'creation'. No Aboriginal could conceive that the created world was in any way imperfect. His religious life had a single aim: to keep the land the way it was and should be. The man who went "Walkabout" was making a ritual journey. He trod in the footprints of his Ancestor. He sang the Ancestor's stanzas without changing a word or note - and so recreated the Creation. Westerners made the common mistake of assuming that, because Aboriginals were wanderers, they could have no system of land tenure. This was nonsense. Aboriginals, it was true, could not imagine territory as a block of land hemmed in by frontiers, but rather as an interlocking network of "lines" or "ways through." All Aboriginal words for "country" are the same as the words for "line." For this there was a simple explanation. Most of Outback Australia was arid scrub or desert where rainfall was always patchy, and where one year of plenty might be followed by seven years of lean. To move in such landscape was survival; to stay in the same place suicide. The definition of a man's "own country" was "the place in which I do not have to ask." Yet to feel at home in a country depended on being able to leave it. Everyone hoped to have at least four "ways out", along which he could travel in a crisis. Every tribe - like it or not - had to cultivate relations with its neighbor. These relations, and associated trading (in the sense of meeting, sharing resources, intermarriage, etc.) were carried out along the Songlines. Songs, not things, were the principal medium of exchange. Before the westerners came, no one in Australia was landless, since everyone inherited, as his or her private property, a stretch of the Ancestor's song and the stretch of country over which the song passed. A man's verses were his titled deeds to territory. He could lend them to others. He could borrow other verses in return. The one thing he couldn't do was sell or get rid of them. If the elders of one clan decided it was time to sing their song cycle from beginning to end, messages would be sent out, up and down the track, summoning song owners to assemble at the Big Place. Then each owner would sing his stretch of the Ancestor's footprints, always in the correct sequence. To get a verse out of order was the worst crime possible, punishable by death, as it represented an "uncreation" of the Creation. Each song manages to overcome language barriers, regardless of tribe or frontier. A Dreaming-track might start in the northwest, near Broome, thread its way through twenty languages or more, and go on to hit the sea near Adelaide. But it remains the same song - the song is recognizable by the tune, as opposed to the words. A young man on Walkabout could sing his way across Australia providing he could hum the right tune. In practice, Elders would advise such a young man to travel no more than two or three "stops" down the line. A "stop" is the point where the song passes out of an individual's ownership, beyond which it is no longer yours to look after or to lend, like an international boundary. One consequence of this interweaving of scores or hundreds of Songlines at any typical area was that while there were the usual small conflicts between individuals, and vendettas to right perceived wrongs - there was never any attempt to "conquer" another's territory. It would never occur to an Aboriginal to do this, since there was no concept of boundaries or political frontiers such as define western countries. Given the above description, it is easy to see just how superficial the description on the plaque of Tjilbruke is - the events described in three lines on the plaque would probably take hours to properly sing / reenact by the Aboriginals. Some additional information about this particular dreaming was available online; it seems to have disappeared. However here are some other dreamtime stories that give the flavour. We then boarded a different type of sea lion, the catamaran ferry named Sea Lion 2000 which would take us to KI. It has a single ramp, so the last vehicles on board (and the bigger trucks) end up backing on. However, we were small enough we could just drive in and circle around til we were facing out. Then it was upstairs, where Tim and the girls spent most of the time exploring out on the decks during the 45 minute crossing. We arrived at Penneshaw, on the eastern tip of Kangaroo Island, and stopped in the visitor center to get our bearings. Then it was off to explore the easternmost part of the island before checking into our cabin. Most of the sea traffic (tankers and cargo ships) coming into Adelaide port pass between the eastern tip of KI and the mainland. This is a narrow passage, with lots of sandbars and reefs, so there are currently five lighthouses (or "light stations", as the Aussies tend to call them) operating in the passage. How long the lighthouses will continue in operation, given the widespread use of GPS, is unknown, but they seem secure for the moment. We visited Cape Willoughby Lighthouse (the first in South Australia) and toured the station. Clara found a horse - but was rather dismayed at its condition. Lucy found some whalebones - in even worse condition than the horse! We also climbed up to the top (about 85 feet) of the lighthouse for a marvelous view, in spite of the wind and rain and storm clouds. The weather is normally pretty windy and stormy - on New Year's Day the winds were recorded at 100 km/hr (and remember that New Year's is mid-summer here!). The winds have gotten as high as 130 km/hr at times. Here's the view straight down. Cape Willoughby, like all the other light houses in Australia, was automated many years ago, so a stationkeeper is no longer necessary. The duty was tough and solitary, and since the light must be manned 24 hours a day in case of need, 3 keepers were stationed there at a time, with considerable social friction at times. Family life was usually non-existent, and keepers, when married, usually suffered high rates of divorce, etc. These days, instead of the old oil lamps, the light houses are electrically lit, and use different colored lights to indicate positions of specific reefs, proper lines of approach, etc. Also gone are the mercury baths in which the Fresnel lens floated to allow easy turning. The use of mercury also had a dramatic impact on the health of the keepers. Here's Clara checking out the old Fresnel lens. There is an interesting website with lots of information about Australia's lighthouses, located here; the Cape Willoughby lighthouse is described here. After our tour, we ate lunch at a little cafe (Samphires - and the spelling IS correct!) adjacent to the lighthouse, which is only open a few days a week for lunch, and one night a week for a fixed-menu dinner. It is certainly off the beaten track, 25 km away from town down dirt tracks, so limited hours are not surprising. The lady who served us turned out to be from Georgia, having moved here 8 years ago! We stopped along the shore on the way back for a quick look around, then headed back towards Island Beach and our home for the next three days. While there are a fair number of paved roads on the island, most of the more interesting spots require traveling "unsealed" roads, which are frequently a dark red in color, winding through dense Mallee scrub or Sugar Gum forests. We arrived at "Alchemy", our cabin. We then started unpacking and exploring, and discovered our official "greeter" - a wolf spider on the wall. Tim gathered the spider up and then dropped it outside. For reference in the picture, the center of the body was just over an inch long (no, we didn't measure with a ruler - Tim dropped a 50 cent piece on the floor beside the spider after he moved it out on the deck, then took the picture - he's just edited out of this version to focus on the spider!) When stretched out, from leg tip to leg tip, the spider is about 4 inches across. Looking in Venomous Creatures of Australia by Struan and John Sutherland, a standard work on the subject from Oxford Press, we found that "Wolf Spiders are small to medium-sized spiders." We wondered what the authors would consider a large spider! Wolf spiders are "suspected" of being mildly (by Australian standards) poisonous, but, like many creatures in Australia, they are not fully understood. We decided we'd stay away from them all the same, and not adopt "Wolfie" as a pet... As in most of South Australia, water is a scarce resource on KI. And, if South Australia is sparsely populated, KI is even more so, which means most dwellings are on their own when it comes to providing water and sewer - so all the water available at the cabin is from rain water, gathered in tanks and stored against future need. This is common practice throughout Australia, and one notices that most rural houses have one or more large tanks (or sometimes ponds) which supply all their water. So, conservation is important. Then it was down to the beach - yet another example of Australia's plenitude of beautiful and uncrowded beaches. The girls found a lot of shells for their collection, plus a dead banded toadfish which we decided to leave where it was. Here's Lucy doing the shell dance. After a quick wash-up we headed back into Penneshaw for groceries. However, it was a Saturday and a bit "late" - about 4 pm - so the small local grocery store was closed. At a nearby "general store" we managed some milk and a newspaper and filled the car up with gas. We then drove around looking for some place to eat, and we were learning that, regardless of what all the brochures say about what is open when, KI truly runs on "Island Time." Most places weren't open, some "might" open later. But - we got lucky and found a wonderful little cafe near the ferry dock, called Wild Fish, run by a delightful couple. We had some of the best pizza we've had in Australia, along with the best calamari. They even had a basket of stuffed animals for the girls to play with! We decided right then that we had to come back again before we left. The proprietress offered the girls free ice cream bars, since they had behaved so well (now there's a positive reinforcement!), but they were full, so we promised to come back again and next time they'd save some room. The cafe is also immediately adjacent to the penguin watching area in Penneshaw as well as the ferry - however, no penguins were to be seen (not surprisingly), only a sign. Back at Alchemy, it was time for showers for the girls. This proved to be a challenge; we'd already determined that the showers needed to be quick to conserve water, much to the girls chagrin. However, reading the instructions taped to the bathroom mirror on how to use the shower, we soon understood why the last line of instructions said "Good Luck!" But it turned out that it was impossible to set a steady temperature in the showers - instead the water just cycled from scalding hot to freezing cold and we got used to dancing in and out of the water as it passed from one extreme to the other. This was disconcerting for the girls to say the least! We promised them a shallow bath later in the stay (there was a small bathtub in their bathroom as well), as we could adjust the temperature of that a little more easily - after all, "on average", the water temperature was fine - it was just the bouncing between extremes that was the problem. Afterwards, we went out on the deck to enjoy the sinking sun, have a chocolate, and watch passing birds, including a pelican flying overhead, and a black swan paddling by. Sunday morning, we slept in (relative to Saturday, anyway). The girls were up early, drawing away (see here, here and here.) Then we headed off to Flinders Chase National Park, on the far western end of KI. Along the way, we discovered some of KI's more challenging intersections, and managed to get off on a back road parallel to the road we really wanted. However, there are advantages to taking a road "less traveled by" - or at least Tim thought so. Driving down the red dirt road, he noticed something interesting by the side of the road, and stopped to investigate. It turned out to be three dead possums that someone had propped up on sticks as if hitchhiking. He took a couple pictures, then returned to the car, where he asked Clara and Lucy if they had written that down in their journals (the girls are avid writers - and, on this trip, they became confirmed photographers as well). Sandy told Tim that while he was out taking a picture, Clara told her in no uncertain terms "I don't want to take a picture, I don't want to write about it, I don't EVER want to remember it!" Heading down the road again, Tim made up some new words to the Australian Christmas carol "Six White Boomers", which involved instead "Three Dead Possums", and began singing it to the girls. No apparent response - but remember this material - you WILL see it again. Along the way out to Flinders Chase, we saw lots of birdlife, particularly fairy wrens and a yellow-winged bird which we think was a species of honeyeater. We also saw kangaroos (usually a variation of the Western Grey Kangaroo known as the Kangaroo Island Kangaroo - catchy name, huh!) and wallabies (usually Tammar Wallabies - which are rare elsewhere, but actually too abundant in parts of KI) as well as Cape Barren geese. We stopped at the Flinders Chase Visitor Centre to get our permit, look at the displays - and, in the parking lot, to visit with some small, mooching KI Kangaroos, looking for a handout. From there, it was into the southwestern portion of the park, towards Cape de Couedic. Note the islands in the distance. These are known as the Casuarina Islets, or The Brothers. Beyond them is nothing but ocean until Antarctica. The waters around Cape de Couedic are treacherous, and there is a lighthouse there as well, although mainly to warn ships away, rather than to help them navigate through the narrow passage as is the case on the eastern end of the island. Also at Cape de Couedic is a large colony of New Zealand Fur seals, which can be observed from fairly close range, thanks to a series of boardwalks that have been installed. Although our reading had indicated that these seals prefer boulder-strewn beaches (of which there were a lot in the area), many seemed just as happy sprawling on the large slabs of rock around the area. After viewing the seals for a while from a distance, we headed down to the "Admiral's Arch", a rock feature which is essentially a cave with two open ends, and where the seals like to lounge around as well (The arch appeared as a dark hole in the far cliff in this previous picture. You can also barely make out the walkways that lead down and around the cliff and into it.) Note in this picture what appears to be vegetation hanging down from above - this is actually rock, and this is the way it has eroded. You can also see a few seals in the picture. We took some pictures, including this family shot, then eventually made our way back up the boardwalk, and then headed east, stopping at the lighthouse long enough for a few pictures. (Note the bunker for storing kerosene in the foreground, and one of "The Brothers" in the background in this picture.) Then we turned south for Remarkable Rocks. Here is a picture looking from Cape de Couedic towards Remarkable Rocks. Note the fur seals far below on the rocks, and Remarkable Rocks can just be made out sitting on the point of land in the upper right of the picture. The Remarkable Rocks are another of those geological wonders (like the Admiral's Arch, Uluru, the Olgas, and many others) which are scattered about Australia. In this case, it is a set of wildly-carved granite boulders sitting in isolation atop a large granite dome with ocean waves pounding far below. The sight can be seen from miles away, and only gets more interesting as you approach. Note the beach (yet another gorgeous and vacant Aussie beach) and the mist / fog across the middle of the beach and road in this picture. Remarkable Rocks are in the distance on the right. From a distance, the rocks look more like a single collection (on the drive up to the rocks we discussed what the formation looked like - Tim thought a camel, while the girls voted for a whale - and in fact, it looks like both, depending on which end you see the head). However, up close, there are many separate rocks, carved into various interesting shapes by wind and water. Here is a picture of Lucy inside the "mouth" of what she thought looked like a triceratops. Here's Tim with the girls inside one of the "caves." Eventually, we needed to leave, as we had to recross nearly the full breadth of KI to get back to Island Beach. We chose a different set of roads, and once again saw almost no other cars or signs of people. Along the way, we saw extensive evidence of previous bush fires. We stopped to investigate some interesting trees whose seed cases had popped open due to the heat of the fires, giving the impression of little faces (the seed case on the left in the picture is 3-4 inches tall for a sense of scale). We also were lucky enough to see an Echidna making it's way across the road. Echidnas are generally scarce in Australia, and hard to breed in captivity (although the Adelaide Zoo has had some luck at it). They are more common on KI, but even with that, we didn't expect to actually see one in the wild this trip. For a sense of scale, this one was about 12 inches long. We stopped, and Tim followed it into the brush, where it found a convenient woody plant, stuck its nose under the plant for cover, and flattened out, exposing it's large and sharp spines to repel attackers. On the way back, we stopped in Kingscote (the largest of KI's three main towns with a population of approximately 1500 - the other main towns are Penneshaw and American River) and explored the waterfront. A flock of cormorants was lined up in a dry dock railway, and a large group of pelicans was gathered on the beach, presumably waiting for the pelican feeding which occurs as a tourist attraction every night at 5 pm. We also saw a number of black swans, and the usual seagulls, ducks, and other waterfowl. Monday morning, Tim woke up early due to Lucy's coughing. After checking her, he looked outside and noticed that sunrise was about to happen, so he went in and got his camera and tripod, and went back out on the deck to take pictures of the sun rising over the beach. In the process, Clara woke up, got her camera, and started taking pictures as well. Then, we had a bit of a leisurely morning. We attempted to spend time on the beach - but the wind was blowing a gale, and we spent all our time chasing hats, buckets, etc. - even though Clara insisted that it wasn't too windy for HER! So, we cut out beach time short and headed back into Kingscote once again, hoping to find out more about penguin tours. Kingscote, along with Penneshaw, is famous for one other major attraction of KI - the fairy (or "Little") penguins. These are the smallest penguins in the world, and live in burrows along the shore. They spend their days at sea, feeding, then come back to the burrows at dusk. A tradition has developed of watching them return in the evenings, and boardwalks have been built to keep the people and penguins separate during this time. Both towns also have built artificial burrows out of concrete pipe, rocks, etc., to provide more protected space for the penguins. Unfortunately for us, February is immediately before the breeding season for the KI penguins; at this time, the penguins spend even more time than normal at sea feeding in preparation, so very few are seen during the usual evening tours. We checked with the National Parks rangers, who said that in the past week, none were seen on several nights, and only 3 or 4 on the others - so, since we were already having very full days, and the girls were pretty well worn out by dusk as it is, we decided to save this for our next trip. We were also consoled in that Granite Island, near Victor Harbor, which we are planning to visit in winter, is also home to thousands of Fairy Penguins, so we'll get another chance soon. More info on Fairy Penguins is available here. After lunch at the Ozone Hotel, with a beautiful view across the beach and water, we visited a couple souvenir shops, then set off for Seal Bay on the southern coast. Seal Bay is the home of a colony of approximately 600 Australian Sea Lions, of which there are about 10-12,000 left in the world. They are confined to the southern coast of West Australia, and the South Australian coast. At Seal Bay, boardwalks have been constructed to allow observation of the sea lions without disturbing them. In addition, for the past 15 years the park rangers have been conducting tours onto the beach, which approach within 20 feet or so of the sea lions, allowing a very close look. We arrived in time for the next-to-last tour of the day, and, while waiting, wandered down the boardwalk to see the sea lions. Along the way, we passed the skeleton of a humpback whale; the whale had died and washed up on the beach; the rangers had arranged for it to be transported inland a 100 meters or so to a protected spot, so visitors could see the skeleton. We got a pretty good view of the beach, and some distant sea lions from the boardwalk - although one sea lion was snoozing in the shade of the boardwalk stairs. The sea lions tend to live in three day cycles - they will spend 72 hours at sea, constantly diving for food, then come ashore and spend three days resting, before starting over again. Where they choose to rest depends on the weather. On this day, they were mostly on the beach, although they can pull themselves up to a kilometer inland into the scrubby dunes for protection against harsh weather. At the visitor center there was a sea lion skeleton on display which fascinated the girls - but what really caught their attention was the display that showed how sea lions had evolved from dogs! So that explains the barking of the seals! Then we went out onto the beach with our ranger, who knew many of the sea lions "personally." There was one older female who had patches on her back where they attach radio transponders for tracking her movements. Another pup was about 16 months old and had a scar on its back, showing how lucky it was to already have survived a shark attack. One younger male kept wandering around harassing others, looking for someone to play with. And the old blond male mostly slept, only occasionally waking up when some young male got too close to his patch of beach, and then roaring off after the offender. Here is a group photo, with the female with patches in the foreground, and the older dominant male in the background. We really enjoyed just being in the middle of all these sea lions, watching them go about their business while they just ignored us. Back at the visitor center, we looked around a bit more, then headed out. Along the way, we noticed some "white mountains" - essentially large dunes covered with scrub, but with the white sand showing through looking like snow. Nearby is an area known as "Little Sahara", with huge dunes - however, we left that for another trip. We stopped briefly at Bales Beach for a couple pictures, then headed back to American River for dinner. We were early for dinner, so we stopped at a general store for Sandy to get some groceries. Tim and the girls noticed some pelicans and black swans near the shore, so they headed down onto the "beach" for pictures. Unfortunately, Tim misjudged the constitution of the beach, and went ankle deep into a mixture of mud, decaying seaweed, and who knows what - it was tenacious, and took his shoe off. So, we then went in search of a rest area so that he could at least partially clean up his feet and legs before dinner! Walking into the restaurant, he was convinced that he still smelled like a septic tank, but fortunately there weren't many other patrons at that early hour. The restaurant was playing music, mostly older show tunes, and after a bit, the theme song from the Blues Brothers movie cam one - and both Tim and Sandy immediately thought of the scene in the movie when Jake and Elwood invade a fancy restaurant, causing other guests to ask for another table due to their offensive smell! Dinner was very good - although the dishes came with too much "fancy but inedible" salad for both Lucy and Tim's tastes. While we were waiting, we played "guess what I drew" with Lucy's Etch-a-Sketch; we took turns drawing things we had seen on the trip, then the others would try to guess what we drew. When Tim's turn came, he of course drew "Three Dead Possums". Clara immediately guessed what it was - and both girls immediately burst into song, singing Tim's version of "Three Dead Possums" quite loudly (based loosely on the Australian Christmas carol "Six White Boomers"). Sandy gave Tim a look, and commented that she'd never be able to take them anywhere. Tim, on the other hand, was quite amused. Monday night was bath night for the girls, although it was not quite the wild frolic they had enjoyed in a huge tub of water in the Snowys over Christmas - instead this was a minimal bath, trying to conserve water but allowing them to get clean without alternately freezing and burning! Later on (in fact, while Clara was in the tub, much to her disappointment), there was a spectacular sunset, which Tim managed to capture in a few pictures. Morning came, and with it the realization that this was our last day, and we would sleep in our own beds come nightfall. We had a little bit of excitement right off the bat, since one of Lucy's teeth, which had been loose for some weeks, finally came loose while Sandy was helping brush her teeth. It was also the best weather we had seen since arriving - until now, it was very windy (extremely windy during the night - with the wind blowing over, around, and under the house, since it was built on stilts) and generally cloudy, with a bit of rain. However, Tuesday dawned sunny and clear. So, we packed up, and were soon on our way to the Clifford Honey Farm. The bees which produce KI honey are somewhat unique. They are Ligurian bees, from Italy. They were brought to the island in the 1880s, and have remained a pure strain. Now, they are the only pure Ligurian bees left in the world. Ligurian bees are valued for their mild demeanor, and many queens are exported from KI to start hives elsewhere. Because of the rarity of this pure strain, there are strict regulations in place to avoid contamination of the strain by mainland bees. The minimum 12 km separation between KI and the mainland is sufficient to keep bees from flying over as well. At the Clifford's farm, we watched an interesting film about the bees and beekeeping, and were able to watch the bees inside a glass-fronted hive - some were dancing to indicate where a good nectar source was relative to the hive, some were feeding the young larva, some were making wax for the honeycomb - and Clara even managed to find the queen, who was resting at the time. One thing we found extremely interesting in the film was that there are two sets of bees responsible for acting as living fans, using their wings to circulate air in and out of the hive to maintain the proper temperature and humidity. We couldn't spot any of the "fan bees" in the hive - but it was fascinating nonetheless. KI also has plants flowering year round, so there is always a source of nectar for the bees, meaning they are always working. However, there is less available in the winter, so the Cliffords never harvest honey in the winter. The hives are moved regularly to control what the bees use for honey, and the result is that there is an amazingly wide range of honey flavors produced - we ended up bringing several different flavors home with us. They also had a variety of equipment on display, including honey separators - both manually-turned two-frame ones and large electrically powered ones holding a couple dozen frames. And, to top off our visit, we sampled their homemade honey ice cream, which even Clara (who normally is not a honey eater) enjoyed. After honey - it was time for another unique KI experience - the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery. This is a self-sufficient operation - militantly so, in fact! They make a big deal about their use of wind and solar power, and their proficiency at bush engineering, and are very proud of their approach to "making-do". As an example, here is one of their former distillation units - made of an old beer keg, scrap pipe, and a bathtub. We took the tour around the place - they used to be a sheep station, but have gotten out of that business, and now are strictly a eucalyptus and emu oil producer (and tourist attraction). Eucalyptus oil is distilled from the leaves of the Narrow Leafed Mallee. The oil can be seen in the leaves as the small yellow-white spots. The current setup at Emu Ridge is a two stage process. First, the leaves are "cooked" in hot water over a fire built of leftover Mallee clippings and brush. The water and oil mixture is boiled off, and run through a coil of tubing in a large outdoor tank of cool water (similar to the open-topped Morton Refrigerators formerly used in Scottish whisky distilleries - although only Edradour still uses one regularly). The oil and water condense, with the majority of the water returning to the boiler, and an oil-and-water mixture running off to a separate container for further distillation. This mixture is then separated manually (the oil floats on top of the remaining water), and this crude eucalyptus oil (which is very strong smelling) is then put into a second, smaller still of sorts, and boiled / cooled again, and the result is the final, refined eucalyptus oil. The oil can then be used for a variety of purposes - from flavoring soaps and candies, to use as an antiseptic treatment for cuts, bug bites, and so on. Emu Ridge also raises emus, and the emus produce an oil in their preening glands, which is collected and used in products. One of the more interesting products (to us) was a lip balm made of a combination of eucalyptus and emu oil. We watched the emus for a bit, and once again noted that they are an oddity in the animal world, with the mothers only sticking around long enough to lay the eggs, then they take off and leave the fathers to raise the little ones. The proprietors of Emu Ridge are also trying to restore their land, now that sheep are no longer grazed. They are in the process of putting up a fence around the entire area to keep out the feral cats which attack the native animals (they had skins from feral cats available for sale in their shop), and also are planting thousands of native trees (primarily narrow-leaf Mallee for their distillation operation.) They also have a problem with an over abundance of Tammar Wallabies. They are allowed to cull the excess wallabies - but, since they are a protected species, they cannot profit from them, so the carcasses have to lie where they are shot - which accentuates the feral cat problem by providing a ready food source! R. M. Williams, one of the major Australian leathergoods suppliers / outfitters, used to be able to use the excellent wallaby leather for their boots and coats, but must now use other domestic sources such as cattle. From Emu Ridge, we headed to Parndana, in the middle of the island, and had lunch at the Parndana Common Hotel (where we were the only customers in the dining room). Then, it was just down the road to the Parndana Wildlife Park. The flavor of the park is very much that of a 1950s-60s US "roadside attraction", rather than that of a zoo or conservation-society-run wildlife park. There was a tremendous variety of wildlife, from scores of types of parrots and cockatoos, to albino kangaroos and wallabies, echidnas, koalas, crocodiles, etc. However, most of the birds were in small cages, and the animal exhibits were fairly small and bare, other than a couple kangaroo and deer paddocks, which were reasonably large. We did have a good time, seeing all these creatures close up which would be very difficult to see in the wild. It was hard for anyone to pick favorites, but some we liked included the echidnas, koalas (picture by Lucy) and the albino Tammar Wallaby. The girls enjoyed feeding the kangaroos. One of the birds which we saw, and all thought extremely pretty was this one (picture by Clara). Unfortunately, no one wrote down the name, and we couldn't find it in our Birds of Australia book, so perhaps it is an introduced species. We spent a couple of hours, which went all too quickly, and still didn't manage to see all the creatures at the park, but it was time to head back east to Penneshaw, for dinner at Wild Fish Cafe and then onto the ferry for the mainland. We also had to pump up the tire before leaving the park, as we had developed a slow leak in one of the tires over the weekend. But that didn't take long, and Tim and the girls explored the red, blue, and black Cassowaries (third largest bird in Australia after Ostriches and Emus) nearby. Then we were on our way. We saw a couple of Crimson Rosellas just down the road from the park - Clara suggested that maybe they had escaped from Parndana, as we had not seen any others in the wild during our trip. Dinner went well, the girls enjoyed their promised ice creams, and we went down to the docks to wait. Tim and Clara explored the beach and rocks, while Sandy and Lucy explored the foreshore and the penguin burrows. Then it was onto the ferry, where we secured some of the prime seats in the front window this time, so we could watch the trip in comfort. Seated next to us were an older British-Caribbean couple who were off on a 6 week tour of Australia, and who had been over on the one day KI tour (the bus picks you up at your Adelaide hotel at 6:15 am, and drops you back at 10:30 pm - a long day, but they cram a lot in). This was one of their regular "SKI Holidays" - SKI standing for Spending your Kids Inheritance! The weather had been very rough on their morning passage (and the day before, it had apparently even been very rough for the locals, as one of the ladies working at Emu Ridge had said she hadn't much liked the day trip she had made to visit someone.) For our crossing it was relatively calm, with only occasional medium swells. Back at the dock, we unloaded in good order, and made an uneventful return to Adelaide. The girls dozed a bit, although not as much as we had hoped. However, they both awoke in good spirits the next day, and made it through all their activities. So, another trip filled with adventures and memories is behind us - and yet another place to revisit someday, as we only just scratched the surface of KI. Pictures from our February 2003 Kangaroo Island Trip Click here to return to the latest journal page Return to the home page of Tim, Sandy, Clara and Lucy Last web page update was March 16, 2003. Copyright © 1992, 2000-2004 by Timothy A. 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Apiary Registration is Required Each January Did you know that State law requires all apiaries to register with their County Agricultural Commissioner during the month of January of each year. This regulation is designed to be beneficial to beekeepers as well as people who live and work near bee yards. Registration Fee for hobbyist beekeepers is waived. A hobbyist beekeeper is defined as having less than 10 hives in the apiary. If you have 10 or more hives, a $10 registration fee is required with the registration form. The Nevada County Dept of Agriculture maintains information and registration forms related to beekeeping. The County Department of Public Works is responsible for roadside spraying. If you want to get "Do Not Spray" signs for your frontage, you'll need to complete an agreement with the Road Maintenance Division.

Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, 20 November 2019 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has donated new and modern equipment to the Aman GreenFood LLC company, a Kyrgyzstani business specialized in the production of natural honey and honey-based products. The donation will allow the company to automate and increase its production, improve safety standards, and reach new markets. For 2019, the company is recording export orders to the United States totaling 12 tons. Its products are already being sold in Walmart stores, one of the largest retail chains in the United States. During the event USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator for South and Central Asia Mr. Javier Piedra noted that Kyrgyz honey is one of the best in the world. “And if I understand correctly, 20 additional tons are going to be exported to the U.S., so even more of my compatriots can enjoy Kyrgyz honey” said Mr. Piedra. The donation that includes lap equipment that will help the company to meet International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification standards and begin exporting to European and other markets with stricter food import rules. “One of the key features of this facility is the new lab which can test all characteristics of honey and identify the proportion of each type of flower used by bees to make honey. This is considered first of its kind in Kyrgyzstan” said Mr. Kadyr Aly, owner of Aman GreenFood. USAID’s contribution to Aman GreenFood’s expansion is resulting in the creation of several new factory jobs. It will also benefit six large beekeeping cooperatives and other individual bee-farms including up to 1,200 individual beekeepers who will be able to rely on a stable buyer. Aman GreenFood was established in 2013 and processes natural honey for sale domestically and in other countries. Aman GreenFood has stable markets and export sales mainly focused on the U.S., Japan, Korea, China, and Gulf countries. USAID’s contribution was provided through its Enterprise Competitiveness Project, a $22.7 investment over five years designed to accelerate sales growth and job creation among Kyrgyzstani small and medium enterprises. Please contact Gulsina Ablasova, Communication Specialist of USAID Enterprise Competitiveness Project, for further information gablasova@ecp-kyrgyzstan,org, tel: 996 770 44 12 68

Whats the weather been like in your neck of the woods? The first week of spring is nearing to a close, last weekend was a great weather weekend and we got a lot done. A few DECA checks, planning our hive inspection and split schedules…buzy buzy buzy…. Last weeks BLOG talked about some activities recommended to get a good start to the new Bee Season…. …activities such as planning and starting your inspections, monitoring mite levels and a hive inspection sheet to help you with record-keeping and of course, preparing for varroa treatments. did you get around to inspecting your hive? what did you find? what were your mite levels? did you record your findings? We hope that you were inspired by that sunny weather and inspected. Just remember…by inspecting and monitoring your hive, not only will you get to know how your hive works, you will begin to notice when things change. You’ll see trends, good and bad…here’s some great advice from Gary “…you must know what NORMAL Looks life...” This means that you will learn when things are NOT RIGHT! – You must inspect your hive/s regularly over the Bee Season which means every 2 weeks. – generally ‘Bee Season’ runs from Spring to Autumn Keeping records – did you down-load the free inspection sheet? – its really helpful because you can plan each inspection and learn what trends are happening in your hive, it will add to your confidence in what you need to do next – always a bonus Handy hint…if you’ve got more than 1 hive then it will help avoid confusion Did you get a good handle on mite levels in your hive? …anything over 20 and you need to treat I have heard that ‘older’ beekeepers, with respect, say ‘...you only need to treat once a year...’ but unfortunately hives are not surviving, add to that the fact that current research shows that the varroa have now built up resistance to synthetic treatments! ( effectively they are becoming SUPER VARROA DESTRUCTOR, sounds like a horror movie ) Check out this video clip by Dr Mark Goodwin who talks about varroa resistance, pollination and makes some other interesting points about Bumble Bees:- Should I treat? Really, the question is ‘ what will happen if you don’t? ‘ – I suggest that if your hive is new, then YES Well In my view unless you know the exact history of your hive, not treating will be highly risky and potentially cost you the loss of your hive. Handy Hint, Our view is choose organic treatments because of that very reason – alternate a couple of different ones. If your hive has survived a few seasons you should be confident in what it needs, but always monitor and keep records because you don’t really know what effects other hives in your local area may have on your hive! Did you get the answer to my “hint = integrated”? Its all about using different methods to manage your hive. The term being used is “Integrated Pest Management Program” (IPM). Such a program involves not only treatments but also the right hardware which helps the Bees manage their health within the hive, best practices recommended for the 21st century ‘modern’ Beekeeper. Gary has put together this picture as a handy general guide. A good resource is a book written by Dr Mark Goodwin and Michelle Taylor of Plant and Food Research who say “...use an integrated pest management program…” The book is titled : “Control of Varroa – A Guide for New Zealand Beekeepers” – it also covers other diseases like AFB – there are some great photos. Here we go..an IPM is made up of ‘Best practice’ which includes…. – treat regularly – every 3 months – our advice is treat every change of season Spring – to start – 1st September Summer – to keep on top – 1st December Autumn – to keep ahead before winter – 1st March Winter – to ensure survival – 1st June A kiwimana meshboard – use all-year round – this will keep the hive free of mould and enable the Bees to moderate temperature within the hive. Did you know that a solid-bottom board can cause the Beehive to over-heat in summer causing the death of Bees in the hive? Good air circulation and fresh air in the hive is essential. manage drone cells – use a drone management frame so the workers will make drone comb, the queen will lay drone which you then can use to open cells and check for presence of mites – they love drones because they are a bigger feed and the mites breed in the cells – the male mite is clear and you will need a microscope to see it Handy Hint, if the queen is laying worker eggs in these, it means you need to give her more space to lay. manage worker comb – as the new Bees emerge they leave behind a ‘casting’ and within that casting there can be viruses left by mites, the viruses can spread quickly to new eggs and this will lead to Bees dying in their cells – the castings make the comb become dark and if left too long dark brown – standard recommendation is to remove darker comb and clean frames every three years at most. Did you know that older comb does not melt well in your Solar Wax Extractor because of the old castings? mould – this is a result of condensation in the hive and the fact that the Bees are not able to moderate the air, it could also be that the population is so dense that heat is causing the condensation to increase. I was told by an older Beekeeper not to worry about mould on the frames and was told that “…the Bees will clean that up…” unfortunately that may well have been the case in the past but mould = disease and an unhealthy home Did you know that mould is similar to condensation build-up in a bathroom caused by a hot-shower and leaving the windows shut, the mould causes black fungus to form on the ceilings and walls – is that what you want for your Bees? hive position – would you build your house in a puddle? Our advice is to keep your hives 20 to 30cm up off the ground – constant splash-up from rain is not helpful – not only do Bees get soaked and die, the hive entrance will constantly be wet making it difficult for the Bees to dry out the hive. – prepare for a disease inspection AFB and complete before November How can we help you? kiwimana Product PLUG Over the last 4 years we have been working on products and activities that help in the healthy management of our Beehives, we have, like a lot of Beekeepers had Bee Losses and from those losses we have designed and hand-built Beekeeping equipment and sourced products to help us avoid our losses. We then field-test them and if they work we promote and sell those Beekeeping supplies (which helps us fund our Beekeeping activities and manage our Apiaries) – kiwimana Drone Management Frame – designed to help us monitor our mites / easy to identify with green-coloured top-bar, – kiwimana meshboard – macracarpa frame with a stain-less steel mesh which sits on solid treated timber 3 sided base, and an insertable/removeable inspection board accessible from the rear of the hive so as not to interfere with the Bees flight-path so you can do your monitoring or weather protection without needing to open the hive too much – Beekeeper Services, in 2010 we took the DECA course so that we could manage our own hives effectively and this year we are offering our services to inspect your hives for AFB sign-off – we also offer site visits for general one-to-one learning and advice We believe our products, used effectively, will help you in your beekeeping adventures. check out our on-line shop for the above products Works-In-Progress Products… – Hive Stands – ‘A’ Frame Roof – Wasp guards – Entrance reducers How can you help us? You can help us with our beekeeping research by making a donation Thanks so much for supporting kiwimana, you make everything we do worthwhile. Enjoy Spring 2013 Margaret Its the kiwimana buzz… Margaret is an avid 'Bee Enthusiast' who manages the Apiary, the Bees and their hives, she also provides Beekeeping Services and training for Beeginner Beekeepers. Phew...if that's not enough... she also works in the workshop assembling Beehive products for customers and the Apiary. (and delivers orders as well : ) She loves to BLOG and chat about Bees, nature and Beekeeping. She loves New Zealand native flora and fauna, her fav is the Kowhai...with Manuka honey close second ; ) Some of you may know that Margaret is a qualified Life Coach, she trained through the Coaching Academy in London and holds DipPC.Adv.

Je croirai en Dieu le jour où je le verrai danser. » -F. Nietzsche - On peut dire ce qu’on veut du génie humain, à force de gratifier les mâles dominants, les forts en fer, les mangeurs d’os, de laisser les vainqueurs écrire l’histoire et les marchands s’emparer du vivant avec une marge de quinze pour cent pour les actionnaires, le résultat n’est pas bien marrant. Humans suffer from hubris %u2013 we think we know better than nature, can fix it, manipulate it, and master it. There are (at least) two major transgressions that follow similar patterns, raise important red flags, and most certainly do not pass the sniff test: GMOs (genetically modified %u201Cfoods%u201D) and vaccination. Here%u2019s what they have in common: (NaturalNews) Rather than continue to put up with endless stonewalling and excuse-making by federal and state governments that refuse to require mandatory labeling of genetically-modified organisms, a massive, grassroots effort is currently underway to spur individuals across the country to begin labeling GMOs right now. A New York federal court today dismissed a lawsuit against agribusiness giant Monsanto brought by thousands of certified organic farmers. The farmers hoped the suit would protect them against infringing on the company's crop patents in the future. The Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association and several other growers and organizations do not use Monsanto seeds. But they were betting that the judge would agree that Monsanto should not be allowed to sue them if pollen from the company's patented crops happened to drift into their fields. Agent Orange GMOs The sun is setting on Monsanto’s empire as their glyphosate herbicide is losing its effectiveness due to super weeds that have developed a tolerance to their glyphosate poison. Dow is slated to produce the next generation of GMOs which will include 2,4-D resistant corn, soy and cotton. Disturbing new research published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology indicates that genetically modified (GM) crops with "stacked traits" -- that is, with multiple traits such as glyphosate-herbicide resistance and Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) insecticidal toxins engineered together into the same plant, are likely far more dangerous to human health than previously believed, due to their synergistic toxicity. The introduction of the legislation highlights the growing grassroots opposition against Monsanto and GMOs alike. In addition, the legislation would end phony ‘all natural’ product claims when in actuality they contain very unnatural genetically modified organisms. Just recently one consumer took legal action against major snack-maker Frito-Lay, claiming that the labeling of GMO-filled snack products as ‘all natural’ is deceptive and misleading. VPIRG Consumer Protection Advocate Falko Schilling spoke in support of the act saying: Monsanto continues to make the claim that their Roundup products are completely safe for both animals and humans. However, many environmentalists, scientists , activists, and even doctors say otherwise. Jerry Rosman, un éleveur de porcs dans l'Iowa, cultivait un maïs doublement transgénique (round-up ready et BT) et en nourrissait ses truies. Ses truies devinrent alors stériles et au bout d'une année, il fit faillite.Maintenant il fait du tout petit busyness et travaille avec des petits groupes à faire la promotion de l'griculture biologique... Jerry Rosman, a pig farmer in Iowa, was cultivating GMO corn,(Roundup Ready and BT) and fed this corn to his pigs. For years Monsanto has been shouting that the main - read only - benefit of Bt cotton in India (the only genetically engineered crop planted here) was the reduction in pesticide use. Well, it seems they have just admitted this is not true. Pink bollworm, a serious pest for cotton farmers in India, is now resistant to the toxin in Bt cotton. Meaning that this bug is now sort of a super-pest that farmers will have to work harder and harder to avoid. La Commission européenne s'est appuyée sur le fait que l'Agence européenne de sécurité des aliments (AESA) a jugé que la pomme de terre ne posait pas de problème pour la santé. Le féculent est renforcé en amylopectine, un composant de l'amidon utilisé par l'industrie pour fabriquer des textiles, du béton et du papier. Mais il contient aussi un gène marqueur de résistance aux antibiotiques, ce qui lui vaut d'être critiqué depuis longtemps par les défenseurs de l'environnement. Ces derniers s'inquiètent des risques de dissémination du gène sur les autres plantes dans la nature. The Yorkshire pigs were developed by researchers in Ontario at the University of Guelph, who spliced in genes from mice to decrease the amount of phosphorus produced in the pigs' dung, the report said. The genetic modification means the new strain of pigs produce 30 to 65 percent less phosphorus in their waste, which has been problematic in surface and groundwater around large livestock operations, Canwest said. This issue came to a head because of complaints that NZ poultry producer Inghams claimed, in a high-pressure advertising campaign, that its chickens contained no GM ingredients, in spite of using up to 13% GM soy-based feed. In one of its adverts, Inghams said: "Research confirms that animals that consume feed with a component of GM are no different compared to animals that have been fed a low GM or GM free diet." Germany has banned the cultivation of GM corn, claiming that MON 810 is dangerous for the environment. But that argument might not stand up in court and Berlin could face fines totalling millions of euros if American multinational Monsanto decides to challenge the prohibition on its seed. The sowing season may be just around the corner, but this year German farmers will not be planting gentically modified crops: German Agriculture Minister Ilse Aigner announced Tuesday she was banning the cultivation of GM corn in Germany. Professor Citovsky issued a statement saying his observation does not imply that Agrobacterium Tumafaciens causes Morgellons, or that Morgellons is indeed an infectious disease. However, he has called for further study to determine (1) statistical significance of data, (2) whether the bacterium is not only present extracellularly, but also causes genetic transformation of the infected tissues, and (3) whether infection of laboratory animals with the bacterium can recreate symptoms of Morgellons. People say if farmers don%u2019t want problems from Monsanto, just don%u2019t buy their GMO seeds. Not so simple. Where are farmers supposed to get normal seed these days? How are they supposed to avoid contamination of their fields from GM-crops? How are they supposed to stop Monsanto detectives from trespassing or Monsanto from using helicopters to fly over spying on them? As the disappearance of honeybees continues, researchers are trying desperately to discover the cause of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). General concensus at this point is that there is more than once cause and the latest culprit may be genetically modified crops. This is one area of research being neglected as mainstream scientists insist GM crops are safe.Pourquoi est-ce négligé ? Entendez-vous parler ici ou là, d'une crise de l'alimentation ? Va-t-on, à nouveau, être exposé à ce colonialisme misérabiliste qui consistera en l'envoie de tonne de riz à Haiti et en afrique ? Qu'on en finisse avec leur agriculture déjà quasiment éradiquée... Commençons par en finir une fois pour toute avec les OGM. By Geoffrey Lean, Environment Editor Sunday, 20 April 2008 Genetic modification actually cuts the productivity of crops, an authoritative new study shows, undermining repeated claims that a switch to the controversial technology is needed to solve the growing world food crisis. The study – carried out over the past three years at the University of Kansas in the US grain belt – has found that GM soya produces about 10 per cent less food than its conventional equivalent, contradicting assertions by advocates of the technology that it increases yields. Très bon film. Il n'y a rien d'inutile, on voit que l'auteur a pris un soin poarticulier pour nous exposer les faits. J'apprécie beaucoup la discrétion avec laquelle elle réussi à nous montrer son indignation face à ces personnages infréquantables et pire. Chapeau ! Comment une telle firme a-t-elle pu subsister aussi longtemps ? Enfin ce lien que je souhaite tant depuis très longtemps entre agriculture et technos libres ? A l’image d’une communauté de logiciels libres où chacun peut modifier les codes sources en vue de les adapter à ses besoins propres ou de les améliorer pour le bénéfice de tous. Ma mère qui est une militante écologiste de gauche me fait parvenir cette alerte. J'ai envie de vomir... OGM Lheure est grave, par Philippe Desbrosses, dans la revue "Nouveau consommateur", n°19 En effet tout agriculteur dont les cultures sont contaminées par des OGM, n’est plus propriétaire de ses récoltes et de ses semences en raison des brevets déposés par la firme à qui appartient ces OGM. Étant donné qu’il n’existe aucun moyen pour un agriculteur de se protéger de cette contamination, les pollueurs acquièrent un droit de fait. Par ailleurs les faucheurs volontaires sont poursuivis pour « atteinte au droit de propriété », même lorsque l’autorisation délivrée par le ministre de l’agriculture a été annulée par le tribunal administratif. Si le droit de propriété ouvre sur des abus tels qu’il devient impossible aux consommateurs de refuser les OGM et aux paysans de refuser de les cultiver, que reste-il du sens du droit dans ce pays ? As an interested beekeeper with some background in biology, I think it might be fruitful to investigate the role of genetically modified or transgenic farm crops. Although we are assured by nearly every bit of research that these manipulations of the crop genome are safe for both human consumption and the environment, looking more closely at what is involved here might raise questions about those assumptions. Recherche sur le mais modifié BT... Presuming that there has been a major impact of the injury from ingesting the BtCry1 gene product among humans , farm animals or wildlife it is unlikely that the minds of those viewing the injury are prepared to associate the injury to its source. The GM food products are not labeled and frequently disguised in processed foods. The precautionary principle demands that the potentially dangerous foods be removed from production until proven safe. DATA SOURCES: We reviewed published veterinary and human-health literature regarding animal feeding practices, etiologic agents present in feed, and human health effects along with proceedings from animal feed workshops. Les Zétazunis sont toujours en avance concernant les technologies alimentaires, des fois on les devance, c'est grave, mais quand on leur cours après... Voici une étude qui met en lumière ce qui nous attend. I'm on an organic beekeeping list of about 1,000 people, mostly Americans, and no one in the organic beekeeping world, including commercial beekeepers, is reporting colony collapse on this list. The problem with the big commercial guys is that they put pesticides in their hives to fumigate for varroa mites, and they feed antibiotics to the bees. They also haul the hives by truck all over the place to make more money with pollination services, which stresses the colonies. Arretez moi donc ces abeilles subversives ! Pioneer Hi-Bred's website boasts that their genetically modified (GM) Liberty Link corn survives doses of Liberty herbicide, which would normally kill corn. The reason, they say, is that the herbicide becomes "inactive in the corn plant." They fail to reveal, however, that after you eat the GM corn, some inactive herbicide may become reactivated inside your gut and cause a toxic reaction. In addition, a gene that was inserted into the corn might transfer into the DNA of your gut bacteria, producing long-term effects. These are just a couple of the many potential side-effects of GM crops that critics say put the public at risk. Cool, on poura dorénavant utiliser des corps humain improductifs pour produire des insecticides et autres matières si chères à produire. And it's not just honeybees that are missing. Honeybees, after all, are immigrants from Europe, and the Americas survived quite nicely without them before their arrival with the colonists. But the native bees - ground bees and bumblebees, for example - are gone, too. The only bees I've seen since the spring began are wood bees - large, clumsy-looking, bumblebee-like creatures that bore neat circular holes into the wood of the house and lay their eggs in solitary nests. Thank heavens for them, or there wouldn't be a bee on my property. But even several hundred wood bees can hardly compensate for the total absence of other pollinators. What's happening here? "If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe then man would only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man." Evidence has emerged that the Monsanto chemical company paid contractors to dump thousands of tonnes of highly toxic waste in British landfill sites, knowing that their chemicals were liable to contaminate wildlife and people. Yesterday the Environment Agency said it had launched an inquiry after the chemicals were found to be polluting underground water supplies and the atmosphere 30 years after they were dumped. Pour rappeler que Monsanto est traditionellement un fabriquant de produit chimiques hautement toxiques. Il n'est donc pas étonnant que leur produit transgéniques soient aussi toxiques...

I miss Tehran before the Green Revolution succeeded. Before boys and girls could walk hand-in-hand wearing sunglasses and lipstick. You needed to be tough to survive on the street then. The religious police changed names every year, to gasht which meant the search crew, Komiteh, which meant the committee (of keeping appearances intact). Sometime before the election, the name was reverted to gasht again. I missed the time you had to know where the party was to actually party. Where there were no signs for cabarets, and places you could buy your way into having fun. I lived in America for thirteen years. I came over when I was twenty-one years old and started my bachelor’s degree from scratch, even though I had one from the University of Tehran. My diploma was useless for applying to medical or law school here in the U.S. The administration professional told me I could fight that and make them accept my diploma. But I didn’t care. My grades were bad enough that I wouldn’t get into school if they were ever translated. Like many Iranian expatriates, I supported the Green Revolution from afar, without knowing it would mean gentrification and losing my neighborhood. I wanted the real Greens to show up on the street, not a bunch of half-baked sissies who thought green was the label on grass-fed burgers. Not knowing how much things had changed, I decided to leave my life in the U.S. in 2015 to go back to Iran and reap the fruits of my labor. Actually, to be fair, the labor of those who protested in the country of concern, with guns pointed to their heads. I knew things had changed when the shop around the corner that served burgers between puffy breads with pink sauce oozing out, shut down. In its place Chaman opened up. Chaman means grass, and true to its name, the place served everything grass-fed, from burgers to oysters. Everything was local except for the oysters, which came wrapped up in ice from the Atlantic Ocean. Normally, a place like Chaman would cause a fight, or several. Religious fanatics would demand a shut down of “westernized nonsense”. Oysters would be declared the food of the devil, and a debate would rise among the religious clerics about whether they were halal to eat or not. I expected a midnight arrest of all involved. But Chaman opened and flourished without a peep. To add insult to injury, they started serving organ meat. Let’s get to the history of organ meat. In 1980, organ meat was one of those dishes that belonged to the people, the public. The shops were greasy. Women wouldn’t enter, even though they were technically allowed to. If they had the balls, they would stand outside the door while their to-go order cooked. In the new version of Chaman’s organ meat, the waitresses hovered over us in costumes of the Qajar Kingdom while explaining the different types of ground tongue and liver and heart. The favorite item on the menu became “#18 A Tender Heart”. They also served heart soup. The waitresses wore t-shirts that said A heart for the tender-hearted? I didn’t know the meaning of the question mark at the end. With that came the mayonnaise shop. Mayonnaise became more expensive, and doctors warned against obesity in the upper echelon of society. The mayo shop bothered me the most, because it tried to make common ground with people. It called itself Jaffar and Sons Mayo Factory, like there was something cute or funny about the name Jaffar, or a family business, or naming something after your sons. I would have much rather have it been Princess Mayo, or Mayonara. Unfortunately for me, I fell in love. I saw a woman, or rather a woman who dressed like a young girl: bangs, big glasses, red lipstick. Matilda. Matilda looked like she just raided her mother’s makeup drawer and closet. Her clothes looked too big, and her skirt went a few inches past her knees. Her face lacked expression, and we connected when she told me that she hated it all. “I hate it,” she said when I asked her how she liked the coffee shop I invited her to. I liked that she made no effort to mask her contempt at the world. “I know, it looks like I belong here, but I really don’t.” She gestured toward her skirt and eyeglasses. “I didn’t have to dress like this before the revolution. I could wear that long coat and headscarf and blend in.” “There are people who do that.” I said. She shrugged. “I know, but you have to move with the times.” Four months into our courtship, she took me to a prohibition-style bar, the style of the moment. The places were decorated like someone’s apartment, with a couch, dim lights, and a hodgepodge of candles. The bartenders were dressed like members of the religious police from the previous regime. I heard little girlish screams all over: “So retro!” and “Pretty realistic!” I looked over at Matilda while she brought two vodka-pomegranates. “They don’t do beer,” she said. We sat down on the edge of a couch and started to nuzzle. Because that’s what everyone was doing. She broke the news to me there. She was about to leave Tehran and go to a small village in the northern province of Rasht to breed bees. I was surprised because she was an engineer. She told me that engineering was of no use. She did not want to make highways that contributed to environmental damage. I told her that she would have to use one of those routes to get to her beekeeping site. She stared at the ground, and told me there were no jobs for engineers. 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Hem > Publikationer > Second Plan of Action for the Conservation of the Nordic Brown Bee The brown bee, Apis mellifera mellifera, is the honey bee subspecies that occurs natively in the Nordic region. In the 20th century, other honey bee subspecies were introduced to this region by beekeepers. Today, the native brown bee is endangered due to displacement and introgression by these other subspecies.The conservation of genetic diversity is imperative for maintaining future adaptive potential. Bees are not only important farm animals due to their honey production, but also due to their pollination services. Roughly a third of the world’s crop production is based on insect-pollinated plant species and honey bees represent an important pollinator. In 2014, the Nordic Genetic Resource Center published a report on the current status and conservation of the Nordic brown bee. This final report of an international ad-hoc working group, consisting of beekeepers, researchers and members of national beekeeping organizations came to the conclusion that cooperation amongst actors and coordination atthe national and international level in the conservation of the brown bee is of utmost importance. More specifically, consistent characterization of bee populations in the Nordic region to facilitate exchange of breeding material where necessary and development and promotion of brown bee specific management techniques were identified as important conservation measures. The ultimate goal is to have viable populations of brown bees, with characteristics that beekeepers value, in each of the Nordic countries. A priority list of recommended actions for the conservation of the brown bee in the Nordic region was compiled for the first time in 2015 and updated in this second version in 2019. Subjects: Lantbruksvetenskap och veterinärmedicin, Lantbruksvetenskap, skogsbruk och fiske, Jordbruksvetenskap, Genetiska resurser, Biologi, Miljö och klimat Permanent link: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:norden:org:diva-5627 Publication date: 2019 maj 21

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The Broken Bees’ Nest Beekeeping, Makers Make It Work By Lydia Lukidis Illustrated by Andre Ceolin Kane Press, Inc., 2019 I won a copy of Lydia’s book, The Broken Bees’ Nest, through Kathy Temean and her blog, Writing and Illustrating. Thanks to Lydia for the delightful copy and to Kathy for introducing me to The Broken Bees’ Nest. What I like about this book: I love bees, so this picture book is perfect for me. My current dream is to capture a swarm and put a hive out in our pasture. Guess what The Broken Bees’ Nest is about? Capturing a swarm from a broken hive! This book is about a beekeeper and how she helps two children rescue bees from a broken hive. It’s also about family and being outdoors and engaging in fun play while enjoying nature. I loved learning more about bees-from the story, the sidebars, and the back matter pages. This book is easy to read, includes vibrant illustrations, and provides lots of bee information in a fun, engaging way. As my granddaughter said the first time we read it, “Again!” We’ll keep reading The Broken Bees’ Nest! I think this will help her overcome her fear of bees. Arun and Keya find the perfect tree for a tree house. Too bad it comes with a battered bees’ nest! These bees need a new home―right away! Tying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make It Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. This charming story explores the Makers theme of Beekeeping and includes explanatory sidebars and an insect-related activity for young makers to try themselves!

Raw Honey from Happy Bees My name is Paul and after years of living in the busy finance environment, I decided it was time to make a change. London was full of action, new experiences and interesting people, but I was always missing something that was deep within me – nature. During the next year I left my finance career and moved back to Lithuania, where I immersed myself in my Baltic heritage. I turned to the deep roots of my ancestors and learned the real honey traditions passed down by generations of beekeepers. My aim was to bring a spoonful of unspoilt nature to our fast-paced modern world, and that’s how Bee Baltic was born. Raw. Unprocessed. Unpasteurised. Honey the way nature made it. Baltic bees roam wild meadows and woodlands filled with native wildflowers, linden blossoms and wild buckwheat to make deliciously healthy, sweet honey. Our job is to provide them with a safe and ethical environment to thrive in. But due to 21st century’s extreme use of pesticides, pollution and expansion of big cities, bees are on a steep decline all around the world. And as they pollinate about 70% of all food crops, bees are crucial to our environment. That’s why Bee Baltic works with a selection of small-scale local beekeepers, including the owner Paul, that promote ethical beekeeping practices. Through our bee products, you can support the sustainable and responsible beekeeping, which will help to save the bees. "Just like my grandfather passed on the love of bees to me, so is Bee Baltic sharing the goodness of real honey with you." - Paul, Chief Beekeeper at Bee Baltic. What is raw & natural honey? Thanks to mother nature, we can offer you honey in its most natural form - unprocessed, unpasteurised, and 100% raw. Unlike shop bought honey, raw honey is completely free of antibiotics and pesticides. It’s naturally antibacterial and is a great supplement to your diet. All of our honey is gently filtered by hand to remove any large solids to make it into a heavenly golden liquid. Unlike industrialised heat treatment and filtering, the traditional preparation method of honey keeps all the natural nutritional properties. Due to the natural process of glucose separating from water, raw honey will crystallise as time goes by. While many people believe that this is a sign of honey going bad, it’s quite the opposite. The crystallisation process is a sign that your honey is natural, without added sugar syrups and heat treatments. Bees always come first. Sustainable and ethical beekeeping practices is what Bee Baltic stands for. We take great pride in our traditional beekeeping methods. As a result, our bees are cared for with natural healing remedies, which are free from any antibiotics. Our honey is tested at a certified laboratory to meet the standards of 100% raw and natural honey. We deeply care for the bees and their existence. Bee Baltic’s priority is to ensure they have a safe environment that they can flourish in. To help us make an impact that matters, all you have to do is enjoy our Baltic liquid gold.

by Betsy Seeton When she talked, and she loved to talk, she picked a place in the air not far from where I’d be sitting, like she was looking through a window to the past, and she’d smile in that way sweet memories make all of us smile. She’d kind of rear back, her hands folded in her lap with one hand always clutching a tissue and her legs crossed at her thick ankles. With great pride and affection she’d resurrect her childhood. Her eyes would dart back to mine every now and then to see what reaction I might be having and then they’d head back to her imaginary window. She had an infectious laugh. I can still hear it and it still brings a smile to my face. Born twenty five years before the 1st World War, she was the youngest of five children and full of pepper. A native of Colorado, she was a happy kid and fearless too. When she would tell me stories about her tomboy ways, I always liked that we had that in common. She spoke of riding her father’s bulls in their pasture and jumping on unsaddled horses. She was a sharpshooter with a rifle and pistol, and just as savvy with a fly rod. She could out fish any man and used to tell this story about an old guy who ran into her on the stream one day. He couldn’t seem to catch a fish that day and when she appeared with a basket full of plump, fresh trout like she could always catch, he was quite put out with her. For more dramatic effect she’d lower her voice to imitate this man and as she did so her chin would nearly touch her chest. Then she’d blurt out what he had said to her that day, “What’s your name???!!” I don’t remember much else of that story, but it was so funny to hear her tell it because if you hadn’t been paying close attention, as a friend of mine hadn’t been one time, when she’d say “What’s your name?” in that demanding tone, my friend was completely startled and quickly but feebly muttered her name. This would throw my grandma off balance for a moment, but she’d laugh it off and continue with the story. I guess I was too busy laughing at what had just happened to follow along until she was finished. When she’d tell me she was quite the looker in her day she’d squeeze her blue hair with both hands and her blue-gray eyes would take on a fresh sparkle. It was hard for me to envision my plump, short grandma as a young woman with long, thick auburn hair, but that’s the picture she painted of herself and there were family photos to prove it. She used to talk about the many beaus that pursued her. There was one story about her gentleman callers she was very fond of telling. It was when grandpa came to see her one day (long before he became my grandpa) and she had to sneak him out the back door while her other beau was knocking at the front door. When she spoke about her father it was obvious how much she adored him. For a short time he was the mayor of the small mountain town they lived in, but what he was best known for was being a successful miner. The family argues to this day about what kind of a man great-grandpa was. There’s no disagreement about him being nice and loving, but there’s speculation about whether he was a gambler and a drinker partly because of the way he made and lost fortunes. Either way, he always sounded like an interesting character and someone I thought I would’ve enjoyed knowing. I grew up sharing a room and a double bed with her through my first year in Jr. High. Looking back, I can’t believe I was that old and still sleeping in the same bed as my grandma. But it was what I’d always done so it didn’t cross my mind as being unusual at the time. And I know I was in the seventh grade when we were still sharing a bed because that was the year I had my first crush and I remember telling her all about him. He and I were friends first and briefly something more and then quickly back to simply friends. After that he fell hard for a friend of mine and she for him. But I digress. I have this very special memory of her around Christmas time when I was about five or six. I awoke during the early morning hours of Christmas day. I was so excited to go see if Santa had come, and to maybe get a peek at the jolly man himself. Grandma was awake too. In fact, she probably woke me on her nightly jaunt to the bathroom. I was just about to get out of bed when she told me about how she’d just seen Santa that night and that he wanted her to tell me how proud he was of me. She said Santa knew I’d stay in bed like a good little girl because he’d been watching me throughout the year and he knew I was special. She told me I’d best not get out of bed for a few more hours because of course I wouldn’t want to disappoint Santa since he wanted me to get a full night’s sleep. I was amazed she actually talked to Santa and that he knew who I was. I was so glad she’d caught me before I headed out to see what was under the tree. I quickly pulled the covers over me and forced myself back to sleep content in believing that Santa and my grandma loved me very much. Grandma often told me I was the apple of her eye. I always thought that was a funny way of telling someone how much they meant, but the way my grandma would say it made me feel very special and loved. Grandma was in her thirties before she got pregnant with my dad. She and grandpa had been trying to have a baby for over seven years and had all but given up. So when she finally got pregnant for the first time she was elated. And since she didn’t know if she’d ever have another child it was easy to understand how much she adored my father. To hear her talk my father was a prodigy. She often told the story about him getting into their 1920 Ford truck at the age of three and driving it around the block. She said he stood up to reach the gas pedal and held onto the steering wheel real tight. I didn’t know if she was being entirely accurate, but it was a favorite story of mine. She was the first to admit how protective she was with my dad and she didn’t argue when he said if it weren’t for his father intervening on occasions, she’d have raised him up to be a real sissy. I guess there wasn’t a drinking age in my dad’s day because grandma used to talk about serving up hot toddies on cold days and how much my dad liked them. He’d come in after a rainy day of fishing when he was about five years old and he’d shiver real good in an attempt to get her to warm him up with one of her famous hot toddies. She’d laugh when she told this story. She thought it was so cute and smart of him. I thought it was too. I loved that my grandma had her own cabin in the mountains, and I loved staying with her when I got the chance. She heated the place with a wood/cook stove and we used a chamber pot at night and the outhouse during the day. Her bedroom was always cold at night because it was kept closed off from the heated part of the cabin, and when I was little she’d let me warm my cold feet on her stomach. I’d giggle every time because she’d make these loud sounds when my feet landed on her. Just thinking about it makes me smile. I remember cuddling with her and listening to the sound of rain hitting her tin roof. For some reason the taste of cantaloupe to this day reminds me of her because it was something she often served at breakfast when I spent the night. Ever since I could remember, Grandma had a bad hip . She would struggle to get up whether out of a kitchen chair or from a couch. When she’d finally stand she’d take a step or two like babies do when they’re first learning to walk. It would be slow and uncertain and she’d pause between steps until her muscles and joints got loosened up. I could see her face wince from the pain and her shoulders would tighten. But I don’t remember her ever sitting around and complaining about it. She endured her pain like a champ. I remember thinking how I wouldn’t have been such a good sport. As I think of it now I wonder if her silence was partly because she was afraid of doctors. My dad wanted her to consider getting a hip replacement but she never came close to entertaining the idea. It took a long time for the family to even convince her to use a cane. I never really thought about it before but I guess she had her stubborn ways. Because of her hip giving her so much pain she couldn’t bend over much past her knees. As a result of this she couldn’t trim her toenails or put on her right nylon stocking very easily. For a while she learned to put the stocking on by first placing it around a piece of bent cardboard. She’d get it just so and then drop it to the floor. She’d slide her foot into it and after some finagling she’d bend just far enough to reach an edge of the stocking. With more wriggling and enough time she’d get the stocking pulled up. It wasn’t long though before she asked me to help. I’d like to say that I volunteered to help and maybe I did; I’m really not sure. I just remember how there were times it bothered me to always be the one who had to put on her stocking. She wouldn’t ask anyone else or let anyone else help her but me. As I sit here today thinking about how I clipped her toenails and put that stocking on, I can only hope I never let on that I was put out by those chores at times. I loved her very much so I hope that my love concealed any irritation I was feeling. She started smoking when she was fifty years old. It was after the unexpected heart attack and death of grandpa. I never met him, but his death left a huge void in grandma’s life, so she came to live with us soon after that. She smoked Kent cigarettes and she always used to tell me that she never inhaled. She really believed she wasn’t inhaling even when as she was saying it the smoke would pour out of her nose. I used to giggle at her about that one. Even a child knows when someone is inhaling a cigarette. She used to hold the cigarette between her forefinger and middle finger and often propped that same hand up near her face when she took little naps. The smoke would rise up into the front of her hair and turn it yellow. Something grandma used to do every day was the section in the local newspaper with the scrambled words. She was very proud of her two year college education and was a whiz at grammar and spelling. She used to teach grammar school and she always corrected me if I spoke incorrectly. Every now and then I’d get to help her unscramble a word if she found herself particularly stumped, which wasn’t very often. I still think of her when I see that section in the paper. And when I unscramble the words from time to time she’s never far from my mind. Another thing grandma liked to do was play cards and she even liked to gamble a bit. Every summer she got together with some ladies in the area and they’d play a game called Spite and Malice and bet with stacks of pennies. I always thought it cool to have a grandma who’d bend the law by gambling even if it was just for pennies. She was always available to play a game of cards with me. In fact, I don’t recall her ever being too busy to play with me. I used to pull pranks on her. She'd be doing the nightly dinner dishes and I'd sneak in the kitchen and move something or take something. While I hid to watch her reaction, I could barely contain my giggles. For years, I had no idea she was playing along with me. She had me believing I was a successful trickster. One time I rolled the portable dishwasher out of the kitchen and she pretended she had no idea what happened to it. Her favorite television shows were Red Skelton and any of the Lucy shows. She watched other shows but those were the ones I remember the most. She also liked the Red Fox show, which no one in the family understood. People liked my grandma a lot. She had a real pioneer spirit having been born in Ouray, Colorado and raised out west in the Rocky Mountains. Being a fisherwoman and a sharp shooter set her apart from a lot of other grandmas. And she knew how to pan gold which a lot of people were fascinated by. She was rich with Colorado history, which made for good story telling. But like a lot of young kids I didn’t appreciate as much as I should have the wealth of information she possessed. I remember the high lights like her being the first woman to come into the mining camp in Taylor Park over Tin Cup pass on a horse drawn sleigh. What I wouldn’t give now to ask her more questions about those days. She had a secret code for I love you. She'd squeeze my hand once for each word. So no matter where we were, she could reach over to me and gently squeeze my hand three times. I passed that down to my own children. I don't know if she made it up, or if was started by someone who loved her, but the code lives on. I don’t know that she ever believed man really landed on the moon. Deep down I think she wondered if it weren’t somehow just a big hoax. She used to tell me the older she got the dumber she felt. She didn’t understand all the advances having to do with technology. (I have some understanding of what she meant by that as I grow older.) Having lived in the days of oil lamps, horse and buggies, outhouses, and telephones that routed through operators, by the end of the seventies life bore only a fossil-like resemblance to what she grew up knowing. My grandma died the same month and year as Elvis Presley. I was twenty years old that year and her death hit me pretty hard. She was the first person in my life to die. I’d had great-aunts and uncles die, but no one I loved with all my heart the way I did my grandma. Every child should have the opportunity to know a grandparent the way I did. She shaped me in ways I’ll probably never fully know, but I’m certain I’m a better person because of her. And I know my life was so much richer for having her be such a big part of it. I think it was Joe Campbell who said, "The world's full of people who have stopped listening to themselves." I wonder if people can even hear themselves? The vast majority are on their computers with their TVs blaring in the background, and tweeting or texting at the same time; so busy trying to connect with others, yet never slowing down and quieting their own lives or minds enough to be in touch with themselves. They seek to fill through social media what they would do well to fill just in getting to know who they really are and what they truly want their lives to be. Fear also plays a role in creating detours that take us away from ourselves. Fear can be cleverly disguised as pragmatic, sound, rational reasons why we can't or don't make changes that would help us live more soul feeding lives. Fear even keeps our lives overly busy and preoccupied so we don't respond to our discontent whether it's in our relationships, our jobs, or our health. "I'm one part feather in the wind and one part gypsy ..." I've been meditating for a few years and am still such a beginner. I meditate in different ways and it's rarely in the lotus position with hands on my knees and index finger and thumb forming a circle. I'm not a routine kind of person, so I don't have a set time. I don't eat to a clock and I don't meditate to one. I do occasionally time my meditations to track my progress, yet that's a bit of a misnomer, because progress sounds too clinical and sterile. Being able to be in my head and take a journey through thoughts feels like a special gift. Sometimes I visualize a particular setting. I won't go into details because it's oddly personal, but sometimes I'm in the nineteenth century. Clothes are drying outside on a breezy morning hanging from a clothesline and from there my thoughts explore the town, the people and whatever. Sometimes I'm down by the river along the forest's edge. Other times I'm in the here and now just reining in my thoughts toward stillness. Sometimes meditation music plays on the computer. Other times it's silent. Still other times, it's just being still, being quiet, just being. I flow with whatever I happen to feel on a particular day, at a particular moment. I've tried a schedule. I've tried a format. It doesn't work for me. I'm not wired that way. I'm one part feather in the wind and one part gypsy. I've tried being something else like more anchored, more conventional, more normal or just plain more. But it's not me. I get root rot if I can't move around and if I'm living by a clock and calendar. But I digress. Whatever method of meditation I choose on any given day isn't what's important and isn't the point. Mediating is. I need a certain amount of undisturbed time each day to feel the calm, the quiet, and my breath. It's part of keeping my balance. There are parts of me that change and grow, and with age and time, I like more of what I see happening on the inside, which is what helps me accept what I see happening on the outside. Meditation has played a big part in this feeling. A blog on ageing is soon to come! [This is a re-post from September 9, 2009.] This was the first time I've ever seen these pine grossbeaks in my yard. These birds look a bit tropical to me instead of something you'd see at 10,000 feet in this dry Colorado mountain climate. You can still see the frost on the leaves. (20 degrees this morning!) I took this photo out my kitchen window as I was reheating my coffee. I'd just finished the entry below about trophy hunters. What a nice way to wash away those thoughts. I had four birds land in this willow. Two red males and two mustard colored females. I just watched as they ate at the leaves and looked for bugs. I didn't immediately grab my camera. The branches bowed and swayed from their weight. Finally, I snapped a few pictures. A photo like this doesn't begin to capture the essence of seeing these wild birds fly into my yard to feast on the natural folage. I don't expect it will even make anyone pause to really look at it. In a world so fast paced, with the ability for grand special effects, the joy of these very simple little things are seldom appreciated. (I've been there.) It's hard to even express how something so small is so delightful. People see birds everyday. Why or how could that be special? But it was. It is. It's okay that others might not get it. Experiencing it is enough. Just thought I'd try and share -- maybe plant a seed. Maybe remind you to go a little slower sometimes. Maybe then you'll begin to notice the smaller, simpler, joyful things in your own life and it'll add some good stuff the way it does to mine. If you can sort out what's true about nutrition, the causes of obesity, the ins/outs of sugar addiction, fat consumption: is it good or bad, what types of grain are good to eat, if any, then please weigh in. I find going to the grocery store a purely painful process, as much for my thin pocketbook, as for what's healthy and what's not. I find it reprehensible that GMO foods aren't labeled. I want to avoid not only GMO, but companies campaigning against labeling. How can this even be an issue?! Every product in our country comes with overdoses of labeling and yet we have to fight to know what's in the food we're buying? So crazy. It's a sick commentary on our capitalist society. And if you think it's not about money -- all about money -- then you must not be paying attention. Other labels try to deceive the consumer with obscure scientific words, or claims of being natural when they aren't, so I don't know who or what to believe. I've cut out most all breads, most all of the time, but I forget all the reasons why. I know I started thinking about bread differently when I read about human hair as an ingredient that came under the name L-cysteine. Google it if you don't believe me. "Traditionally L-Cysteine is produced from feathers, pig bristles and sometimes even human hair. These days L-Cysteine can also be produced synthetically but apparently human hair remains one of the richest sources of this amino acid – it makes up about 14% of your hair - and there is a small industry in China making the additive from hair clippings." Which oils are good/bad? Eat butter or margarine or neither? Is the new thing now to eat more fat after being told to eat low fat? I hear reduced fat is horrible, but is it? What are all the names of sugar I'm supposed to remember so I don't buy something loaded with it? Thankfully, I'm a vegetarian so I don't have to worry about buying toxic tuna or hormone ridden meats shot full of antibiotics. I also gave up milk this last year so I don't worry about the controversy of the ill effects of from that. Some schools of thought recommend cutting out most fruit because of the sugar. How much fruit is healthy? The debate rages on. Who am I to believe? All I know right now is to eat many different organic vegetables. I've cut way down on my fruit consumption. (I love fruit though.)I don't have to know anything about meat since I don't eat it. I have two dairy products to finish cutting out of my diet and I eat little of either one right now. I don't have an issue with eating eggs from a local farmer down the road where I can see how the chickens are treated. I'm sure there is a school of thought that says I shouldn't eat them. People ask where I get my protein from. Aside from all kinds of nuts, green veggies have a good amount of protein, so do beans. (8 vegetables that are the highest in protein.) Off and on I work to stay away from sugar. Right now, I'm in the stay-away-from-it phase. In fact, this whole post began all about sugar addiction. I just know that the less I eat sugar, the less I crave it. I've also read many articles about the negative affects of it. But if I could feel good about eating it, I'd eat some every single day. Clearly, it IS addictive. Are you addicted to sugar? Dr. Mark Hyman wrote an article in the Huffington Post that you can read called 5 Clues You're Addicted to Sugar. Click to READ. THE MYTH according to Robert H. Lustig, M.D.: "If you eat it, you better burn it or you'll store it." The consensus among the major health organizations (USDA, AHA, AND, ADA) is that we should aim for less than 1500 mg of sodium per day, and definitely not more than 2300 mg. (source) Dr. Lustig says the reason Coke has so much sugar in it is to mask the amount of salt in Coke designed to keep you thirsty. Every 8 oz of Coke has 19 mg. of sodium. Dr. Lustig is challenged here by Alan Aragon. Aragon opines what he believes is true about Lustig's presentation and what he argues is not factual. Personally, I don't know which person to believe. For every article anyone can supply me about any food item, I can easily come up with contradictory information to bolster the opposing argument. I simply don't know what to believe. The idea is to die young as late as possible. The tell-tale signs that the end is near are evident in the plump, curling petals, but the beauty and signs of a life well lived is equally apparent. So while it was a beautiful rose it is also still a beautiful rose. Just as there is beauty in youth, there is also beauty in age. (This is a re-post from May 26, 2011) Old is when regrets take the place of dreams. The roses below were fresh birthday flowers less than two weeks ago. Maybe it's the artist in me that appreciates them as they've aged. I love their texture, the shapes, and all the earth tone colors. Far from looking like the roses we traditionally cherish, I still see so much beauty in them. How old would you be if you didn't know how old you were? It is possible at any age to discover a lifelong desire you never knew you had. Some people, no matter how old they get, never lose their beauty - they merely move it from their faces into their hearts. I complain that the years fly past, but then I look in a mirror and see that very few of them actually got past. We've put more effort into helping folks reach old age than into helping them enjoy it. ~Frank A. Clark I am old enough to see how little I have done in so much time, and how much I have to do in so little. True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country. "The older I grow, the more I listen to people who don't say much. " ~ Germain G. Glidden If you think I missed a blog entry yesterday, here it is from my other website. I manage this site and www.gettingintouchwithnature.com where my photos are posted and I keep a daily 'photo blog' of my latest captures. Below is the first part of yesterday's blog. To see photos and read the rest of it click on the image below or click here. Here's a photo I took on the Mt. Everest trek in Nepal of some marvelous yaks. You could click here or on the yaks to see more photos of yaks and Nepal in another article I wrote about these amazing animals. 21st Century Health Challenges for Honeybees excerpts from an article by Donald Studinski* "You hear repeatedly that the decline of the honeybee population is the result of a complex set of factors. For example, in this report, our government tries to explain how the issue is just too difficult to understand." ~ Donald Studinski Studinski goes on to say, "It’s clearly the case that many factors affect honeybee health. However, the emphasis placed on confusion is meant to distract you from the primary contributor: the massive use of poisons. These impact the nervous and immune systems of insects and render them more vulnerable to the remaining factors that can affect their health—all while making a fortune for the poison manufacturers." [source] "....a fairly simple take away (from Studinski's article): We are rewarding chemical companies with tremendous wealth for covering our planet in poison, and the honeybees are warning us that something terribly wrong is taking place in our environment." What are systematic poisons? By their very nature, they are prophylactic. Don Studinski explains, "That means they’re used to prevent the pest problem in advance, rather than taking the IPM approach. I say this because in many cases it’s used as seed coating—not to treat a pest problem but to make sure the plant is poison to any pest before it even grows. Systemic poisons are also very long-lived. The aerobic half-life of imidacloprid is 997 days. That’s nearly three years before it metabolizes into half as much poison. And because the poison is water soluble, it travels well. Any contaminated soil will in turn contaminate the plants growing in that soil. This includes not just weeds, but also food crops." [source] READ FULL ARTICLE HERE About Don Studinski Don Studinski, dba Honeybee Keep, is a permaculture enthusiast and member of the board of directors at Living Systems Institute (LSI) where he applies permaculture philosophy to beekeeping. Honeybee Keep manages Colorado's first Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) apiaries: LSI in Golden and Cottonwood Farm in Boulder. As a beekeeping mentor, Don provides advice and counsel for students throughout the United States, teaches classes and performs public speaking events. He writes extensively about beekeeping on his own website and for a variety of others, including Bee Culture magazine, Peak Prosperity and Honeybee Haven. I first posted this back in March of 2011 before marijuana was legalized in Colorado. With more interest now in hemp in general, I thought it deserved a repost. by Betsy Seeton Hemp may be one of the least understood or perhaps most misunderstood plants on the planet. That needs to be qualified by adding in the United States. Never has there been a plant been more demonized or idolized than hemp. Again, in the United States. It’s perhaps as politically charged a word as ‘healthcare’ or ‘war’ is in a presidential debate. If I were to rate the challenge of hemp research, the way river rafters rate rapids on a scale of one to five, five being the most challenging, I'd have to say that navigating through the river of articles on hemp, trying to distinguish fact from fiction, has clearly been a five. Just the mention of hemp probably conjures up for many of you, colors ranging from tan to beige and you see clumsy, thick, coarse cloth or rope, that is, of course, if you’re not thinking about the drugged out culture of the 60’s and envisioning a marijuana leaf stamped across the front of a hemp made t-shirt. Well, you’re in for a surprise. Hemp has a rich history and is a vast resource that quite arguably could contribute to creating a more sustainable environment around the globe. Some actually refer to it as a miracle crop. Click image below to see more pictures of hemp being farmed. Some basic facts first. Hemp is thought to be native to Central Asia and has been cultivated for over ten thousand years. Bits of hemp fabric, some of the oldest relics of human history, have been found in tombs dating back to around 8000 B.C.. Some fun trivia. Thomas Jefferson made some of his first drafts of the Declaration of Independence on hemp paper. Both Jefferson and George Washington grew hemp and Ben Franklin owned a hemp paper mill. Jefferson sold the dried stalk of hemp to the U.S. Navy as outfitting material. The Gutenberg bible and Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderful were both printed on hemp paper. The first Levi jeans were made from hemp and Betsy Ross made the first American flag using hemp fibers. Hemp was commercially grown in Colonial times in the U.S. up through the 1930’s. After the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 it continued growing throughout the United States with increasing governmental regulation making it more and more expensive. During WWII, the U.S. Army and the U.S. Department of Agriculture promoted the “Hemp for Victory” campaign through a black and white film encouraging the U.S. to grow hemp following the Japanese cutting off the supply of Manila hemp. The Federal government even subsidized industrial hemp for farmers who grew more than a million acres. Illinois was the largest supplier at that time. Industrial hemp is a distinct variety of the plant species cannabis sativa L, otherwise known as marijuana. Because of hemp’s importance in the fabric made for sails during Colonial times, the word "canvass" is rooted in "cannabis". Industrial hemp usually contains less than .03% of the drug inducing agent, THC. Marijuana, on the other hand strives for 3% - 5% and higher. Most agree that you’d get sick before you got high trying to smoke industrial hemp. The growing conditions of each are vastly different. Marijuana needs space, while industrial hemp thrives only in very densely planted populations. They also differ in what gets harvested and when. Nonetheless, the United States is the only industrialized nation to classify industrial hemp as a controlled substance. Anyone in the United States wanting to grow industrial hemp must register with the DEA as a Schedule I manufacturer. The permitting process and security precautions mandated for growing the plant are extensive and the end result is very expensive. Colorado introduced legislation in 1995 to allow farmers to grow industrial hemp, but it failed to pass. Nine of sixteen other states passed legislation calling for study, research or production of industrial hemp. It passed in Arkansas, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota and Virginia. Approximately thirty one countries around the world distinguish industrial hemp from marijuana; Canada, France and China, being the largest suppliers. However, legal constraints have prevented industrial hemp from being grown on a large scale in most developed nations. As a fiber for fabric, hemp is longer, stronger, more absorbent and warmer than cotton. It also is highly absorbent to dyes and aids in blocking harmful UV rays. Hemp is used to make high quality linen and when blended with other fabrics, it creates a stronger, longer lasting product that retains softness. Hemp fibers are mildew and microbe resistant, which in addition to clothing, make them great for the production of sails, tarps, awnings and carpets. As a fashion designer who’s considering hemp in your green clothing line, it’s always good to know as much as you can about the plant behind the product. Hemp can grow well without pesticides, herbicides and fungicides. Consider that cotton uses up to 50% of the pesticides sprayed in the world. Hemp uses much less water to grow than cotton and the end product is more biodegradable. The bark of the hemp stalk contains the bast fibers, which are among the planet’s longest, natural soft fibers and very rich in cellulose. Unlike cotton, hemp grows in many climate zones and grows rapidly. Germination to maturity takes 90-120 days. Average height at harvesting time is two to four meters. 150 plants can grow per square meter. This density increases fiber production and helps choke out weed growth, which is one reason pesticides aren’t needed. Hemp produces more pulp per acre than timber and because it uses fewer chemicals in pulp processing than timber, hemp results in less wastewater contamination. The long fibers in hemp mean it can be recycled more times than wood-based paper. It can also be bleached using gentle hydrogen peroxide versus chlorine based compounds and dioxins that are both quite toxic. The biocarbons in hemp can be processed into a wide range of biomass energy sources. Hemp is used to make a huge variety of products. One article claimed as many as 25,000 but I don’t have time to count. Suffice to say there are dozens of applications for industrial hemp. It’s used in such things as margarine, salad oil, soap, cosmetics, lip balm, lotions, sunscreen, lubricating oils, and food supplements. The oil from the hemp seed is used in making inks, fuel, solvents, paint, and varnish. It’s used to make paper, sails, tarps, pet food, insulation, and building materials like fiberboard. Hemp hurds are used to manufacture cellophane, plastic, cement blocks and even used as in a substitute for fiberglass. Hemp is touted for its exceptional vegetable protein and considered by some to be more digestible and longer lasting than soybeans. Supposedly, unlike soy, hemp doesn’t have to be cooked or fermented to be digestible. From many angles and especially as a fiber for making great fashions, I give industrial hemp a green light for its versatile features, including its soft touch and its light carbon footprint . 1. I did not know this about a box of tin foil. 2. Kangaroos are only the size of a jelly bean when born and are very under-developed. They climb into the pouch, attach to a teat and finish their development in the pouch rather than the uterus. 3. I learned the difference between a vole and a mole. 4. 15 COOL THINGS ABOUT COFFEE 5. This is more in the category of 'found interesting' but I put here nonetheless. Click on the image below to read the 13 activities. The first part of the page has a short blog about When It's Hard To Be Kind, which is also worth a read. 6. I did not know Amazon has a video on demand service similar to Netflix. I'm trying it out free for the month (I don't own a TV) and have discovered a new show I'd never even heard of called JUSTIFIED. 7. Alfred Bernhard Nobel (of the nobel peace prize) was a Swedish chemist, engineer, innovator, and armaments manufacturer. He was the inventor of dynamite in 1866. Here's a link about Alfred Nobel for young children. "Dynamite and detonating caps were much in demand in the construction industry. Because of this, Alfred was able to put up factories in 90 different places. He lived in Paris but often traveled to his factories in more than 20 countries. He was once described as "Europe's richest vagabond." He worked intensively in Stockholm (Sweden), Hamburg (Germany), Ardeer (Scotland), Paris and Sevran (France), Karlskoga (Sweden) and San Remo (Italy). He also experimented in making synthetic rubber and leather and artificial silk. By the time of his death in 1896 he had 355 patents." Source 8. In 1905 Bertha Von Suttner was the first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. 9. I'd like to read this book. Leo Tolstoy compared the effect Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" had on the abolition of slavery to the effect "Lay Down Your Arms" was having towards the abolition of war. "This popular novel introduced thousands of readers of her time to the arguments of pacifism. Written in an autobiographic style this book tells the story of a woman raised in a military family who becomes opposed to war and sets out to document rational arguments against the patriotic reasons nations put forward to justify their wars. Set in the second half of the 19th century, the story begins when she is a young woman in Austria who falls in love with a young officer in the army." Source 10. The will set up to establish the Nobel Peace Prize was not so peacefully accepted by relatives and was contested for 4 years. "Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel The quote by Mark Twain was something similar to what my mother taught me. It always stuck with me. The following are my thoughts on anger. They've served me well. When someone treats us rudely or incorrectly judges us, we feel disrespected. Lack of respect makes us feel unappreciated. Lack of appreciation boils down to feeling undervalued. Peel one more layer back and what we have is feeling misunderstood. No one likes that. Being misunderstood is wholly contrary to the core of being human. Even if we don’t agree with one another, we want to feel understood and we want to understand. The desire and need to communicate are both inherent in our nature. And at the center of successful communication is establishing mutual understanding. So when something happens or something is said that dismantles, distorts, or disrupts “mutual understanding” the result is pain, often first experienced as anger. Anger may be the mind’s defense mechanism to stave off impending pain the way adrenaline will strengthen the body and put it on high alert preparing for a fight or flight response. A healthy mind and body will let go of the anger and the adrenaline will subside in order to resume functioning in normal range versus a sustained ‘heightened ability’ range. Anger is fed when emotions are ignored and by avoiding rational thought. Anger actually shuts down some of our brain’s ability to correctly process information, so rational thought isn’t an option in the heat of anger. "Anybody can become angry - that is easy, but to be angry In a healthy person, anger is typically short lived. But some people intentionally buffer themselves from pain by focusing on their anger. (You might experience passive aggressive behavior versus outright anger, but anger is central to what they feel.) Others keep the pain continually at bay through a relentlessly tight grip on anger. This persistent anger is actually unprocessed pain. This is key. It’s key to understanding angry people and it’s the key point I want to make. So let me repeat that. “Persistent anger is actually unprocessed pain.” I encountered an angry person the day I wrote this article. I know him well. He is someone who has a lifetime of unprocessed pain. He has been a broken soul since childhood. When he unleashed his anger on me this morning, I did not feel a need to reciprocate. I immediately recognized that I was being misunderstood and misjudged, and knew that his own brokenness was manifesting his anger. He has been an angry person most of his life, yet to the public eye, he has kept his anger often hidden. It correlated into being an unhappy person, but he also hid that through other emotional plays. When he lashed out at me today, my reaction was to bypass anger and go straight to my pain. I was momentarily stunned as he sped off in his car. We’d been at a gas station. I was standing next to my parked car when he yelled at me. At one point, he actually puffed up physically and got nose to nose with me, poised to strike, like I’d seen him do when he wanted the other guy to know he was prepared to make his point with his fist. I didn’t flinch because he’d never raised a hand to me. I just knew he was over the top with anger. "In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already A witness to all this stood near my side as completely confused as I, knowing that I’d done nothing to provoke such a reaction and even tried to offer words in my defense but was also quickly shut down by his spewing wrath. Amidst the proverbial dust left by his speeding tires, I began to tremble. Tears rushed like a flood, so quickly in fact, that they simply fell from my eyes without the normal roll down my cheeks. I’d collapsed into the driver’s seat, and sat engine off, eyes blurry trying to figure out what triggered his outburst and to make sense of what felt like a stopover in the Twilight Zone. A thousand and one things flew through my mind flashing like poorly edited movie trailers. I took a few deep breaths and exhaled with some loud guttural sighs and somewhere between the stream of consciousness and analysis, I found some composure and then came the strength. I never once felt anger. It never occurred to me to cuss him out. I never thought of vengeance. It was a crazy display of misplaced emotions. It doesn't excuse it... only half way explains it.... When I realized his anger was not my problem or I should say, I wasn’t going to let it become my problem, my pain subsided. Those thoughts aroused an inner strength and I stopped dissolving. I wasn’t going to let his dysfunction take me down. All this came in the first fifteen minutes following the explosive scene. I drove a couple of hours back to my home and even took a long route that I hadn’t taken in years and photographed some birds along the way and enjoyed the beautiful mountain scenery. Letting go can feel like a gift we give ourselves on days like this. My cat is not much of a hunter or as I've heard it called a "mouser". She has caught little critters, but her thing is to play with them. She doesn't set out to kill and eat them. This morning, and this is a first, she brought me a baby vole. It was injured from a slight puncture wound on the left side of the cheek, but only dazed and scared. I was on the phone with my daughter at the time. She knew why I was hanging up and she immediately emailed me and said she'd find out what the best thing to do would be. She grew up with a cat who used to drop all kinds of little animals in her bedroom that we tried to nurse back to health. I love all animals and this little creature was so cute. I teach my dog not to attack other animals and he knows what I expect of him, though I've seen him chase moving wildlife when he thinks I'm not watching. But he knew to be gentle when I showed him the vole. That's the wording I use. BE GENTLE. I say that over and over. So he sniffed, but would not have dared open his mouth to hurt the tiny life. And my cat, Sweetie, didn't want to hurt the vole either. In fact, the vole crawled up under her tummy and cuddled beneath her tail for awhile. Pictured above is the vole on her head and my kitty just let the vole sit there! My daughter called me with great contact information. She found a wildlife rehab person in my area who would have taken the vole if need be and would have treated the wounds. She also found a vet I could email photos of whatever animal was injured and I could get an identification plus medical care for free if needed. I was so impressed. She's incredible at problem solving! She's loved animals since she was a young child. The advice my daughter had for me was to release the vole back into the bushes in a protected area from the elements so she/he could stay warm. For now, I put some clothes in a cardboard box and put her where she could crawl into a hole in a tree or dig into the ground. I think she might still be in a little shock and need some extra warmth before venturing out on her own. I hope she finds her way back home or to safety somewhere. *Update: It's been a couple of hours and I checked on the vole. The box is empty, which is what I hoped. I will believe she is going to heal and get on with living. Researchers at the University of Georgia and the National Geographic conducted a study .... I grew up between the city and the mountains my whole life. My father hunted every year providing us with our yearly source of red meat with elk and venison. I was no fan of the overly cooked steaks. My mom and siblings and I had to help my father pack out the meat. He built a wood shack we called the meat house where he hung the animals to finish skinning them. He did all the processing and packaging himself. It was part of my father's contribution toward keeping food on the table for our family. We didn't have a lot of money. Even though I'm vegetarian, I understand hunting from the perspective of "needing" the food. I do NOT understand killing for sport and trophy. How does a rational, healthy minded person look at killing that gorgeous lion and pose for a "look at how powerful I am!" photo? What kind of twisted ego and heartless soul is that? When I was a child, my parents and I would visit this rich oil family who had a summer cabin near us. They went on African Safaris (this was in the 60's) and I remember seeing pictures around their place with the Mrs. and her elephant gun sitting on the leg of a huge and beautiful (but quite dead) African elephant. I was horrified and confused as a child that someone would fly half way across the world to go to a continent (that I longed to visit) for the purpose of shooting one of the most gorgeous, emotional, intelligent animals on the planet for any reason, much less as a trophy and for some lousy photographs. It's barbaric that trophy hunters feel what I can only guess is a sense of triumph and empowerment by killing and then capture their kill for posterity and ego showings by posing for photos with their dead victims. In the 21st Century man vs. beast?! Come on! Are there people out there who admire these killers? I won't even go into the whole stuffing and wall mounting the poor animal. That's a whole other level of creepy and aghast. These people must have such empty, egocentric souls. Okay. Enough. Now off to reheat my coffee and take a few slow, deep breaths. *A repost blog from 2011 I've been working on several articles today, but didn't finish one. I'm researching about 'tribes' in relationship to business. I was also working on the history of animals as entertainment since the Roman period. "He came out to San Diego to work on a It was December and I was meandering around the docks in San Diego photographing boats and birds and whatever caught my eye. That's when I happened upon an elderly, homeless man. Something drew me to him. I can't really explain it; never quite experienced something quite like it before. He was sitting on a cement half wall by the harbor. I sat next to him and drew out his story. He'd been in San Diego for 41 days and most of it was spent in the hospital following a stroke. He used his fingers to count the days. He had come from North Carolina where he'd worked in the timber industry, but after some timber contracts weren't renewed, he lost his job. He also had been a cook for many years. He'd been homeless for about 4 years and later in the conversation he made it clear that he was NOT an alcoholic nor a drinker at all and didn't use drugs. He came out to San Diego to work on a fishing boat, but had a stroke instead. The job was filled when he got out of the hospital. He told me where he makes his bed at night and how he uses a tarp and blanket. He said he can deal with the cold, but it was the hunger that was really hard. With his head hung low, he told me it was embarrassing to sit with a sign begging for money. He'd made 25 cents by the time I talked with him. It was two o'clock in the afternoon. The other day he had about $20 accumulated and some skateboarders rode by and stole his cup. People will occasionally give him food, but it often comes with strings. He explained that without teeth, eating was hard for him. Recently, some chips left his gums bloody, yet he said if he turns down what people offer him they chastise him. They snidely remark, "You must not be that hungry!" (Snidely is my word. It describes what he was trying to say.) He guessed they figure someone hungry should have no choice. Another story had him recently eating very spicy food (a gift) that made him sick because his stomach can't take it. He ate it because he felt obligated but decided he'd never do that again. He'd rather go hungry than eat something that made his stomach hurt worse than it already did. Then he added that the other reason it was hard to eat was that after his stroke the doctors diagnosed him with prostate cancer. He didn't seem to understand the impact of his illness only that it answered why he was losing weight. Oddly, he wasn't upset. He was matter of fact like someone responding to a parking ticket. He wasn't getting treatment for it. He had no money. He just shrugged. He often said, "God will provide for me." He proudly talked about being Cheyenne and how his grandmother was at the Sand Creek massacre. About living on the streets he said, "I don't make friends with the others," he said. "They stab me in the back and want money for booze." People don't look him in the eyes and few ever talk to him, but he doesn't judge them for it. I normally don't carry cash, and seldom give homeless money anymore, but this guy was different. I dug out a $5 bill and 4 one dollar bills. I knew that he would buy a meal with it - something he could eat and would like. It was money that would make a difference. It didn't have to be money that would be a solution -- just $ that would make a difference was enough. I'd never looked at it quite that way before. The whole experience showed me a side to the homeless I'd not understood or encountered before. I've met homeless who want to be homeless and actually enjoy the culture of living on the street. Others are running scams or are some kind of addict or mentally ill. This man, for whatever series of events in his life that led him there, was different. Maybe a lot of others are different too. Hmmm.. The interesting and uplifting thing was how he was dealing with everything. He had no bitterness. He was full of God and faith. His tone, even when mentioning the hardship and how people treated him badly, was not touched with resentment. There was forgiveness in his voice. Real forgiveness. He kept saying he was okay and it wasn't all bad. He wasn't out to hurt anyone. He wasn't angry or self absorbed. He was out there with his sign asking for money for food because he saw no other way and yet he was full of forgiveness about his situation and about the people around him who were not going to help. Even when I handed him the little bit of money, he looked me in the eyes and asked, "Don't you need that?" I replied, "Not as much as you do." Only then did he reach for it. His body visibly seemed to relax. I could see relief come over him because he knew he was going to eat that day. He had missed getting a meal the day before. As I left him, he thanked me for talking to him. He was also grateful for the money. I was left having learned about a life in someone else's shoes - someone I could have easily walked past without ever knowing. I felt grateful for the lessons and the experience. *This is a repost and the photo of the man is from my travels in Asia. I didn't want to take the man's photo and make him feel like an object. It didn't seem respectful, but for this story I wanted an image to go along with it and this one of the man from Laos fit perfectly. Wow! Did you know that you can access all kinds of books online that are no longer under copyright protection?! I'll leave you to explore for yourself and will make this a short blog so I can spend my time reading and exploring what's out there! Let me know what you find and I'll share what I discover! Internet Archive & OpenLibrary The Internet Archive includes the full text of more than 2.5 million e-books, including works of fiction, popular books, children's books, historical texts, and academic books. This includes e-books supplied by the Library of Congress. Books can be read online or downloaded and read in a variety of formats, including Plain Text (.txt), PDF (.pdf), ePub (.epub), Mobipocket (.mobi), Kindle (.azw), DAISY, and DJVU (.djvu). E-books from the Internet Archive can also be found throughOpen Library , an Internet Archive initiative devoted to texts. Google has partnered with more than 20,000 publishers and authors, and several major research libraries, to makes their publications discoverable through Google Books . While only limited text "snippets" can be viewed from books still protected by copyright, one can access the full text of many public domain books. Use the Advanced Search page to limit your search to full-text or public domain books. Books are available in PDF (.pdf) and ePub (.epub) formats. You can't be a nearly six foot American woman traveling alone through Asia for five months and not come away without some stories to tell. Just try buying a pair of shoes in a size 10 anywhere in Asia. It can't be done. I was headed to Indonesia and badly needed a pair of sandals. On my layover in Bangkok, arriving from Kathmandu, I had an entire staff at a shoe store running around holding up every variety of goofy looking men's shoes for me to nod or shake my head at. I'm not joking. I had seven or eight clerks, all under five foot two, trying to find a pair of sandals large enough to fit me that weren't too god awful ugly. (Women's sizes rarely went past a size 7.) The staff actually clapped when I held up the winning pair of green and black Tevo like sandals. When I was in Hanoi, I needed a second pair of jeans for my six day motorcycle trip through NE Vietnam. Women clothing sizes don't go past a 2 over there. So my quest for something that would fit landed me in a men's clothing store. The woman sales clerk, whose head didn't quite arrive mid way up my arm, only knew a couple of English words. One was "man" and the other "no-no". She lost her breath laughing at me while I tried on several pairs of men's jeans all the while shaking her hand from side to side saying, "No-no" trying to enlighten me by pointing out the jeans were for a man. I give her credit for containing her laughter to a mere giggle when it came time to ring me up. I was thrilled to find a pair that I could actually zip up and that went past my shin bone. “Why struggle to open a door between us when the whole wall is an illusion?” Most of my experience with thought painting began the year my daughter was put on life support many times over while waiting for a liver transplant. When faced with the thought of a child dying, it forces you to find ways to not go insane. Then there was the foreclosure on my beloved log home and a bout with cancer. Then there's the injustice and actions of dark hearts around me who have kept my daughter from being with her little girl and are keeping me from seeing or talking to my own granddaughter. Learning how to not live in darkness was vital to my survival. I had to learn how to control, or in essence how to paint a better world for myself with thoughts. The average human brain has hundreds, if not thousands of thoughts per day. Sometimes single words will trigger a chain reaction of thought in the brain because of the way we have experienced life. If I got violently ill, for example, due to eating a poisonous mushroom, my reaction to just the word "mushroom" is going to be vastly different than a master chef who specializes in brewing mushroom sauces. Of course, we know brains can be trained to respond differently, and be taught to think differently, but it takes vigilant practice and constant awareness to make this shift. If our thousands of thoughts per day are painted with conclusions of doom and hopelessness, then you can imagine the domino effect of negativity that happens. Thoughts are so powerful; they define our sense of reality for each of us. (That concept is actually quite deep and will make a great future blog.) Our thoughts communicate with our cellular body every day and significantly affect it. In fact, stress is a major contributor to heart disease in the U.S. (Note the word: dis-ease) I'm doing vasts amount of research, and this topic is part of the "new" that I want to explore as this new year begins. “All that a man achieves and all that he fails to achieve is the direct result of his own thoughts.” I want to share what I've been learning to do over the past couple of years, and something else I learned to do back in 1999. Both are serving me well. The first is training my brain to stop a negative thought from entering my brain. I'm reminded of a honey bee hive. There are designated gate keepers at the hive's entrance whose single goal is not to allow any foreign bee from entering the hive. These gate keepers guard the entrance to the hive like tough bouncers and they will fight to the death to stop an intruder. I'm not nearly so dramatic or aggressive, but I am adamant when a negative thought creeps in (and thoughts can be so slippery) about shutting that voice down as soon as my awareness awakens. Sometimes it's a future thought filled with angst. Sometimes it's mulling over the past. I'm getting surprisingly good at shutting out unwanted thoughts and bringing my them back to the here and now. If, for instance, as I'm typing this and my mind wanders off to how I'm going to pay some bill that is coming due, I will grab hold of the worrisome thought by the proverbial throat and tell myself that it's 9:30 at night and there's nothing I can do right now, so stop conjuring up emotions related to the problem.. If that thought wants to crawl into bed after I've closed my eyes, I shut it down again. Sometimes I even chant something like "good thoughts, good thoughts, good thoughts" over and over. As you're reading this article I imagine your thoughts have wondered away several times. You might be thinking "this is nothing new" or a word you read triggered your own thoughts to trail off and then you come back. Try something right now. Take 5 minutes (go ahead and time yourself) and do nothing but sit with yourself (music on is fine) and just let your mind ponder and wander, and mentally keep track of the places it takes you. If you've never done this, it will be very interesting! How many judgments did your thoughts make? How many times did you go into the future? What color are your thoughts? Dark? Light? Start learning about your own brain and thought processes. Practicing this day in and day out has made it more automatic, and fewer and fewer negative thoughts have formed. There's a time to face the music of course. And with that hypothetical bill I mentioned, the fact remains it does need to get paid, but the emotions and problem solving associated with taking care of it are best played out at the moment when I can actually do something about it. By not worrying before hand, I save myself all kinds of unnecessary stress and angst that would have colored me blue and depressed. You've probably heard the old adage, "Don't buy yourself trouble." It's good advice. Life dishes out plenty quite freely, so avoid adding to it whenever possible. Start by being aware of what you are thinking when you don't even know you're thinking. If you're feeling off kilter, off balance, or low and bleak, trace your thoughts backward. How you feel is DIRECTLY related to what you're thinking. The thoughts could have been swirling around in your subconscious for hours and you aren't aware of it. Thoughts are the only reason you feel. Period. Discover what you're thinking if you want to feel different. And then begin thought painting. Paint the world you want. It's worked fore me and I've suffered from depression. DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE There's been a very mean spirited person in my life who seems to feed on creating drama and pain for some of the people I love in my life. She redefines what it means to be controlling and manipulative and it has been very destructive to my loved ones and me. She must be a very tortured, unhappy soul to need to lie and feed on the misery she causes others.I suspect a lot of people have someone like her in their lives. Dealing with this person takes immense letting go. She's not worth engaging. She can't be trusted. I believe karma will come her way one day. She has woven quite a deceptive and dishonorable life. One day maybe I'll have the choice to not have her in my life, but that day is not here yet. So I let go of her evil doing and her mean ways. Or I try to. I try to let go of how unjust she has been. I focus on maintaining good thoughts, healing thoughts and pray that the universe will do what is right. I don't look too far ahead and I don't do a lot of "what if" thinking. I stay more in the moment and try to take each day as it comes without dwelling on a theoretical future. Starting a new day free of worry and dread gives me a fresh start and the needed energy to face the things in life that demand strength and positive thinking. Understanding that the human race is strange and on many levels "not get-able" is helpful. Letting go is something I do every single day. Life is full of things that don't make sense; things that are unfair and unjust. I can't control much, but I can, to a large extent, control how I react and how I respond to what I can't change. I do a lot of letting go to achieve that. All of these techniques and thought patterns help me restore balance. I find time for nature, for laughing, for being in the company of good-hearted people and staying in touch with those I love. I'm expanding my "painting" to include some new techniques. Look for new blog posts coming up on that! I've run out of time for going into the other thing I want to share that I started doing in 1999. I'll make that another blog. It's about how to tame your critic. I would love to hear the ways you paint with thoughts and how you train your brain. If you're naturally a happy person, I'd love to hear about how you think. If you've struggled with depression or are a half empty thinker, tell me about your thought processes. What are your current struggles? Do you ever find yourself googling from one article to the next, going from diverse topics like The Secrets of Life in Soil, to How To Use a Car Alternator to Generate Energy, or just for the day decide to memorize all the U.S. presidents? I do stuff like this all the time. I get reading one article and I see a reference to something that peaks my interest, and I jump over to learn more about that and then that article ignites more curiosity - perhaps a person or place -- and I'm off again. Pretty soon I have 20 browsers open. I've bookmarked some, cut and pasted interesting points from another, turned some articles into pdf's to have as a reference at another time where I file in my DOCs folder. If I could retain all that I read, it would be impressive, but I don't. Stuff goes in one ear and slowly seeps out the other. But I love learning new things and when I'm taking in new information it's a natural high. I guess you could say it's a hobby. So, yesterday I landed on Mt. Rushmore. If I ever knew the history, I'd forgotten it. Wow! What a bizarre and fascinating story! (A side note: one of my research detours landed me on a story about: "The only All-Woman Supreme Court in Texas was appointed by Gov. Pat M. Neff in 1925 to hear the case W. T. Johnson et al. v. J. M. Darr et al." See here for the link to this interesting article!) I learned that Mt. Rushmore is the world's largest sculpture. The video above is marvelous in explaining and visually demonstrating how the sculpture was constructed. I've always wondered how super sized images are made to such perfect scale. Now I know! It's all done with math. A smaller sculpture is made and then a point is established on the sculpture from which all other points are measured in degrees and percentages. Those measurements are applied, as in this case, to the granite hillside in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Workers were suspended by cables sometimes on wooden platforms and sometimes just with harnesses from where they used heavy jackhammers to chip away at the granite and go to exact depths based on the mathematical calculations. Inhaling the dust from the drilled granite caused early deaths for many workers. At one point, after 18 months of sculpting Thomas Jefferson, it turned out there wasn't enough granite to complete him. They had to blast away all their work to reach a new level of granite and start all over. Construction for the project was started on October 4, 1927 and completed in stages. "George Washington's head was started first. Due to the economic instability of the United States caused by the Great Depression, it was completed in seven years, and dedicated to the public on Independence Day 1934. Thomas Jefferson was finished in 1936. On July 2, 1939, Roosevelt's head was dedicated and lastly was Lincoln's dedication on September 17, 1937." [Wikipedia] Probably the most fascinating and unexpected description about the project was that of the sculpture who inspired Mt. Rushmore. He was described as a "fletching blowhard, an egonamiacal genius, hard headed, self absorbed, charmer who traveled in a self-generated whirlwind." The video I've posted has interviews with people who add more adjectives and stories about his sometimes insane tactics and outbursts. He died before the completion of his project and it was finished by his son, Lincoln. TODAY IS THE FIRST BLANK PAGE OF A 365 PAGE BOOK. WRITE A GOOD ONE: 2014 As the new year rolls in all around the world, people are often inspired to do or not do all kinds of new and different things. We make grand resolutions, set goals, vow to make this year THE year. If last year was unusually challenging, we are imbued with renewed hope. But all the good intentions and best enthusiasm quickly fade for most of us. Real change isn't easy to sustain. Real change is actually rare, especially when our inspiration was born because of a date on a calendar. Even so, we continue year after year to try. I'm no exception. The new year is always a demarcation line for me. Like an incantation I exclaim: "THIS YEAR I" . . . and then fill in the blank. with the various changes I hope for. I'm going to try to track my efforts. I've tried and failed at this before, but I want to see how long I can last. It might only be a few days, a week or who knows. Each day I'll post at least one photo that I've taken and I'll write something, whether it's just posting a favorite quote, a new word, or describing a night time dream, or talking about something new that I learned. So this is my page one, 2014. New Year's Day is here. In looks and feel it isn't any different than yesterday. I woke early -- before 7 a.m. -- and as the sun debuted it was once again muted behind a dull, gray sky. The gray has been suffocating over the month of December. It physically makes me hunch my shoulders as if to shield myself from the dreariness. Last night's dreams had me lugging around sacks of stuff, backpacks of stuff and camping out with a friend. There were two commercial camping areas. One was in a parking lot where campers were elbow to elbow beneath carports. The other spot was near the parking lot, but surrounded by trees. It had more of a forest like feeling, but campers were everywhere. I only like camping in true wilderness with no one in sight, so I was dreading the night. But I was down to my last few dollars and had no idea where I was going to get more money. Another friend was at a strangely designed motel staying in room 219. At one point I went to see my friend, I think to drop off some of the stuff I was hauling around, but 219 turned out to the wrong room. People were everywhere, even in the hallways. I had a large box filled with chewing gum to give my motel friend, but I never did find her. The stuff I was hauling with my camping partner seemed to grow. We had to make extra trips to get everything. I was frustrated and remember thinking how I needed to downsize more and reduce what was feeling like so much clutter and unnecessary stuff since I - or we - were having to carry it. I groggily woke up after that . . . I got my dogs fed and made coffee. True to my new changes I did not browse through Facebook. I glanced to see if my daughter posted new pics of their new rental house or messaged me, and then closed the page. I found some meditation music online and just settled in for a type of meditation that I call 'practicing presence'. It's where I focus on all my senses. I hone in on what I hear, what I feel, the tenseness in my muscles, the feel of the coffee cup in my hands, anything to do with my senses. The top of my cup was cooler than the bottom. It was one of my smooth cups. The electric heater coils made small clicking sounds. The refrigerator's motor sounded like a distant engine. I use this time to simply BE and to begin training myself to be aware of my surroundings, to live in the moment, instead of letting time pass by in auto pilot. I spent 30 minutes in practice. It's now 8:35 a.m. and the solid gray overhead is starting to break up into clouds and blue sky. My whole day is ahead of me and I'll have to figure out what other new changes I'm going to initiate today. 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Great Review of My New Book about Sustainable Living I am incredibly honored and humbled by this review on the Outdoor Hub of my new book, Recipes and Tips for Sustainable Living. Thanks for all of you who have supported me in the creation of the book. Stacy Harris is one of those women who can seemingly do it all. The one time lawyer and model is now a mother of seven and a sustainable living guru and is sharing her passion for wild game and natural ingredients with the world. Stacy Harris’ new book Recipes and Tips for Sustainable Living examines the numerous benefits of a sustainable lifestyle and shares with its readers resourceful new recipes and preservation techniques, effectively bringing the farm to table movement to new, eager audiences. Recipes and Tips for Sustainable Living offers a complete tutorial in growing and harvesting wild game and ingredients from your very own garden. Stacy shares her insight into beekeeping and foraging, as well as heirloom gardening and more as she teachers readers the way her family of nine live. Tips on preservation and storage mean readers can enjoy the fruits of their labor long into the fall and winter months, as well. Additionally, Stacy brings her delectable wild game recipes to your table. After marrying an avid hunter, Stacy realized that she would have to be creative in cooking up venison, wild turkey and a whole plethora of other meats that aren’t typically available at your local grocery store. Recipes and Tips for Sustainable Livingfeatures 80 inventive recipes for cooking with both wild game and organic vegetables. Recipes are accompanied by glossy, mouth-watering photos, just begging readers to cook and enjoy. With summer in the air and self-sustainability continuing to trend in both urban and suburban crowds, Stacy’s book is the perfect place to begin investigating the health benefits of homegrown food and raising livestock.Recipes and Tips for Sustainable Living is now available on shelves and through online retailers including the Living Ready store (http://store.livingreadyonline.com) and Amazon. Logo courtesy Living Ready

May 2013 – It is time now to get our interested beekeepers skilled up. Michael Black, Iain Dunne, George Robertson, Franco D’Acunto, Jason Thomson and Patrick O’Growney complete the Introduction to Beekeeping course run by EMBA in May 2013. This beginners course consists of eight weeks information based classes and four practical visits to various apiaries in Edinburgh and West Lothian. This is your first step into keeping bees and is a fantastic intro into the do’s and don’ts of bee keeping in your area. Please contact email@example.com for more information.

At last my years spent blogging have paid off. After the previous lovely gift of a mug from Waltons for being named one of their ‘10 Brilliant Beekeepers‘ (well, a brilliant beekeepers’ blog anyway, not just generally brilliant!), another surprise email came through from Mal at Waltons. I have won an award! For ‘Best Beekeeping Blog’. And it even comes with a prize – an enormous bird feeder that I have to find a garden for. Maybe it can be fitted somewhere at the apiary. You can see a list of all the blog award winners on the Waltons website; there were various categories including best gardening, best ‘grow your own’, best flowers, best shed etc. Some of the blogs look really interesting. My Ealing beekeeper buddy Thomas Bickerdike won second prize for his fascinating and practical Beekeeping afloat blog – Ealing bloggers must be the best in the country! But enough talk of awards. How are our bees doing? Well, last Saturday was sunny and the nuc bees were bursting out of their box. There was a proper pile-up at the entrance as we had forgotten to move the mouse-guard dial off. A lot of frustrated bee butts were trying to squeeze through at once. Another Ealing member, Sue, kindly helped me smoke the entrance so I could move the dial round and give them more space to zoom in. Emma had ordered a eke for the poly nuc which I fitted on top to give room for extra fondant and pollen, as the nuc is feeling light and we were worried about a possible food shortage. Tomorrow I’ll come back with extra frames and move them into a full sized hive, as they are absolutely bursting and ready to expand. I’m expecting a lot of brace comb to have been built in the gap the eke has created above, but that’s ok as it means delicious warm honey to eat! This is the fondant and Neopoll pollen substitute. And here’s a few from my walks a few weeks ago when all the snowdrops and crocuses were still out. Time and flowers go so fast!

The weather did let us down quite badly though; the city centre was so rain-lashed that I sort of aquaplaned more than walked across town on my way to the Leeds Arena. We didn't dry out till we got home, and so we sat there in the auditorium gently steaming off as we listened to the speakers. But never mind, I hope the thousands of WI visitors to Leeds for the day could see past the grim weather and enjoy the day and surroundings. It was our first opportunity to participate in the biggest day on the NFWI calendar, and in some ways it wasn't what we were expecting, in a good way. There is a certain amount of formal business to get through (the presentation of reports, the debate on the resolution and voting etc) but really, the formal items on the agenda moved along quickly enough. The debate on the organ donation resolution was interesting and actually quite moving. There were many WI members who took the floor to contribute their own personal experiences with the issue of organ donation - those who had lost loved ones who then became donors, and those whose loved ones had benefited from organ donation. Of course, we had previously had our own discussions about the resolution at our meetings, but it's amazing how different the issues can look when the debate is thrown open and you hear the input of so many different members from completely different perspectives. The resolution was passed, so the NFWI has its latest campaign to add to the cannon. The speakers on the day were excellent. A special mention must be given to the first speaker of the day, Sir Andrew Motion, the poet (Poet Laureate from 1999 - 2009), novelist and biographer. Sir Andrew - or Andy as we were calling him by the end of the day - spoke about various strands of his life and their influence on his work. He spoke about the teacher who first switched him on to poetry, some beloved poems from his youth (Larkin, Hardy), the childhood love of the countryside that has never left him and latter day travels to the Mongolian wilderness. That might all seem quite disparate, but the themes of his talk came together in a very profound and effective way, and nicely underlined the last segment of his talk on his Presidency of the Campaign to Protect Rural England. We were all rapt throughout. Sir Andrew has a very soft, slow style of delivery and pauses often, but somehow you find yourself completely absorbed in his words. So, it would be fair to say that we'd already fallen under his spell before Debbie, our President, later spotted him standing alone outside the venue waiting to leave, as we returned from our Fuji Hiro lunch. Never shy about coming forward, Debbie pounced and we had our photo opportunity with Sir Andy - and as luck would have it, we even nabbed the official event photographer who was nearby! |Andrew Motion being mobbed by a small group of Darling Roses| After dwelling on Sir Andy for far too long (!), I shouldn't neglect the rest. The second speaker was Dr George McGavin, the fascinating zoologist, lecturer, explorer and presenter. Dr McGavin spoke to us about some of the highlights of his career, particularly filming documentaries such as Monkey Planet. I loved how he described his move into television - he was well into his third decade as an academic before he ditched his job as Curator at Oxford University's Museum of Natural History to embark on a new career as a TV Presenter. How's that for a second act! Dr George was highly amusing, and a very good Sean Connery impersonator. The final guest speaker was Bill Turnbull who of course is a household name and a daily fixture on TV screens, but I have to admit I knew next to nothing about him before his talk (not being a breakfast telly watcher). Again, the NFWI had chosen well, and Bill shared lots of amusing anecdotes on everything from the perils of presenting live TV after not much sleep, to wearing a shirt that's sewn to your underpants on Strictly Come Dancing (onesie? mankini?) to the ups and downs of beekeeping. All in all, a grand day out, but how about some female speakers next year, dear NFWI? I'll sign off with a few pictures from the day. |All rise for Jerusalem!| |The NFWI Chair, Janice Langley. Seemed like a nice lady!|

George Imirie’s PINK PAGES Education ????? of BeeKeepers! Although I have written these PINK PAGES for over 20 years as a written instrument to aid MY MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND beeHAVERS to become competent beeKEEPERS, for years, these PINK PAGES have appeared monthly on various websites over the U.S. suggesting 20,000 “hits” per month. Of course, I am gratified by all those trusting my FREE knowledge; and am ELATED that my Montgomery County Beekeeper Association has TEN Certified Master Beekeepers, whereas no other bee association in the entire U. S. has more than TWO! It humbles me, and I am so PROUD of ALL Master Beekeepers! THIS WAS THE EXACT REASONING of Dr. Roger Morse when he propose the creation of Master Beekeepers 30 years ago, a mechanism to LEARN successful beekeeping through the leadership of Certified Master Beekeepers rather than having to leave your home and attend college classes in beekeeping and entomology. Am I implying that one has to have a college degree or even be a high school graduate to be a fine beekeeper? HELL, NO! and I repeat: OF COURSE NOT! Did you know that Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Andrew Carnegie and Alexander Graham Bell never went to college? And Langstroth was a Congregationalist Church (Methodist) minister! These men layed aside the normal person’s pursuits in life, and READ, READ, READ to gain knowledge so they could become a “master” in their chosen objective. YOU can do likewise, if you just get off your lazy BUTT! A Touch of History Prior to 1984 (just 20 years ago), beekeeping did not require much knowledge, just hardwork. (I know because I got my first hive in June 1933, 3 months after FDR became President) We ONLY had American Foulbrood to worry about, and one hive out of every 3 in the whole U. S. had AFB! But trees were filled with wild bees, and these clusters were loaded with swarm cells in May, so you simply replaced your dead colony from AFB with a fresh swarm,, and it was FREE Beekeepers did not have to know much. They just donned gloves, veils, lots of clothes, rubber bands around their pants at the ankles, loaded 1-2 supers on their wheel barrow, waited til dusk when bees were quiet, dashed to the apiary, smoked hell out the bees with oily rags from the garage, dropped supers on, and did not TOUCH those colonies again for 3-4 or even 5 months. Then, repeating again, but in reverse, they dashed out and recovered those supers and hopefully got a total of 30-50 pounds of honey. Of course, the famous people did not do that and made lots more honey than 30-50 pounds, but these “experts” were few and far between; so I am telling you about the “average hobbyist” of that period on either side of World War II, like 1920-1980. By the way, I sold gorgeous square section comb honey in Bethesda for 250/pound in the 1930’s and my picture often appeared in the Washington Post or Evening Star, always showing my colonies and me without a VEIL. I forgot, people would bring Mason Jars to my law house and I would charge them 1O¢/pound for extracted honey. WHAT WONDERFUL DAYS, and they prompted me to READ, READ, READ, and learn more and more about successful beekeeping. Just another SIDE-ISSUE. From 1933 to 1948, my 25 colonies were are Italians, and I requeened every few years with queens from York Bee Co. or VVilbanks, and my bees always did well getting maybe 100 pounds/colony; but those colonies were NOT BIG and STRONG until May, and our early nectar flow always started in early or mid April. Always reading and studying about bees, even though I was still testing and designing atomic bombs in my job with Atomic Energy Commission, the “famous” Steve Taber convinced me in 1948 to change my bees from Italians to Carniolans to take advantage of their late winter-early spring “explosive” brood increase to build STRONG colonies 2-3 weeks in advance of Italians. It took my next 5 years burning a lot of midnight oil READING and LEARNING about SWARM CONTROL, because CARNIES might swarm on a warm Christmas Day. After learning, and requeening EVERY YEAR so no queen of mine is ever 13 months old, my 10 year average yield got to be 132 pounds honey /colony in Maryland which has an average yield of only 29 pounds/colony. Carniolans are a fine bee, but require a lot of understanding and surely NOT the bee for an unskilled hobbyist, a beeHAVER, or a lazy beeKEEPER; but I love their quietness and docility on the comb. But ONLY New World Carniolans developed by SUE COBEY, and REQUEEN every 12 months, preferably in late August, but that is “another” subject of WHY? What Happened in 1984 that CHANGED BEEKEEPING NATIONWIDE? Somehow, lots of guess’s, but no ‘one really knows, the microScopic, invisible to our human eye, TRACHEAL mite, ACARAPIS WOOD!, was found in the U.S. In spite of warnings by ARS and the 5 Federal Beekeeping Laboratories in the U. S., 95% of all beekeepers, both hobbyist and commercial operations, IGNORED these warnings and in 1985, some commercial beekeepers owning 5,000 or 10,000 colonies had lost 90%, and many hobbyists had lost 100%. More important, the wild honey bees nestled in every tree forest of the entire U.S. rapidly disappeared, and for the first time in history, vegetable growers in the U.S. found LOUSY CROPS because of lack of honey bee POLLINATION. The years of 1985 and 1986 were years of total perplexity, confusion, or bewilderment. WHAT HAPPENED TO MY BEES? was the hue and cry. Many just said the HELL WITH IT, and quit. Beekeepers, already down for a count of 8, struggled in the hope that 1987 would be better. But ALAS, the dreaded Varroa mite, VARROA JACOBSON’, was found in the U. S., but so many beekeepers thought that this would be an easy problem to beat, because this mite was visible to our human eye, an ugly reddish brown, with 8 legs like a good Chesapeake Bay Crab (Yes, I love to eat Maryland crabs). NOT SO! How do you kill a mite on a bee without killing the bee or adulterating the honey? Now the bee scientists, the bee researchers, and the college entomologists had to forget all their academic research about apis mellifera, and get practical to aid all those suffering beekeepers and beehavers. They found fluvalinate made into Apistan strips and we were on our way to recovery, provided that you followed the scientist’s rules stated on the box, and not except some “jerk” laymen’s ideas about cures which used everything from vinegar, Hall’s mentholated cough drops, to syringe drips of penicillin on hive top bars. Of course, many more colonies were lost, and many beekeepers QUIT, Thank God to get rid of these nonconformists; but it left behind beekeepers who were willing to READ, LISTEN TO SCIENTISTS, and LEARN! Now in 2004, there are less beekeepers in the U.S. (Maryland only has 900+ compared to 3000 in 1984), but honey production is greater than ever before, simply meaning that successful beekeepers are more LEARNED beekeepers than in the past. What do mean by the terms: MORE _EARNED or EDUCATED? You READ, READ, and LISTEN to scientific beekeepers, and LEARN! The HELL with those local association meetings with those grand old guys‘that have had bees for 50 years! Ask them how many packages they have to buy every year or so to replace their losses; or ask them how many nucs can you sell each year. A GOOD beekeeper does NOT lose colonies, and always has bees to SELL, rather than buy new ones to replenish his losses. Think about it – How could a queen breeder or package bee supplier lose his bees “to a bad winter” every year or so? Skilled beekeepers DON’T LOSE BEES TO MITES OR “BAD WINTERS”. Many of these highly skilled professional beekeepers are NOT college trained, but were smart enough to carefully follow the findings of the bee researchers and bee scientists, as well as ABSORB GOOD BOOKS like lhe 1992 Extensively Revised Edition of the Hive and Honey Bee, published by Dadant’s Joe Graham and authored by perhaps the greatest collection of 34 bee researchers and bee scientists in the U.S. By the way, how many of you readers have ever read Chapter 8 of the H & HB written by Dr. Norm Gary? It is BORING reading, tell you nothing about “how to make more honey”, but it details BEE BEHAVIOR requiring 105 difficult pages or reading. You have watched me work bees at Montgomery County Fair year after year dressed in shorts and no veil, find the queen, pick her up and show the audience, and almost NEVER get stung. I am not LUCKY, but I do understand BEE BEHAVIOR; and you too can start learning by reading NORM GARY’S Chapter 8 in the 1300+ page book of The Hive and Honey Bee. LISTEN to the talks by our Master Beekeepers of Montgomery County, hear M.B. Wayne Esaias at Howard County, or Steve Mc Daniel at Carroll County, Bill Troup or Nancy Troup at Hagerstown, Bob Crouse of Baltimore, Dean Burroughs of Salisbury, Billy Daniel of Loudon County, VA, of course, always my old bee partner, Ann Harman of Upper Piedmont, Va.. Why listen to someone WITHOUT PROVEN CREDENTIALS OF BEEKEEPING KNOWLEDGE rather than SOME ONE WHO HAS PROVEN THEMSELVES BY CERTIFICATION AS A MASTER BEEKEEPER, or pay attention to some local yokel who is a great guy, but cannot show you one strand of evidence of beekeeping knowledge. Wow, I made a lot of people MAD with my criticism of knowledge lacking grand old time beekeepers. So did George W. Bush and John Kerry, or should I mention Abe Lincoln versus the Confederacy, or the killing of Hamilton by Aaron Burr. Difference of opinion started with Cain killing Abel, Ben Franklin changing sides from support of Great Britain to become a revolutionary “giant”, Patrick Henry’s proclamation of “Give me Liberty or give me Death”, and now, I include the RECENT findings about honey bees of people like Sue Cobey, Mark Winston, Tom Rinderer, Norm Gary, Harris and Hopkins, Morse, Caron, Calderone, Brother Adam, Cale, and I never want to forget Friedrich Ruttner, perhaps the greatest bee geneticist of the past 100 years. There are so many more of these brilliant scientists whose research has changed and strengthened all beekeeping. I can not leave without telling you about one more famous scientist, who wrote a very famous book about 1800 (and my copy was printed in my ancestral home of Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1832). His name was Francois HUBER, and he lived in Switzerland, and he was TOTALLY BLIND; but he studied honey bees based on the findings of his “good eye” assistant. Imagine sitting in a chair in the sunshine, and TOTALLY BLIND asking your assistant to remove combs from a hive and detail what he saw, “allowing those spoken findings to ‘soak into his brain'”, and then WRITE a book (Blind, and no typewriter or computer). WOWEE! I will bet that I have read the book 20 times, and it is amazingly accurate even by today’s findings. HUBER did NOT have an education, even as we know public school education in 2004, BUT HE GOT OFF HIS ASS AND LEARNED BY LISTENING TO THE SCHOLARS OF 1800. Both YOU and I can do likewise. I am ONLY BLIND in one eye! Ending: What do mean about “Education about Honey Bees”? It means effort, study, reading, work, listening ONLY to knowledge people irrespective of their fame, notoriety, position, or POPULARITY. I want you to forget the junk in the library, forget the badly outdated ABC and XYZ of Beekeeping (in spite of my friendship with Roger Morse and Kim Flottom) who revised that “once famous” book of beekeeping from the A. I. Root Family, and the greatest-part of my 100’s of hive bodies are Root made, the “Cadillac” of bee woodware when I started beekeeping 70+ years ago., and get “UP-TO-DATE”. Start by buying (about $25) Dr. Diana Sammataro’s BEEKEEPERS HANDBOOK, 3rd Edition, which many consider the finest beginner’s book ever written, and a must for those “want-to-be” old timers who just ignored LEARNING. Next, just like having the Bible beside your bed, a LEARNING beekeeper should have the 1992 EXTENSIVELY REVISED EDITION of The Hive and Honey Bee right on top of his desk, beside the computer, and within one year, its pages should be dirty or tattered by constant referral in this LEARNING process. Shucks, if you do not know what the “spiracles” of a worker bee respiratory system or how to describe the functions of the sting stylet and lancets, or the “dangerous” orthophosphate chemical in CHECKMITE, just ask me or any other Master Beekeeper. DON’T BE EMBARRASSED, it is the “job” of a Master Beekeeper to TEACH YOU, and FREE of charge. What are those things that you should know as well as your Social Security Number; and SHOCKINGLY, most beeHAVERS and many beeKEEPERS don’t know: - Development stages of the worker bee, queen bee, and drone bee - Differences in the races of honey bees, and all about man-made HYBRIDS like Buckfast, Starlines. Midnights, AFRICANIZED honey bees, and “UNCLE CHARLIES”, or “Tennessee Bangers” or “Maryland’s Best” - SUPERING: Particularly WHEN, and HOW MANY, and WHY SWARMING: Why? control? prevention? race difference? and WHEN? There is a HELL of difference between swarming BEFORE a nectar flow and swarming AFTER the nectar flow is in high gear - DISEASES: Identification and treatment, and CAUSED BY WHAT? Note that I never mentioned HONEY PRODUCTION. Back in 1932, my mentor, Dr.. James I. Hambleton, said repeatedly “All the action, both good and bad, is in the BROOD chamber. FORGET THE SUPERS, and pay strong attention to the actions in the BROOD chamber, and healthy bees will fill those supers”. I have never forgotten, and my bees have always been healthy for over 70 years, because I recognized AFB and DESTROYED the colony before it infected others, I treated at the RIGHT TIME for mites (not when it was just convenient to me). In today’s times, you MUST accept the fact that our bees need HELP to survive, and I did NOT say, “change their lifestyle to modern day thinking”. Since the days of Adam and Eve, Cleopatra, Columbus, George Washington, or Bill Clinton, honey bees have NOT changed one iota, or learned a single new thing. How much can you learn in 42 days? How big is the honey bee brain? How did it survive in the Swiss Alps, Siberia, or Alaska for centuries without our help? Why do they need OUR HELP? Modern day “know-nothings”, constantly striving for another “buck, have led beginning beekeepers down that figmented road of riches via bees, and set good, successful beekeeping difficult to accomplish. MY PARAMOUNT concern about this is the fact that beginning beekeepers, and those old “fogies” out there, just ignore the scientific fact that honey bees have a total 1N-ABILITY to LEARN and hence can not change their life-styles to fit this 21st century. We SMART-ASS humans who have built computers, atomic bombs, transferred hearts and kidneys, gone to the moon, made polio obsolete, and can fly from Washington DC to gamble in Las Vegas in just 5 hours, have YET to accept the fact that successful beekeeping REQUIRES that the HUMAN must LEARN all about honey bees, their lifestyle, their diseases, their race differences, their BEE BEHAVIOR, and a thousand other LEARNABLE things about bees. All of what I have said means “YOU, I repeat YOU, have to get off your lazy butt, and LEARN if you want to be successful as a beekeeper. Valuable Post Script about Maryland STATE Beekeepers Assn. Some of you are NOT members of MSBA, and I cannot understand that! You say that you want to be a knowledgeable beeKEEPER, yet you won’t go to hear EXPERTS talk or read the writings of EXPERT Master Beekeepers. In the January 2005 BEELINE, the MSBA Newsletter, Master Beekeeper Bill Miller wrote about Dr. Tom Rinderer interpretation of “sound apiculture research with controlled experiments and the interpretation of those results.” Gary Reuter of the Univ. of Minnesota described an interesting management scheme whereby an overwintered colony is split, the parent colony becomes the honey producer and the split has a new queen, gets strong and becomes NEXT year’s honey producer. Dr. Nick Calderone of Cornell described all the factors of interpreting “sticky” board, ether roll, and alcohol wash TESTS to establish the % of Varroa infected bees. He further talked about the efficiency of screened bottom boards. Dr. Jeff Pettis gave two talks about the effect of miticides on the health of queens, and that “hygienic” queens DO keep AFB under control, but only about half of all “supposedly” hygienic queens sold are truly hygienic! BILL MILLER, I SALUTE YOU FOR A SUPERB ARTICLE. Not to be outdone by Bill Miller, Master Beekeeper Bill Troup wrote a FANTASTIC article about many of the chemicals used by beekeepers today, and a discussion of the GOOD and BAD points of these chemical. The list included Bee-Go, Honey Robber, Apistan, CheckMite, API Life-Var, Apicure, Mite-A-Thol, Sucrocide, Terramycin, Fumagillin-B, Para-Moth, Gardstar 40%, and talked much about Butyric Anhydride. WHAT A SUPERB JOB BILL TROUP HAS DONE WITH THIS ARTICLE, and I SALUTE YOU! Jerry Fischer and MSBA President David Smith are inquiring about the interest of members in a ONE DAY course in ADVANCE BEEKEEPING to be held in June in which MASTER BEEKEEPERS would be heavily involved as instructors. Our February 19th Winter Meeting at Howard county Fairgrounds is EXCITING provided YOU want to LEARN. It features TWO great researchers: Dr. Marion Ellis of University of Nebraska talking about colony MANAGEMENT for honey production and swarm and supersedure biology of bees. WOW! The second dynamite speaker is our “own” Dr. Dewey Caron of the Univ. of Delaware, and he will take about REQUEENING (one of my favorite subjects) Lastly the Treasurer’s Report shows a balance of $4,000 in the George Imirie Education Fund. It can always use some more money to aid in beeKEEPER education! Can’t you find a few bucks to give to that fund, PLUS JOIN MSBA? This BEELINE Newsletter is the FINEST that I have seen in years ABOUT EDUCATION! I SALUTE THE EDITOR AND PRESIDENT! For any of you Montgomery County members who did not receive it, just ask ME and I will make copies for you at my own expense and mail them to you, but HURRY, because I will be traveling all over the U. S. and visiting queen breeders and bee equipment houses with my new Las Vegas fiancee. Rather TYPICAL of me, I make NO apologies for rudeness. Someone had to do it eventually to gain a proper dedication of others to successful beekeeping. I end this tirade with THANKS to all those many fine beeHAVERS who followed my thoughts over the last 20 years, and some even became teaching CERTIFIED Master Beekeepers and many more became good beekeepers. That HUMBLES me. George W. Imirie, Jr. Certified EAS Master Beekeeper

This is so much more than designing a poster or sitting in the classroom learning about recycling. As Francois, the former student who leads this work puts it “young people are eager to make sense of their lives. If you are able to tap into the potential of changemaking, they discover an amazing sense of resilience, drive and ingenuity”. Edge’s mission is all about making education relevant through exciting real life projects. This shows the potential that the environment and climate crisis have to provide that spark. The focus on creating a new generation of changemakers is at the heart of work being done worldwide by one of Edge’s amazing partners, Ashoka. Their commitment to help every child become a changemaker has already had profound impacts in other education systems, like Brazil, and we are supporting their network of Changemaker Schools to start that revolution here in the UK too. We need to move on from polarised debates and recognise that education, like the wider world, is much more connected and holistic. So this World Environment Day, it’s time to realise that environmental education is not an either/or. It can provide the rich real-life context that helps to bring children’s learning alive – fulfilling Edge’s mission to make education more relevant at every stage. Another of Edge’s key partners, Bob Lenz, CEO of PBLWorks, has written eloquently about how Project Based Learning, now more than ever, can help us to meet the challenge of education in the post-pandemic world – “it’s truly a means of keeping kids engaged in learning and growing now, and a key to fostering the creativity, initiative, and resilience they’ll need to thrive in our rapidly changing world.” Bob is absolutely right and the environment, sustainability and the climate crisis are some of the issues that young people today care most about and will most effectively light their fire. What is more, the alternative doesn’t bear thinking about – we need a new generation of young people thinking about “we” not “me” as they address the climate crisis they are inheriting. When we spoke to celebrated columnist and author George Monbiot, he encouraged all of us to be bold “This is the time for a Great Reset. Let’s use it to change the way we see ourselves and our place on Earth…I would like to see schools placing ecology and Earth systems at the heart of learning.” Gail Bradbrook, co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, wholeheartedly agreed as part of our #EducationWish campaign: “We have a responsibility to educate for a future in which life on Earth can thrive by placing climate and ecological understanding at the heart of every curriculum.” You may worry that parents and teachers don’t agree, but you’d be wrong. New figures published by Edge and YouGov* show that more than two thirds of parents surveyed (68%) agreed that protecting the planet should be given a higher priority in education – rising to almost three-quarters (74%) of younger parents (aged 25-34). These views were echoed by three-quarters of teachers surveyed (75%), rising to more than four-fifths (81%) of younger teachers surveyed (aged 25-34). Businesses are pushing in the same direction too, with 200 leading UK firms urging the government this week to deliver a COVID-19 recovery plan that prioritises the environment. We already know what exciting opportunities are possible when we blend project-based learning with real environmental context. Eden Project Learning, which Edge supported to set up in 2014, offers a specialist portfolio of higher education courses and apprenticeships taught on site in the Eden biomes. The team take their amazing expertise on the road too, with support from our 2018-19 Grant Fund allowing them to encourage young people in local secondary schools to study STEM subjects by building a love of horticulture. As Professor Robert Barratt, who led Eden Project Learning from 2017-2020 says: ‘It’s amazing to see young people working alongside world class experts in our unique biomes – seeing their passion ignited by working on some of the most pressing issues for our planet is truly inspirational’. At XP School in Doncaster, meanwhile, nature and the environment are frequently the inspiration for their highly interactive learning expeditions. Pupils looking at the driving question ‘how can we harness the power of the wind?’ designed turbine blades with an optimal shape for maximising wind power. Focusing on the question ‘what is my impact on the world around me?’, they took Field Notes from a Catastrophe as their anchor text and focused on biodiversity in local ecosystems. Down the road in Sheffield, colleagues at the David & Jane Richards Family Foundation have supported the installation of beehives in schools and colleges across the city, creating interactive and stimulating environments for young people to learn about ecology and nature. Most importantly, the schools are encouraged to incorporate beekeeping as the context into a range of different subjects and projects from design and technology to maths. At Edge, we believe in making education more relevant by helping students to solve exciting real-world problems. The environment is the context for our every day lives. It’s the key issue on the minds of young people. This World Environment Day it should become the essential context for education, helping to bring alive real projects and social action to create a new generation of changemakers. (* Polling results are taken from YouGov and Edge, Parents and COVID-19 and Teachers and COVID-19 (May 2020). Total sample size for the parent survey was 4,671 UK adults, of which 1,050 were parents with children aged 18 or under. Fieldwork was undertaken between 15th - 19th May 2020. The figures for the parent survey have been weighted and are representative of all UK adults (aged 18+). Total sample size for the teacher survey was 502 teachers. Fieldwork was undertaken between 15th - 18th May 2020. Both surveys were carried out online.

This article showcases our top picks for the best Germany based Food Delivery companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Food Delivery industry, but are all exceptional startups and companies well worth a follow. We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands. We selected these startups for exceptional performance in one of these categories: - Innovative ideas - Innovative route to market - Innovative product - Exceptional growth - Exceptional growth strategy - Societal impact Top Germany Food Delivery Companies HelloFresh is a food subscription company that sends pre-portioned ingredients to users’ doorstep each week. It enables anyone to cook quick and healthy meals designed by nutritionists and chefs. HelloFresh aims to provide each and every household in its 10 markets with the opportunity to enjoy wholesome home-cooked meals with no planning, no shopping, and no hassle required. Their subscription business model with regular delivery enables them to fundamentally change the way consumers shop for food and to develop new ways people prepare and consume meals, changing the traditional food supply chain. HelloFresh is at the forefront of disrupting a multitrillion dollar industry at the very beginning of its online transition.. . Founded in Berlin in 2011, Delivery Hero is a worldwide network of online food ordering sites, operating in 21 countries and with over 73,000 restaurant partners. Delivery Hero operates in Germany, UK, Austria, South Korea, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Australia, Switzerland, China, India, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, Panama, and Puerto Rico. The Group has more than 1000 employees globally, with 400 working from its Berlin Headquarters. Delivery Hero has received $523 million in investment in 2014 alone with investors including Insight Venture Partners, Luxor Capital Group, Kite Ventures, Team Europe, ru-Net, Tengelmann Ventures, Point Nine Capital, Vostok Nafta, and Phenomen Ventures.. Foodpanda is a global online food delivery marketplace that enables users to place orders at local restaurants via its website or mobile application. Customers enter their postcodes on the site, browse for food from a list of restaurants, and place the order; foodpanda processes the order details, sends out an SMS to customers to confirm orders and their estimated delivery time, and passes the details to partner restaurants; and the restaurants deliver the food to customers. It is called foodpanda in Asia and Europe and hellofood in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Foodpanda has partnered with more than 60, 000 restaurants globally, including Pizza Hut, Subway, KFC, McDonalds, and Jollibee. Foodpanda was launched by Ralf Wenzel and Benjamin Bauer in 2012 and is operated from Berlin, Germany with presence in over 40 countries and 500 cities across 5 continents.. . Choco is a young startup with plenty of momentum that’s aiming to attract restaurants and suppliers. It also makes ordering and communication with your suppliers faster and simpler. They are simplifying how to order from their suppliers and their technology has the potential to help millions of people worldwide. Choco connecting food suppliers and restaurants on one global platform. Their technology has the potential to optimize communication among food channels to create a more transparent supply chain. The young start-up seeks to build up a user base among suppliers and restaurants keen to build out their networks.. Just Spices is a spice-mix and meal-prep brand that manufactures and markets food products. With numerous spice blends and pure spices, Just Spices inspires online and in an increasing number of supermarkets a growing consumer base to refine their own dishes and become creative in the kitchen. In addition to that, in 2018, the spice manufactory also launched the Just Spices IN MINUTES fix category online and nationwide in all REWE supermarkets. Just Spices offering 7 “fix” meal preparations that see Just Spices provide the recipe and spice mix needed to prepare a quick meal, with only a few additional fresh ingredients required to complete the dish. Since then, with 27 fix recipes, the company has been setting new standards for the fast and easy preparation of modern dishes in everyday life. Just Spices was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.. Marley Spoon makes it easy to cook a delicious meal at home by sending tasty recipes and fresh ingredients directly to your door. With Marley Spoon, you’re in control—you decide what to eat, when to eat, and with how many. Leave behind the hassle of grocery shopping, say goodbye to food waste, and fall in love with cooking all over again. Marley Spoon is a cooking platform that offers recipes, helps its customers order seasonal ingredients. flaschenpost is a German company offering on-demand beverage delivery. The unique business model has been extremely successful; currently flaschenpost SE operates 21 hubs serving more than 130 cities across Germany, and delivers more than 60,000 crates per day (as of June 2020). Thanks to an efficient routing algorithm and optimized logistics, flaschenpost delivers within 120 minutes of the order, right to the customer’s door.. . The first samples, hand-bottled by hand, were meant for friends and family, all of whom were enthusiastic. Oliver and Michael immediately realized that they had created something they wanted to share with even more people. So both scraped together the last remnants of their financial resources and made a project in 2011. Due to a “misunderstanding”, the first 3000 bottles were produced from the initially planned 300. Since it was a bit too much for the private setting, the two began to send samples to the retail trade. Without any prior knowledge of the industry and any contacts the two poached through the German retail landscape. The answer was prompt and within days they had sold the first 2500 bottles to the first large retail chain.. . Fleksa helps restaurants go online and receive online food orders without paying third-party commission. With the launch of our web app, customers in frankfurt will be able to order food with ease and make a contribution to supporting local restaurants. Prepmymeal offers a healthy meal prep delivery service through a subscription based online shop. In our modern society time is one of the most important assets. Often, we have no time to cook fresh and healthy every day. Outside unhealthy fast food dominates the restaurants. We want to solve this problem and change the way people eat. Therefore, we remove all the barriers like planning, shopping and cooking that prevent you to eat healthy. We deliver once a week a package full of fresh & healthy meals to your place. They are durable for 7 days in the fridge and all you need to do is warm them up and enjoy.. Environmental protection – sustainability – local and conscious consumption. Topics that have become more and more important in recent years and are also close to our hearts. We focus on the beekeepers – because without beekeepers, no honey bees. With nearBees we want to radically simplify honey marketing for beekeepers and also provide convenient access to local honey. So you do not only do something good for yourself, but at the same time you care for a species-rich native nature. Because our local bees not only produce unique honey, they also pollinate the plants in our natural environment – almost one third of the food depends directly or indirectly on the bees. With nearBees and locally grown honey we want to contribute to preserving beekeeping and biodiversity in our natural environment.. . We are on demand authentic Asian meal kit service. We aim to bring truly fresh and awesome Asian cooking and dining experience to your home. From choosing the recipes to shopping experience, we will deliver complete convenience for our users.. . casualfood ,founded in 2005 and based in Frankfurt/Main, operates in the fast food market, as a quick service provider, in travel catering at particularly highly frequented locations. casualfood came to prominence when it launched mobile sales units at Frankfurt Airport, used at departure gate A for the first time in 2005. The innovative company, with its workforce of just under 360 as of the end of 2011, now has a presence at Frankfurt, Berlin and Düsseldorf airports with mobile and stationary sales areas and a wide variety of sales concepts (“Mayer’s Brezel”, “QUICKER’s”, “Mondo” etc.). Since the company was founded, the experienced management team has been able to use this concept to achieve impressive growth, which it aims to continue to drive forward in future by extending airport locations and expanding to railway stations and motorway service areas. 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But we should also remember the other reasons bees are important to the enviro… How Long Do Honey Bees Live? Apart from this, the study of bees reveals that they are probably the most studied creature after humans. Please read our earnings disclosure here.). It’s fascinating to think about how important a … When a bee lands on a flower, the hairs all over the bees' body attract pollen grains through electrostatic forces. However, one estimates states that pollination by bees contributes approx $3,281 per hectare per year. They need the nectar from the flowers which is a source of vitamins, minerals and fats to them. As a result, many other domesticated animals benefit from pollination too. pollination, which is what makes food production possible. There are two really simple things you can do to help bees, as they help us: Remember, bees are an extremely vital and important part of our planet. They collect the nectar in their sack and then use it to make honey in their hives. If there were no bees, pollen would not be carried from one flower to another. Their unique adaptation to local climates and vegetation makes them an indispensable part of every country’s ecosystem. Why bees and bees’ pollination are important to the ecosystem and humans, and as we all know, ecosystems are a very complex series of interconnected life forms, … We are all like a new plant. Plant some flowers in your yard. A few nutritious foods that would no longer be available to us if bees ceased pollinating our agricultural goods are – broccoli, cucumbers, pumpkins, almonds, cranberries, and blueberries. These rarest animals will no longer be available for the next generation. But bee populations are under threat. This is not only because of climate change and negative human intervention, but many people are choosing to ignore these important facts. While there are other methods of pollination, including by the wind, birds, bats and other insects, wild bees are among the most important pollinators because they are … Bees aren’t only important for pollinating food crops, they also are extremely important for our natural ecosystem. It is rightly said that for every three bites of food you intake, you should always remain thankful to a bee. But creating sources of food isn’t the only wonderful thing these little friends do for the planet. Honey is an important food item that has lots of benefits for our health. Contact us at [email protected] for more info. The main reason that these fuzzy pollinators are important for our world is as simple as this: if the honey bee does not pollinate the crops, the crops do not grow and produce the food that gets harvested and brought to the store where we buy it and bring it home to feed ourselves and our families. Bees are beautiful and they also perform a very important role in our eco-system. They, along with the other pollinating animals, make it possible for all of us to co-exist in a healthy, thriving ecosystem. The most aesthetically pleasing action of bees is to pollinate flowers and contribute to the beautification of the planet’s floral landscapes. Bees also play an important role in ecological balance preservation and natural biodiversity. If you ask anyone what it takes to make a plant grow, they will likely tell you “water, soil, and sunshine.” While they’re not wrong, they also are not entirely correct. But they don’t just stop at flowers. They are also one of the most misunderstood species. By doing so, they protect and maintain ecosystems as well as animal and plant species, and contribute to genetic and biotic diversity. Bees might very well be the superheroes of planet Earth. Pain, sufferings, and death are not only experienced by humans, but also by other non-human species. Let’s understand why? Bees play a crucial role in the complete food chain as they are responsible for pollinating food eaten by other animals or birds. Through pollination! First, animal-mediated pollination represents a vital ecosystem service [6,7]; an estimated 87.5% of flowering plant species are pollinated by animals . In fact, there are many tree species that would not be able to grow at all if it weren’t for the pollinating of honey bees and other varieties such as mason bees. Here is an ample number of animals who have names starting with the letter “A”. Orchid bees are important pollinators – they are the main pollinators for many orchid species, which wouldn’t be able to reproduce without these bees. As pollinators, bees play a part in every aspect of the ecosystem. Given the essential ecosystem services bees provide, they’re immensely valuable to both the environment and the economy. Bees contribute to the overall growth of the economy. It’s fascinating to think about how important a … This species preys on honey bees, and a single hornet is capable of killing an entire hive. Colony Collapse Disorder is the term coined after studies in North America found a significant decline in bee hives over time. Destruction of their natural habitat, intensive … Bees Matter Read More » People often wonder why bees are important. To help Let us boost up our vocabularies by adding some more names to our List of Animals whose names start with the letter “A”. An unprecedented study integrating data from around the globe has shown that honey bees are the world’s most important single species of pollinator in natural ecosystems and a key contributor to natural ecosystem functions. There is no doubting the importance of bees to our food supply. Yup, a world without bees is like a world without food! Bees are a very important part of our ecosystem. Bees make excellent pollinators because most of their life is spent collecting pollen, a source of protein that they feed to their developing offspring. Rabbits are often considered to be the same as hares, but they are quite different and it is important to know about these Most Common Causes of Sudden Death in Rabbits before you think of bringing one home. But we also need a little helping hand from our friends. We all need to do our part in returning the favor. So, we hope the above-mentioned reasons why bees are important for the environment will surely inspire you to think positive in this direction. The contribution of bees to the financial growth of the economy cannot be neglected. For instance, the decline of the bee population is a sign that there is something missing. We have bees to thank for melons, berries, broccoli, avocado, etc. Honey bees produce honey that they share with us. There are people who may not realize it, but we actually need bees to survive. Without them, our gardens would be bare and our plates empty. While this term is closely related to the domestic… Bees help us have healthy crops and a thriving ecosystem, which in turn helps us to live healthier, thriving lives of our own. Scientists can take samples of these and analyze them for traces of pollution. Introducing the buzzing bee, with its fuzzy yellow and black stripes and love for nectar. Additionally, about 80 percentof flower plants depend on pollination. Without bees, we wouldn’t have our favorite foods and we’d be far less healthy as our diets would be quite different without the nutrition from the fruits and veggies the bees so graciously pollinated for us. If you love fruits and veggies, or at least like them a little bit, you should really be thankful for all the bees. Pollination is defined as the process of transferring the pollen from the anther- the ale part of the flower- to the stigma, the female part of the flower. You’d think the answer was a simple one, …, What is bee bearding? The well-being of bees can be a direct indicator of how our environment is doing. They increase production of about 75 percent of our crop species. It is estimated that one third of the food that we consume each day relies on pollination mainly by bees, but also by other insects, birds and bats. Most of our food depends on pollination to grow properly, and bees are just the guys for the job. If the food source for these animals was diminished or lost completely, it would cause the entire food chain to suffer. Without bees to help the growth of many natural habitats including tropical and deciduous forests, as well as creating a food source for many other species, much of our planet’s wildlife would slowly disappear over time. By keeping flowers pollinated, bees promote floral growth and provide shelter to many other insects and birds. This is not just tied to the sweet honey many enjoy but the overall role these flying insects play in … Moreover, honey gives relief to small kids suffering from a severe cough and cold problems, increases athletic performances and fights bacteria. Day-by-day, an increasing number of people are becoming aware of the plight of the bees and the need to help them. Human activities have destroyed and fragmented native bee habitats, from killing bees in backyards, to … How long do honey bees live? Bees pollinate flowers and help create not only a home for many insects but also a colorful landscape that’s a joy for all to look at. The main purpose of bees is to pollinate, help plants grow, breed and produce food. It’s beneficial for everyone. Bees are one of the most hard-working and helpful species on the planet. They provide one of the most recognisable ecosystem services, i.e. With so much diversity, the bee population is irreplaceable in the ecosystem. One of the things that are necessary for bees (and humanity) to survive is a complete overhaul of mass agricultural practice. Bees are some of the most important crop pollinators. The other great reason why bees are important for the environment is that trees are also pollinated by bees. The biodiversity of nature on earth is worth celebration and it is so sad that most species are about to vanish. Another importance of bees to the ecosystem is that they produce honey. The answer is simple! Clarifying the role of A. mellifera as a pollinator in natural habitats is important for several reasons. I can still remember the first time I came across …. Bees are so much more than that, though! It’s hard to trust, but bees are trained to sniff out landmines and explosives. That seems to be the general consensus. Even some plants grown to feed to livestock for meat production, such as clover and alfalfa, depend at least partly on bee pollination. Invasive predators, parasites and disease-causing bacteria called “pathogens” have been blamed for the collapse of honeybee colonies around the world. Ground Bees: Bees That Live In The Ground! Importance of honey bees for sustaining life on earth. Plants require germination; the transfer from the … Bees contribute to complex, interconnected ecosystems that allow a diverse number of different species to co-exist. But more importantly, the role of bees in the ecosystem is essential to our survival. Pollination, one of their obvious ecosystem services makes food production possible. Bees are the superhero of the insect world. Petnpat is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. People are often afraid of getting stung as soon as they see those yellow and black stripes, but we owe much of our livelihood to them. If you see a bee laying on the sidewalk, feed it a spoon of sugar water to get it up and going again (it may not be dead, just a little tired). Some plants can pollinate themselves, while others rely on the wind, birds, insects, and animals to spread the pollen. Subsequent studies from Europe and other parts of the western world confirmed the collapse of bee colonies, mainly due to threats like viral infections, habitat destruction, honey hunting, and the use of neonicotinoid and organophosphate pesticides on plants. Take a look –. Honey helps us to prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and gastrointestinal disorders. Yes, we need water, and soil (or earth), and sunshine to thrive. Pussy willow, cherry tree, wayfaring tree, horse chestnuts are a few examples. As pollinators, they influence the growth of plants; trees and flowers are shelters for other diverse populations that co-exist with humans. It all comes down to pollination. Another way bees can help us care for the environment is through their production of honey, beeswax, and other by-products. These trees, in turn, support wildlife and help to stabilize soil structure. Recently, the spread of the Asian Hornetin Europe has caused great concern. #swarm #beekeeping #backyardbeekeeping #savethebeessavetheworld #fingerscrossed #honeybees, A post shared by Rascal's Apiary (@rascals_apiary) on Aug 6, 2020 at 2:09pm PDT. Generally, if you don’t bother them, they will leave you alone. Colony Collapse Disorder – which affects only honey bees- is a serious problem. Luckily, there are several ways by which gardeners can help bee population bounce back such as – by planting a bee-friendly garden which not only leads to healthy and vibrant plants, in fact, it also ensures that bees continue to play their crucial role in making environment worth-living. How do they achieve this? Bees produce honey to feed their colonies during the cold months, but humans and other species have been able to benefit from their honey production just as well. Some of the species are declining on the earth, can be counted as the Rarest Animals in the World. Pollination is an ecological service -- a role an organism plays in its ecosystem that is essential to human life . Bees are known for their painful stings and their delicious honey. You may be asking, “But why are bees important to humans?”. One of the biggest reasons why bees are important for the environment is that they are pollinators of alfalfa, plants that are used to feed dairy and beef cows, chickens and rabbits. Honestly, all these food crops such as – cucumbers, guar beans, limes, and lemons would not be there, if bees disappeared. Aside from creating a food source for wildlife, bees also help create homes for various species of wild animals and insects. Water, soil, and sunshine may get the job started, but this new plant is going to need some assistance to really get things going…. Here is a list of 10 reasons why bees are important or beneficial for the environment. We owe ore head to these wonderful creatures. It’s no secret that bees are major pollinators of our crops, but they also do so much more than people may realize, through the simple act of pollination. (This post may contain affiliate links. All bee species are incredibly important to … Bees are important for the overall health of the environment, our ecosystem, and our farms. The farming industry has a lot to answer for when it comes to the loss of biodiversity that we have experienced over the past decades. Why Do We Need Bees? On the planet earth, bees are among some of the hardest working creatures and because of their laborious work ethic, we owe big thanks to this amazing yet hard-working insect. Even though they are small, they play a vital role in the food chain for people. Hence, the importance of bees in agriculture can’t be ignored. The bees need the flowers for food, while the flower needs the bee to reproduce. These fuzzy, yellow-striped flying insects are invaluable to our environment and ecosystems. Many fruit & nut crops depend on honey bee pollination. If the honey bee population lowers drastically from one year to the next, this is a sign that an environmental factor needs to change and we, as residents of the same planet, need to take action. Slow motion of a swarm that landed on one of our empty hives! Bees are vital for the preservation of ecological balance and biodiversity in nature. When you hear the buzzing sound of a bee, are you scared? Pollination and the commercial food industry are intrinsically intertwined. Because without bees, it’s impossible for many plant species to reproduce. Globally there are more honey bees than other types of bee and pollinating insects, so it is the worlds most important pollinator of food crops. Bee bearding is the somewhat strange practice of attracting many …, What are ground bees? Bees andpollination Ensuring our food security Bees are so important to our livelihood as they help to pollinate most of the crops we eat and many that feed farm livestock. This is exactly how these plants are able to grow and produce our favorite foods. They are also extremely important to the preservation of Earth’s natural ecosystem. Since bees are responsible for pollinating about 90% of the world’s food, we need to pay attention to things like a drop in population. Why Are Bees Important? The number of bees in existence is declining, and many species are nearing extinction. Bees contribute to the overall growth of the economy. Honey bees are one of the only insects that can last for multiple years (honey bee lifespan depends on the bee’s sex & role in the colony), rather than short term colonies in which usually only the queen survives. Other insects hunt in search of honey, as well as larger animals such as hummingbirds and raccoons. To the uneducated, bees are a stinging, buzzing nuisance that sends people screaming after an encounter. In fact, nearly two-thirds of Australia’s agricultural production benefits from honey bee pollination. Our ecosystems are not going to unravel just because a single imported species gets less common. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE https://bit.ly/2VCQkOZ Bees are important, right? Seriously, the list goes on and on! Some of the practical ways in which bees help communities in developing countries are quite unusual. 40 Amazing Pictures of Great Dane and their Bond with the Kids, 10 MUST-KNOW Dog Mating Facts For Every Dog Lover, Things You Should never do with a New Cat, How to Clean Cat Ears at Home: 5 Easy Steps, Manx cat Breeds Information and Interesting Facts, How to make Healthy Cat Food: 7 Things must Include, Cats In Depression Symptoms and Treatment, 10 Best Dog Breeds for People with Allergies and Asthma, 5 Difference Between A Basset Hound And Beagle, 10 Fun Tricks You Can Teach Any Breed Of Dogs, 10 Crossbreed Animals You Didn’t Know Really Existed, 10 Reasons why are Bees Important for the Environment. But is it true? These plants contribute to the food system by feeding animals – aside from humans – such as birds and insects. Plants require germination; the transfer from the “male” part to the “female” part of the plant. Well, don’t you dare anymore! But the loss of a third of honey bee colonies is primarily a concern for agricultural interests. Changemakers Doing Important Work For Bees. Bee Bearding | Beard Of Bees | Bee Beard GONE WRONG! Surprisingly, bees have inspired many scientific and engineering projects such as the use of hexagon in engineering. In their search for nectar, bees move deeper into each flowering plant and carry with them grains of pollen which they leave on the surface of the plant. If we take care of them, they’ll be able to take care of us. Hopefully they stay! Fourpawsquare © 2018-19 All Rights Reserved, How to Draw your favorite Animal: Easy ways to learn, Most Common Causes of Sudden Death in Rabbits. List of Animals whose names start with the letter “A”. Read … Without bees, our farms and gardens would be unable to thrive. Besides this, bees are really awesome! They support the growth of trees, flowers, and other plants, which serve as food and shelter for creatures large and small. Why Bees Are Important to Our Lifestyle Bees contribute to our lifestyle in many ways. Not only does their survival depend on us, but our survival depends on them as well! These little pollinators are vital to the Earth’s environment and ecosystem. These plants require a transfer of pollen from the male part of the plant to the female, which is where bees come in. It seems we aren’t the only species with a bit of a sweet tooth. Bees are crucial to the process of pollination. Bees are important for the overall health of the environment, our ecosystem, and our farms. They are beautiful to look at and you would be doing your part to aid the survival of a species. Why Are Bees Important To The Environment? But why are bees important? Bees are important to both our ecosystems and ourselves, 1/3 of our foods are pollinated by them! That’s why it’s important that we all work together to conserve bees. They get a bad rep for being a little scary, but it’s just not true. There is some evidence that wild bees in North Americahave declined in the face of fungal and bacterial diseases. Bees are important for biodiversity, but biodiversity is also important for bees. These buzzing bugs deserve a huge round of applause for providing us our favorite fruits and vegetables. The Bee Lifespan! They also pollinate many other plants, including species that are important for humans, such as the Brazil nut tree and some crop plants such as coffee, rubber and passion fruit. Yup, a world without bees is like a world without food! Keeping …. The Role of Bees in the Ecosystem. other living species live their life properly, the concept of Animal Rights Which You Should Know was introduced. Continuous attempts have been made to quantify the contribution of bees to the food crop industries, but all attempts failed. Because of urban development, abandoned farms and the lack of bee-friendly flowers – the habitat of bees is completely lost. This, in turn, protects and maintains the ecosystems and the plant and animal species, as well. But that’s not the only reason bees are necessary for our planet’s survival. They … Bees are industrious pollinators because they have co-evolved with flowering plants over millions of years. Bees play an important, but little recognized role in most terrestrial ecosystems where there is green vegetation cover for at least 3 to 4 months each year. You may be asking, “But why are bees important to humans?” The answer is simple! And, bees are the only insect that can produce honey for us. The pollination of plants is not only important to us but also to the wild animals that also feed on the fruits and berries that they rely on for a continuous and sustainable food source. If this process stops, not only do we have the potential t… Is that they produce honey that they produce honey that they share us. Our Lifestyle in many ways with us the first time i came across … vital in! 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The alternative to this walkaway split was to transfer the entire colony into a longer Golden Mean hive and to create space in the broodnest to encourage the bees not to swarm, but to continue expanding exponentially. Somewhat surprisingly, there were no queen cells in the overcrowded colony. It will be interesting to see if the daughter colony succeeds in creating a new queen. If the colony does succeed, one wonders what her daughters will be like? Their temperament will be pretty much determined by the drones that she mates with (next week?), who will be both feral tropicals and domesticated temperates from another colony that I take care of at Garland's (to help with pollinating the orchards and vegetable gardens). In my own experience, most (but not all) first generation "open pollinated" queens from temperate stock create colonies that are significantly more defensive than their mother's colony. It is that way from Flagstaff to Sedona to Camp Verde. 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Jessie and I discovered that we were both mentored during our early years as beekeepers by organic beekeeper and teacher Les Crowder. Les was President of the NMBKA during most of the 1990s, when I was living in Alburquerque’s South Valley and an active member of the NMBKA. During the conference, we also had some interesting conversations with beekeepers from southwestern Canada. The international similarities and differences between us were quite striking. One of the goals I had for the conference was to meet and talk to three different academic researchers who have published important works in the field of contemporary apiculture, especially about the “African-ized” honeybee. Dr. Dewey Caron, Dr. Marla Spivak, and Dr. Mark Winston each made presentations at the conference, and I managed to have a conversation with all three of them, at least for a few minutes. Because many beekeepers here in Arizona are now working with locally adapted honeybees whose ancestors came here recently from South Africa rather than from Europe centuries ago, I was especially interested in their thoughts about Africanized bees. What each had to say about honeybees and beekeeping in general and Africanized bees in particular was fascinating. I was also fascinated by the fact that there was clearly a strong consensus at the conference that the varroa mite continues to be a major issue for U.S. beekeepers. Perhaps because many of us here in the Southwest are working with mainly Africanized bees, the varroa mite does not seem to be much of an issue for us. (Varroa is not an issue for the health and well-being of the bees I’m taking care of; therefore, I did not share in this “consensus”). Speaking for myself only, I have rarely seen varroa mites on any bees during my fifteen years of beekeeping in Arizona (it was very different in New Mexico during the 90s). It may be that tropically-evolved honeybees of South African descent are more varroa resistant and resilient overall compared to the temperate-evolved and more fully domesticated honeybee of European descent. The recent documentary More Than Honey makes this claim, and I think it’s a convincing thesis. In arid and semi-arid “Africanized Arizona,” beekeeping is somewhat different from most other regions of the US—even it seems from much of the rest of the West. I see these differences as a good thing: they teach us about resilience... During her presentation, Dr. Spivak argued that most U.S. beekeepers should be treating their colonies for varroa mites, preferably using organic methods. If we don’t go ahead and treat, she argued, then bee populations will continue their rapid decline in health and numbers. I respect and understand Dr. Spivak’s genuine caring for the bees. Because the varroa mite is not an issue for the bees I am keeping, perhaps it is easier for me to respectfully disagree with her point-of-view and advice to beekeepers. In essence, I think that Dr. Spivak’s argument for varroa treatments is short-sighted, coming from a more “sustainable,” “preservationist,” and “paternalistic” way of thinking about our human relationship to the rest of the natural world, including honeybees. Rather than thinking in terms of “sustainability” (sustaining what we already have left, which is probably not actually sustainable), I think that we should be thinking much more long-term, in terms of resilience. Rather than saving the honeybee from Varroa destructor, I think that we should trust the inherent “wild” resistance and resilience of the honeybee to survive the harmful effects of this parasite. If we have the love and courage to really trust the honeybee’s own innate resilience and work with her, rather than against her, getting out of her way when need bee, the honeybee can survive and thrive. This approach doesn’t mean just stepping back and “letting nature take its course,” but it does mean allowing the inherent resilience of the honeybee to express itself, just as top bar beekeepers “allow” honeybees to build their own combs from scratch, thus expressing themselves (their life force) in wax. As organic beekeepers, as our “sister’s keepers,” we assist with that life-giving expression by both not acting, and by acting on her behalf. If we don’t treat for varroa mites, many colonies will likely die. That is very regrettable, and very upsetting and disturbing, but we know and trust that at least some colonies will survive the mite. As intelligent and (hopefully) enlightened beekeepers, we can work with and enhance that resistance, helping the bees and ourselves to create a deeper resilience. This capacity to thrive and survive even in increasingly harsh and difficult conditions is going to be absolutely necessary as we come to “the end of the long summer,” and must figure out creative ways to meet the environmental challenges of the 21st century. The “Bee Healthy/Healthy Bee” Conference in Boulder was a truly excellent experience for us, and we were really glad that we spent the time, energy, and money to get there and back. Viva la difference, y viva las abejas! –P. Pynes, President, Northern Arizona Organic Beekeepers’ Association All photos by Sharon Lee Harris. These are copyrighted images and may not be reused or republished without the consent of Sharon Lee Harris.

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More than 80% of his Warré hives, which are sized to the same 300 x 300 x 210 mm internal measurements as Warré's, are fitted with top-bars only because there is no need to take the combs out of them. He points out that whether you use frames or top-bars depends on the aim in view. The main principle of the Warré is manipulating complete hive-body boxes, not frames. Furthermore, the frames should not be there especially because they take up a lot of room in the colony and for the simple fact that removing frames upsets the bees. When he switched from Dadants to Warrés Denis used frames at first because not using them seemed inconcievable at the time. Denis finds frames useful for breeding, grafting and any other operation that requires lifting a comb, but recognises that as the frames become obscured and stuck to the walls etc., they present the same problems as in a Dadant. 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They are essentially a sawn-off version of the 24 mm wide Warré frame, only instead of the side-bar projecting 190 mm from the bottom of the top-bar it projects 90 mm. It is made of the same thickness wood as the top-bar. The half frames are a registered design. The half-frames are used solely for queen rearing and other needs connected with the brood that do not concern the beginner. Denis concludes (translating): What was Warré's own position regarding frames? Even in early editions of his book Beekeeping For All, Warré discussed the pros and cons and advised against using them, as shown in the 5th edition: This web site is premised on the 12th edition of Beekeeping For All which describes the top-bar version of his hive only. But, for the sake of completeness, we provide a translation of the pages of the 5th edition describing the two versions of his hive with frames, the second having no bottom-bars.3 In this respect, this second version is similar to the Denis frame illustrated above, however, Warré's 'three-quarter' frame has wide (36 mm) side-bars that abut each other, forming a second wall of the hive. For a comparison of Denis' frame with Warré's full frame, see our page on frames. Denis' commercial scale operation includes migratory beekeeping, for example to lavender. Partly to facilitate transport, Denis has made the top of the hive more compact. This allows stacking and closer packing of hives on a trailer, which would clearly be more difficult with the standard Warré roof. It is covered with a plain square roof which is 60 mm deep and made of bent galvanised steel sheet, secured at the corners apparently by a spot-weld (soudée). Under the roof is a board 350 x 350 mm square and 10 mm thick resting on and fixed to two battens, also 10 mm thick. It is illustrated here in the following sketches drawn by Bernhard Heuvel from details in Gilles Denis' book (1): Under the board, and resting on the top-bars, is a propolis mesh. The board has holes for two commercially available bee escapes (yellow circles in the sketches). The underside of the board has an additional batten 7 mm deep and divided to form a groove in which a division board can be inserted to form two 4-comb nucs. Below: the cover of Gilles Denis' book Gilles Denis also gives beekeeping courses. Here are Olin Bezchleba's photos of a course he attended in Ardèche, France a few years ago: 1) Denis, G. (2008) La ruche Warré: Mode d'emploi -- Techniques et Conduite (The Warré Hive: Method of use -- Techniques and Management). St Jean Bonnefonds. ISBN 978-2-9533201. http://www.ruche-warre.com. 2) Translated from page 46 of L' Apiculture Pour Tous - Manuel-Guide Des Fixistes Et Des Mobilistes (Beekeeping For All - A manual for fixed comb and mobile frame beekeepers) by Abbé Warré, Bureau du 'Travail au Grand Air', 17 Rue Littré, 17 Tours, France, 5th edition, 1923. 3) Translation of pages 60-71 of L' Apiculture Pour Tous - Manuel-Guide Des Fixistes Et Des Mobilistes (Beekeeping For All - A manual for fixed comb and mobile frame beekeepers) by Abbé Warré, Bureau du 'Travail au Grand Air', 17 Rue Littré, 17 Tours, France, 5th edition, 1923. Download PDF.

When people talk about biodiversity, it is often through the lens of conservation and the survival of animal and plant species. But the value drawn from a healthy biosphere is much more than that – it delivers a steady supply of food, water, jobs and livelihoods and helps to regulate climate. 1 million plant and animal species (out of 8 million) face extinction within decades, according to the latest scientific assessments, and deforestation and soil degradation have reached epic levels.Our oceans are overfished and polluted with plastic; Projects run the gamut from integrating coastal zone management and protected areas in West Africa and India, investing in watershed management and sustainable forest practices in Ethiopia, to stopping rampant wildlife crime that is wiping out key species. In 2019, IDA supported $619 million worth of direct investments in biodiversity in an overall multi-sector portfolio of $3.3 billion funding interventions in forestry, agriculture, and sustainable livelihoods. We’re also working with countries to generate revenue from biodiversity, whether from payment for environmental services that can then help to cover the cost of managing biodiversity or through sustainable tourism. Sustainable Land Management Program, about 900,000 hectares of land is now being sustainably managed, benefitting some 2.5 million people. This work has led to better water access, less soil erosion, improved food security, higher yields, and diversified sources of income – resulting in more resilient livelihoods. The project has also improved land tenure security and nearly half a million households now have legal land certificates, including some 11,000 landless youth who received certificates in exchange for restoring degraded communal lands. This land tenure work is part of a broader program that has resulted in around 10 million homes with land certificates – a program that encourages people to invest in making land more productive and conserving soil and water – which in turn delivers biodiversity benefits.Under the Bank’s decade-long support for the Financing from the International Development Association (IDA) totaling $600 million is supporting our newest programs in Ethiopia: the Climate Action through Landscape Management Program for Results, and the Resilient Landscapes and Livelihoods Project. Under the resilient landscapes project, we are identifying biodiversity “hotspots” – areas of high biodiversity value that are in danger due to land degradation and other pressures. We will support the government in working with communities to establish so-called green corridors – strips of continuous, native vegetation that will link fragmented forests and help restore watersheds where biodiversity can flourish. The corridors will also support livelihoods, including beekeeping, a flourishing industry in Ethiopia. We are using a similar approach in other countries, plus working with governments to strengthen policies and regulations that will, for example, improve forest governance and prevent wildlife crime through the creation of protected areas. On the policy front, we’re also making sure that countries include the value of natural capital and ecosystem services in their decision-making processes and planning. Through our Global Program on Sustainability, 18 countries are using natural capital accounting to inform policy decisions, moving beyond GDP and putting natural capital on par with built assets such as infrastructure and financial capital. COP15 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Kunming, China. A key challenge in Kunming will be to agree on a new set of targets to replace the Aichi Biodiversity Targets adopted a decade ago in Nagoya, Japan. The Aichi targets, due to expire this year, have not been met and the global community is working towards a transformative post-2020 global biodiversity framework.This will be finalized next October at the In the run-up to the COP CBD, the World Bank is informing the discussions through research that will make the strong economic case for investing in nature and show the impact of the loss of ecosystem services that nature provides. The research will also analyze policies that could reverse this loss, including the reduction of subsidies that harm rather than enhance biodiversity.

I always knew I was lucky to grow up in Northumberland, hailing from a mining town near the beautiful coast. What I didn’t realise in my younger years was just how much there was to discover in this beautiful county, especially in the countryside and that is how, in my 5th decade, I’m still finding new and delightful areas to explore. Last year I was lucky enough to enjoy a tour of Northumberland National Park with my local Travel Massive group (a group of like minded travel enthusiasts) and it reignited my love for my home county. I now return to explore more regularly, especially on foot, making a point to visit previously unseen areas as I did today. My walking partner was or rather, always is, my husband Ron and our destination on this occasion was the village of Warden near Hexham. I’d read a lovely write up about this area and a quick internet search brought up this 6km/3.5 mile circular walk. As luck has it, the walk actually started from the delightful Boatside Inn which we had visited and enjoyed before. This obviously was meant to be so and we decided to book for Sunday Lunch at the end of the walk! and off we set. As we’d made reservations for Sunday Lunch we parked at the Boatside Inn and set off on the walk described in the literature as ‘This pleasant walk involves a steady climb up to Warden Hill where you will get a panoramic view of south-west Northumberland’ with a walking time of approx. 2 hours. This sign posted track began about 70m from the Inn where we walked parallel to the Newcastle to Carlisle railway line for a short while. Luck was on our side this day and with the sun shining we were able to appreciate the landscape unfolding before our eyes. The wind didn’t bother us too much either as we we’re sheltered by the trees, although a few low swaying tree branches relieved me of my hat on three occasions! The walk is straighforward to navigate with several finger posts and waymarks. I used a photosnap of the map and directions on my mobile phone as opposed to a printed map. The walk comprises tracks, pasture and tarmac roads. The tracks were fairly muddy in part but that can be expected this time of year as the ground hasn’t had time to dry out. You’d need to wear appropriate clothing and footwear for this walk. You are taken on a steady climb with views across to the village of Fourstones and the river Tyne. At every turn another lovely scene opened up including a couple of rainbows, even though it hadn’t rained! We mused about how the landscape must have looked to those who lived here in centuries gone by. Small worked flints have been found along one of the tracks which date back around 10,000 years! It really is such a pleasure to walk in this area. It’s so beautiful and peaceful. I would think it is normally quiet but the wind was whipping up quite a bit as we got higher. We only passed one other person along the way and there were no livestock in the fields we crossed until we reached Warden Hill which was dotted with sheep. The views that met us when we reached Warden Hill made the walk totally worthwhile. The term ‘Big Sky’ really applies here as you slowly turn 360 degrees to take in the stunning views…Wow! and as the countryside of south east Northumberland stretched out for miles I was acutely aware of the history beneath my feet as I was standing on the site of an Iron Age hill fort. Coming back downhill we spotted something more ‘gruesomely’ recent in the form of an animal skull and bone, possibly a sheep, which had us wondering about its demise! From Warden Hill the walk took us through the quaint village of High Warden with it’s handful of stone houses and random beds of snowdrops. A tarmac road meandered downward, ultimately leading us back to the Boatside Inn and the promise of a hearty meal. To that end we weren’t disappointed and we both enjoyed a roast beef dinner with probably the biggest yorkshire pudding I’ve ever seen! So although this isn’t a review of the Inn I would still recommend it as a great place to eat. Ron and I found this walk to be really enjoyable despite the muddy tracks being tricky to negotiate in parts, we just had to take a bit more time and care…and hold onto a few branches at times! I hope our experience has inspired you to enjoy walks in Northumberland and the National Park area. I’ve only shared a snap shot of this walk in photos as I don’t want to spoil it for you! I love reading your comments so if you’ve already tried this walk or have a favourite walk in this area I’d like to hear about it. You can view the map and information for this walk here and read the highlights of my tour of Northumberland National Park here. Yes…at last! I finally made it to Vallum Farm in Northumberland, after a planned visit was foiled by me leaving my back pack in one of the visitor centres along Hadrian’s Wall. A one hour around trip to retrieve it meant Ron and I, sadly, ran out of time. Vallum Farm Tearoom and Restaurant had been on my radar for a while due to all the good reports I’d heard, oh and did I mention I LOVE Christmas too! so you can imagine how thrilled I was to be invited along to preview their new Festive Fridays Menu in the surroundings of the fabulous new Chefs Room. Although known by many as Vallum Farm, the impressive facilities on offer have grown so much over the last 12 years that the venue is now known simply as Vallum – The Foodie Gateway to Hadrian’s Wall. Owners Peter and Vicky Moffitt bring you a welcoming, award winning Tea Room and first floor Restaurant with expansive countryside views, a Patisserie & Deli, an Ice Cream Parlour and a of course the Chefs Room, our venue to experience the delights of the Festive Fridays Menu…and my goodness, what a delight it was! I was one of a group of bloggers invited along and on my arrival, I was met with a friendly welcome by Nick Smith, Vallum’s Restaurant and Events manager, before being escorted into the wonderful setting of the Chefs Room and what a perfect setting it was! The room is beautifully rustic and befitting of the Christmas fayre to be sampled, it was decorated in a cosy, festive style. As I took the opportunity to take some photographs my fellow bloggers started to arrive and it was evident from the broad smiles, oohs and ahhs, that they were as impressed with the Chef’s Room as me. We were asked if we’d like to try one of the two new cocktails created to compliment the Festive Friday’s menu: Blackberry Bramble – a blend of gin, Chambord, blackberry juice and ginger ale with a blackberry and mint garnish; and Winter Crumble – a blend of martini bianco, apple juice, ginger ale and Mama Buci honey. Being a Martini Bianco fan I opted for the latter and I found it refreshingly tasty, so much so, that I’ve since bought some ginger ale to recreate my own! Nick then joined us to give an overview of the Restaurant and Chefs Room. Here, the ethos is to provide visitors with exceptional heart-warming dishes using only the finest ingredients from their own site including seasonal produce from the kitchen garden, or sourced from local artisans. For example, their fresh eggs come from Ian, just up the road from Vallum. The Chefs Room aims to provide an informal, relaxed atmosphere, with many dishes served on sharing boards. The room is available for casual dining and can also be hired for events, special occasions and weddings. The head chef and team are also happy to create a bespoke menu for your event. I was enjoying a lovely chat with the other guests when, what can be only be described as a procession of tasty treats began to appear from the kitchen, all beautifully presented on rustic wooden platters. This was the taster board from the menu which included shots of Vallum Kitchen garden celeriac soup; House smoked salmon blini’s; Ingoe scotch egg with black pudding and plum ketchup and crispy rabbit rillette with Anne’s apple chutney. I can honestly say I enjoyed each bite sized morsel of loveliness, with the scotch eggs being as far from the shop bought type that you could imagine…absolutely melt in the mouth yummy! and the celeriac soup far exceeded my taste expectations. I know for sure that Ron would have loved the rabbit rillettes which were oh so moreish. During our tasting we were joined by Vicky who was happy to answer any questions about the menu. Her enthusiasm and passion for delivering great food and a fantastic experience for visitors is evident and it was a pleasure listening to her explaining how Vallum has developed, local suppliers, the kitchen garden and plans for the future including making their own ice cream (once Rose the cow is joined by her soon to be born calf in December). She also explained about Vallum’s latest collaboration with Mama Buci honey, a project, endorsed by ambassador Bear Grylls, which helps to improve the quality of life of communities in Zambia through beekeeping. To find out more about this inspirational project, click in the link above. The honey is available to purchase in the Deli. Just as we were all exchanging nods of agreement with each tasty mouthful the kitchen doors opened again and the tables were filled with the main offering of Braised Beef, mashed potato and horseradish dumplings. At this point we all sat down and it all began to feel even more like a big family Christmas dinner. A harvest of fresh from the kitchen garden vegetables accompanied our meal and included carrots and kale. Even though braised beef isn’t always my first choice, I can honestly say this was melt in your mouth tasty as was the gravy and probably the best I’ve had the pleasure of tasting in a long time. The vegetables were ever so tasty too, which reflected the fact they are home grown. At this point I was starting to feel full when even more festive fayre was bestowed upon us in the form of platters filled with turkey, ham, pigs in blankets (mini sausages wrapped in bacon), stuffing, bread sauce and roast potatoes. Well, as I said, I was just ‘starting’ to feel full, so I managed to find room for one of my all-time favourites, roast potatoes, which I’m delighted to say didn’t disappoint and I managed to enjoy a little try of the other moreish morsels. There are also vegetarian and vegan dishes on the menu and of those, I sampled the delicious homemade sunflower loaf and roast potatoes. Now came the only time I was disappointed in the whole day – disappointed as I had to leave early (pre-arranged grandkids school run) and miss the rest of this wonderful Vallum experience! As Vallum had so far provided me with a wonderful array of irresistible dishes, of which I had enjoyed everything, I, and my waistline, was starting to think it was probably just as well that I wasn’t going to be around for dessert! (a moment on the lips…as the saying goes) But oh no, Vallum’s wonderful hospitality was not going to see me leave empty handed and within minutes I was offered a ‘doggy bag’ (well, box) containing Christmas Pudding and Brandy Sauce (another favourite), Chocolate Delice and Poached pear with Stem Ginger Ice Cream!! so you can guess what I had for my supper. Well, I had to share it with Ron, but that just meant double thumbs up for the Festive Fridays desserts too! I can honestly say I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Vallum and although I didn’t get to stay and meet Rose the dairy cow (who is expecting a calf in December) or view the event Marquee, it means I have another reason apart from the fabulous food, to return soon. The quality of food, great hospitality and friendliness of the team at Vallum make for a great combination. They delivered an exceptional experience that I feel makes them deserving of the tagline ‘the foodie gateway to Hadrian’s Wall’ Vallum’s position on the Military Road, East Wallhouses means it is well placed not only for visitors to Hadrian’s Wall but those visiting Northumberland National Park, the Metro Centre, travelling through Northumberland or just seeking a venue that serves fantastic food. The Festive Friday Menu is available in the Restaurant and Chefs Room during December on 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd 6pm – 9pm. I’d advise booking early to avoid disappointment. You can also enjoy Sunday Lunch in the restaurant between 12pm – 4pm. I travelled to Vallum by car and from Sunderland. My journey at midday took only 35 minutes and just slightly longer on my return mid-afternoon, not far to experience food at its home produced best. Have you visited Vallum? I’d love to hear about it. Thanks for reading and bye for now. *My meal and drinks were complimentary in exchange for an honest review. It was no surprise to hear that Northumberland National Park (NNP) was voted National Park of the Year at the COUNTRYFILE magazine awards 2015/16. The area is well known for the famous Hadrians Wall and Fort remains however, there is so much more to see and do in this beautiful part of North East England which covers an area of 1,049 km or 405 square miles. I regularly enjoy days out and short breaks here with my husband Ron. I’ve always loved Northumberland. I was born and raised in one of its many mining towns only leaving to join Ron in Sunderland, which was actually a part of the old Kingdom of Northumbria many centuries ago. So, you can imagine my delight to be invited along, as a guest of NNP Authority, to experience some highlights of what the park has to offer. I was part of a small group from Travel Massive (Newcastle) and our host for the day was Duncan Wise, Visitor Development and Marketing Manager for NNP. His friendly manner, enthusiasm and knowledge helped make our day a big hit. After setting off from Newcastle with my fellow travellers, including Ron, we headed to the first stop on our itinerary, Rothbury, on a road I’m very familiar with. This time however, neither of us were driving so we could enjoy the fantastic scenery even more. One point to add is that the main road into Rothbury, the B6344 road at Crag End, has now been reopened after being closed for major repairs. Rothbury, on the edge of the NNP, is one of most popular and picturesque towns in Northumberland, It’s also close to many major attractions and the coast. On arrival we headed to Tomlinson’s Café and Bunkhouse, a fantastic base from which to enjoy the surrounding area with many public footpaths and cycle tracks starting only metres from the property. It is also perfectly placed for cyclists wishing to enjoy all or part of The Sandstone Way, England’s first long distance mountain bike trail. It’s approx. 120 miles/192 km long and runs along the Sandstone Ridge in North Northumberland. Starting and finishing at two of Northumberland’s most historic towns, Berwick-upon-Tweed and Hexham, the route will take you through a landscape full of beautiful scenery, breathtaking views, historical sights and charming villages. The café is large and airy with a welcoming atmosphere and the modern rustic décor suits the building perfectly. We were welcomed with hot drinks in the comfortable lounge area where Duncan gave us an overview of the NNP. We were joined by owner Jackie who told us of the buildings origins, it was formerly a school house, and explained the wonderful facilities on offer. A tour of the Bunkhouse showed it is ideal for families, groups and solo travelers, offering comfortable rooms with en-suite facilities. 21 people can be accommodated over the three light and airy rooms of 6,7 or 8 beds. There’s also a Double en-suite room. The communal lounge has amazing views toward the River Coquet along with a large TV, Sky and WIFI which is free for guests, plus a small kitchenette. The rates are purse friendly too at £20 per bed or £25 with mini breakfast, tea or coffee. It’s easy to see why it was awarded a Trip Advisor certificate of excellence in 2015. They also have a range of bikes for hire catering for all abilities and will soon be introducing electric bikes for hire. I took the opportunity to try one of these bikes and liked the idea of the little surge of power just when you need it. I enjoyed it so much I’m considering buying one. Leaving Rothbury, we headed to the Simonside Hills and Lordenshaws. I’ve not visited this area before and its beauty was evident immediately even in the inclement weather. Climbing one of the footpaths gave fantastic views toward the Cheviot Hills, Sandstone Ridge and the coast. The landscape is home to the remains of an Iron Age hill fort, Bronze Age burial grounds and prehistoric ‘cup and ring’ rock carvings made by our ancestors although it is still not truly known what the carvings mean. There are posts pointing to areas of interest, with QR codes to scan with your smartphone for more information. From Lordenshaws we headed toward Greenhaugh for lunch. We drove through the Grasslees Valley and Otterburn Ranges which are used for military training and are home to the second largest live firing range in the country. The ranges can be explored and have some of the most spectacular views in the NNP, although visitors should be aware that parts are closed when the red flags are flying. We had a brief informative stop in Elsdon, the largest village within NNP with a population of around 240 people! NNP is the least populated of The Parks of England and Wales, having a population of about 2000, that’s just two people per square mile. Elsdon features lovely stone houses in a picturesque setting surrounding the village green and is home to a popular tea room which serves the legendary homemade Gibbet cake. Popular with cyclist and walkers alike, it’s a starting point for many countryside walks. We also stopped briefly to view the remains of a Tosson Tower, a Peel Tower built around 600 years ago as a home for the Ogle family and a defence against invasion by the Scots. We arrived in Greenhaugh, which is one of those places that makes you want to move to the countryside. It’s only small but as one local told me, It the equivalent of their ‘city’ in a parish with a population of around 160 people. This area is home to some beautiful Hay Meadows which have an abundance of wild flowers and would be ideal to explore on foot. Our venue for lunch was The Holly Bush Inn which promised a lot with its Kerb appeal and it certainly delivered once inside. Passing a welcoming open fire in the bar, we were seated in one of the two dining areas. Both are decorated stylishly in differing themes. We were introduced to owner Mary and her son Frankie who run the Inn together. As well the bar and dining facilities the Inn offers 7 beautifully decorated en-suite rooms and a Stargazers Apartment. For lunch, Ron and I opted for the Lamb Stew using local produce. I love stew and this did not disappoint, it was accompanied by crusty white bread and was comfort food at its best, both delicious and warming. Ron and I then headed into the rear gardens as the sun had put in an appearance at last! The gardens feature a large fire pit and have fantastic views across the countryside and expansive sky, perfect to enjoy some Stargazing. At approx. 580sq miles, the skies over Greenhaugh are the darkest in England and were awarded Gold Tier Dark Sky Park status by the International Dark Skies Association. A quick chat with the chef who was enjoying a break, revealed how passionate he is about creating great home cooked food. Returning inside Mary offered us desert and needing no persuading, we opted for Eton Mess (me) and Rhubarb Crumble (Ron), both were scrumptious and served at the large trestle table which is placed to encourage people to mix. It works, as we enjoyed a chat with a couple who were staying in the area. In a nutshell, this Inn serves up great food, facilities and friendly service and I’m happy to say, at the time of writing I’ve already been back! (but that’s a story for another day). Hesleyside is the ancestral home of the Charlton family. Their beautiful country house is set in woodland and has grounds designed by Capability Brown. This made for a stunning, if not unusual setting, for a 10k fun run of mud, mud and more mud with various obstacles thrown in to add to the challenge. It really did look like Muddy Good Fun (as the promotors put it) and if I’d been younger and without neck issues, I’d have loved to give it a go. But as a spectator, it was great to see the huge smiles on the muddy faces of the participants, especially the kids, who were bombarded with water bombs by family members. We didn’t have much time to enjoy the live bands and stalls but the atmosphere was great despite the weather. Sheltering from rain, we observed people taking part in games and even Ukulele lessons. We even bumped a friend who was there to take part. Last stop on our tour was The Battlesteads Hotel and Observatory. I was looking forward to this for two reasons. Firstly, I’d already had the pleasure of enjoying a few drinks in their sunny garden so was looking forward to returning; secondly, I’ve always wanted to visit an Observatory. There was no sunshine this time but at least the rain had stopped. The garden had been enhanced even more since my last visit and was very impressive! It still had the raised herb beds I remembered and these are just a small nod to the wider sustainable tourism ethos of the hotel. Beyond this, further gardens of homegrown produce blended into the countryside views and the Hotels own carbon neutral heating system, the first to be installed in the county, is discreetly tucked away. We were joined by Astronomer Roy Alexander who delivers the various Stargazing courses available. He explained that the Hotel and Observatory are located in the Dark Sky Discovery site of Wark Village. This combination offers the beauty of the dark skies with the comfort of modern day facilities. These include an inviting bar with restaurant, 22 individually decorated en-suite bedrooms and 5 newly constructed eco lodges. Moving on to the observatory we were seated in the warm room, where you could help yourself to tea and coffee. From the very beginning, Roy held our attention with his enthusiasm for his subject as he spoke passionately about his background in science to the present day, before talking about the delights of the dark skies. Many people have a dream to see The Aurora Borealis or ‘Northern light’s’ and he explained they have been visible clearly on many occasions before providing information about apps which can help identify the best place and time to view them. As well as Pointing out easy ways to identify popular constellations using binoculars Roy then explained how to adjust them correctly before sending us outside to have a go. I also held a piece of meteorite and touched a piece of Mars. This thrilled me no end and Roy helped me photograph the Mars fragment using my smartphone and a microscope! The conclusion of our visit was an introduction to the centerpiece of the Observatory – the impressive Telescope, which can be set up for multiple visitors to use at the same time. Unfortunately, the rain meant the roof could not be opened so we were unable to take a look into the late afternoon sky. On asking Roy what he liked to observe the most, he replied The Moon without hesitation. He loves the way the sun, at various times of the day, casts shadows over the mood highlighting the landscape to great effect. I can honestly say I could have sat there for hours listening to his pearls of astronomical wisdom and myself and Ron would love to return. The whole set up at Battlesteads lends itself to delivering a fantastic experience for both residents and non-residents alike. I cannot comment on the rooms and food, however the hotel is renowned for both and holds a Trip Advisor certificate of Excellence. Although we did not stay overnight, I can imagine it would be extra special. We were so impressed that we’d love to return to stay in the Hotel to enjoy a real twist on Sleeping Under The Stars! Plus, as Roy says, how many observatories can boast their own bar? who could resist? Our tour was now at an end and we returned to Newcastle having had a fantastic day, learning new facts about the regions history along with forming new friendships. I feel that there’s so much of this area just waiting to be discovered an on writing this myself and Ron have already paid a return visit.. If you’d like to plan a visit there’s lots of on information on the user friendly NNP website including information on their Events. Hope you enjoyed reading about NNP and if you have any favourite places in the park I’d love to hear about them. Bye for now, June x *Our tour of the NNP was organized by Kate, who leads our group of travel enthusiasts Travel Massive Newcastle, in conjunction with NNP Authority and Round Table Solutions. **Group photo courtesy of Kate.

Limestone County Beekeepers Association President - Wil Daly Vice-president - David James Secretary - Rick Reeder Treasurer - Lionel Evans Don't forget to register your hives! Download the Alabama Apiary Registration Application Here And be sure to mark your equipment with your state registered brand. Download the Alabama brand registration form Here The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (ADA&CS), Plant Industry Division, Plant Protection Section, Apiary Services provides apiary inspections services. You can contact them here: Apiary Protection Unit Due to COVID-19 our regular meetings have been suspended until further notice. Our Goal is to promote honeybees and beekeeping in the Limestone County area and to educate the local school children and the general public on the importance of honeybees and beekeeping. The Limestone County Beekeepers Association is located in Athens Alabama USA. All beekeepers in the Limestone county area are welcome to join our group. The only requirement to join is that you have an interest in honeybees and or beekeeping.

On December 22nd we will be having the official Grand Opening date of Spirit Hills – honey winery. The mead is ready and we will be bottling this week and through the weekend! It all starts at noon on December 22nd until 5:00PM. We will have a bonfire, live music, a free cup of mulled wine, wine tastings, a station with information about permaculture, a station with information about the history of fermentation and mead making and a station with information about bees and beekeeping. December 22, 2012 Noon-5pm between Millarville and Turner Valley. Get on to Hwy 22 and follow the oak barrels!

After we became accidental beekeepers, we would spend months adapting to our newfound hobby. Sometimes we would be successful. Other times, not so much. Beekeeping, we discovered, has quite a learning curve. After we finally had our hive in the proper place, we spent quite a bit of time watching bees do what they do best. We placed our hive on top of cinder blocks to give the hive some ventilation and keep ants and other bugs out of the hive. It’s no surprise that honey is a huge attraction for ants. What was a surprise were the frogs that suddenly appeared looking for lunch or dinner. We had to install some metal screening below the hive to keep them from sitting there feasting on our returning worker bees. Our beekeeping “mentor” encouraged us to take a look in the hive now and then. Every few weeks or so we would “suit up” and take a look inside the box. We learned that going into the hive too often would disrupt the bees more than help them. Bees are capable of taking care of their own and removing anything that’s not supposed to be there. This includes any bees that die in the hive. We watched many dead bees being carried away from the hive by those who were still living. After a few weeks we began to notice fewer bees were around the hive. When we opened the hive, we discovered a lot fewer bees. They were also behaving differently. In the past the bees would buzz around us like crazy when we opened the hive. This time they clung to the bee suit like a blanket and all huddled together. We called our beekeeper friend for advice and learned that our bees had swarmed. The bees swarm — leave the colony — when the queen dies or leaves the colony herself. Without a queen, the hive cannot survive. The drones and worker bees either follow the queen or die. Our beekeeper friend didn’t want to see us give up, though. He took our hive box and said he would get us a new colony the next time he did a removal. It wasn’t long before he found another colony from a local bee rescue. This new colony also had a queen included. It wasn’t long before we found this new colony had already lost its queen. Here we go again, forced to buy another queen from the beekeeper! We found that queens will cost you around $30.00. We went ahead and bought the new queen in hopes of getting the hive built back up. For several weeks we constantly watched our new colony of bees and our second attempt at beekeeping. Our first colony of bees were docile and very easy to work with. The second colony was a different story. These little bees were aggressive! It became very hard to work with them and we were constantly attacked in the back yard. Luckily, we had the bee suit which helped but keep in mind you will get stung sooner or later. Even with the not so good temperament,we enjoyed watching them fly in and out of the hive, bringing pollen from nearby to build their hive and produce what we hoped would be raw honey! Then one day we began to notice not many bees around. We immediately thought, Oh no, not again! It was time to look inside the hive again and check our frames. Inside we found very few bees and no queen. After some research and contacting our beekeeper we found a couple of the frames had what is called “wax moth infestation.” Wax moths are insects that only wreak havoc on the wax combs being built by our bees. If not caught quickly they can ruin your hive. This time it was a little too late since most of the bees had left. This time for good!! We cleaned the frames from the hive and removed all of the infected combs. Our hive is a ten frame hive and we found two and half that were infected. The rest were in good shape with a nice amount of raw honey to be harvested. We ended with a quart jar of raw honey! It was time for us to decide if we wanted to start over AGAIN or wait until we made our move to our property in Tennessee. With our move getting closer and so much left to be done in preparation, the decision was easy even if it didn’t make us happy. For the time being, our beekeeping efforts would be put on hold, and we’d start against once settled on our homestead.

OPPORTUNITIES TO VISIT AND WORK WITH US AT CHAMPLAIN VALLEY BEES AND QUEENS UPDATED DATES JAN 2020: Every year I get many requests to visit and/or to work here in the apiary– to see in person an apiary operating successfully for many years without treatments, and to learn something about making a living and having a nice lifestyle based around this work. After spending three years establishing the apiary’s home base in a new location, I now have the time and resources to honor at least some of these requests, and possibly help a few new commercial beekeepers get started with a solid, nature-based model, and an understanding of the successful small farmer’s lifestyle. The following three options represent a sort of sliding scale from public, open house events at one end, to a search, at the other, for the very few people who could thrive in a way of life based on the works of Nature — even within and alongside the current predatory and destructive American culture. Each of these events has been planned and scheduled to maximize the opportunities for learning and sharing in the time allotted and to avoid conflicts with the important annual work in the apiary. This is a busy, hardworking place–supported entirely by bees and honey–with things needing attention almost every day. So, it’s hard for me to accommodate visitors at other times. Thanks for your consideration. In order to support social distancing over the concern of Covid-19, we have canceled all 2020 events. We will keep you updated and look forward to being with you in 2021! 1. Two open house field days: April 18th, and July 18th, 2020 You can find info for each scheduled day below: Both of these events are open to the public. The April 18th event has no charge and there is no pre-registration required. For the July 18th event there is a fee (shown below) and pre-registration is required. The dates were chosen to show the apiary at its apparent weak point (April) and its apparent strong point (July). (Those who are gathering evidence to show that commercial beekeeping without treatments is impossible will probably want to come in April; those already convinced that this type of beekeeping is easy and always good news should come in July. For all others with a serious interest, I recommend coming to both.) Hopefully, these are relaxed, informal events which can accommodate beekeepers of all skill and experience levels. Weather permitting, we’ll be able to examine colonies and describe the process of making spring and summer nucs. There should be plenty of time for both beginner and advanced questions and discussions. Very likely we will visit another beeyard in addition to the home farm. Bring a veil, bag lunch and some water to drink, and rain gear if the weather is inclement. Rain or shine – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 1437 South Street, New Haven, Vt. 05472 *There is no fee or pre-registration for the April 18th open house July 18th, 2020 Please Note: This year, as a one-time event my July 18th open house will be a part of the Northeast Organic Farmer Association (NOFA VT.) Summer Workshop Series. The format is the same as usual, with both myself and Troy Hall leading the workshop; but the start time is later, running from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Pre-registration is required and there is a fee to attend (to help support NOFA-Vt): $40 for NOFA members, $50 for non-members. *Registration begins on-line in early may at nofavt.org/events or call Livy Bulger at 802-434-4122, ext-21. Registration limited to 50 people. As usual, bring a bag lunch, water. and a veil if you have one 2. The 8-Day Workshop: June The productive potential of this apiary is tapped and developed by an 8-day cycle of queen rearing and nuc making, which continues for seven weeks during mid-summer. This workshop enables up to five people to work through one whole cycle with me and my local helpers. It is intended for those who already have experience handling bees, and would like to greatly increase their ability to produce nucs and queens during a short growing season. Everyone will participate in each step of the process, (except grafting, which only takes up a few hours each week, and which you have to learn by practicing at home anyway.) There should also be time to see how the production of nucs and queens supports honey production in a non-migratory, northern apiary. For someone interested in a long-term apprenticeship, this would be a good way to see if there is a good fit between you and my apiary. There is a fee for this workshop, and simple housing/camping is available on site. Limited to five participants. Please contact me by phone or snail-mail for more information or to apply. 3. Long-Term Apprenticeships For someone seriously interested in 1-2 years of training in Nature-oriented beekeeping as a vocation and way-of-life. This is my attempt to find the few young people in America today who could actually do this; to train them the way I wish I had been trained; and to help them establish their own apiaries in their home locations. Please contact me for more information.

Cook gnocchi like Nonna used to make, paint like Picasso or explore the basics of beekeeping at one of Ballarat’s hands-on workshops and masterclasses. Let your inner artist shine over a glass of wine at the newly-opened Pinot & Picasso Ballarat (main image). Whilst you enjoy your BYO wine and platters, your expert host will deliver comprehensive step-by-step instructions to help you create a masterpiece. Florals, animals and icons such as Davie Bowie and Cleopatra are among the upcoming session themes. Details:bit.ly/31KXCnz ClayMotion‘s range of in-studio classes include pottery, mosaics, drawing and acrylic pouring. Or try a newly-introduced offering such as make your own olla (ancient garden irrigation) or eco dyeing classes. Details:bit.ly/2TOToqy Follow the journey from vineyard to bottle with The Curious Wine Maker, a year-long journey with Mitchell Harris winemaker John Harris and business partner Craig Mitchell. Details: bit.ly/32emm7T Learn traditional Italian recipes straight from the masters at Carboni’s monthly cooking masterclasses. Join chef Dona Pietrantuono and his team as they show you how to make fresh pasta, gnocchi or pasta sauces before enjoying the fruits of your labour over a glass of wine at lunch. Details:bit.ly/31z59GM Have a smashing good time while you make a mosaic plate at a Made by Mill workshop. The cost includes all materials and a light lunch. Details: bit.ly/2I6Du8A Explore the world of boutique fragrances at a Sweet Fern perfume masterclass. Over a glass of champagne and a sharing platter, you’ll identify the major fragrance accords and uncover the perfect scent for you. Details: bit.ly/3oYfsxd During spring and summer, join one of Backyard Beekeeping Ballarat‘s small group tutorials on beekeeping basics. Choose from Introduction to Beekeeping, Secret Life of Bees: Open Hive Experience, or Advanced Beekeeping Course. Details:bit.ly/2JuYtlT Sign up for a three-hour workshop in wheel throwing or handbuilding with Beck Davies Ceramics. Or how about a Friday night clay date featuring wheel throwing, music, nibbles and wine? Details:bit.ly/3mLJAde The City of Ballarat acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land we live and work on, the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People, and recognises their continuing connection to the land and waterways. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

Based on his family’s mixed farm in the Sliabh Aughty Mountains, Noel grew up in a big family and maintains the bees were always an important part of life on the farmyard. A proud family business, Leahy Beekeeping goes back four generations. “We grew up with bees; they were always there and if we weren’t chasing bees, we were chasing cattle,” he recalls. After completing a stone masonry apprenticeship and working on buildings for years, Noel explains how the job took a physical toll on his body. “My back started giving me a lot of problems. The recession came and in one way, it did me a favour – it gave me an opportunity to get out. “I pulled away from building and went back doing a bit of farming,” he recalls. Start of business Noel says growing up on the farm, among jobs like managing stock and cooking, there was always beekeeping. From a young age, his father and grandfather taught him the tricks of the trade. He recalls how his beekeeping business Sliabh Aughty Honey really took off when he was asked to fix up a few old hives in the garden. “I remember being up with my mother one evening and she wanted to give me something to do,” he says. “She asked me to fix up the hives in the yard. There were literally briars and weeds keeping them together. We sorted them out a bit, made a couple of new hives and after a few stings, we thought we'd better do something,” he continues. “So, I got an old bee suit from a friend of mine." Noel explains he was soon back into the swing of things and got involved in the local beekeeper’s association. While he was “tipping away” working as a beekeeper, he hadn’t considered selling honey until a neighbour called to the door looking for some in 2012. Sliabh Aughty Honey took off from there and the Leahys built themselves up to 40 hives. Today, they have around 180 hives on their farm. Noel believes people value local family businesses like his. “Over the years, we have built up a relationship with other local, artisan family shops and businesses. “These people understand the amount of passion and time that goes into this local niche produce,” he says. 2020 gave Noel's family the opportunity to spend less time on the road and more time at home. “Before lockdown, I was always too busy and we were running; chasing our tails!” he says. “The world literally stopped during the first lockdown, people took a deep breath and it allowed us to realise the value of having family time." Noel had a bucket list of jobs he wanted to do at home, but before lockdown never had a chance to do them. “As a family, we spent a lovely summer together,” he says. “There was more time to sit down around the family table and have a meal. “We’d chat about the products and think [about] what we should do next – the laidback business meeting, as I call it! I also got back cooking again and I loved that,” he adds. “We spent time beekeeping, working side by side and instead of me on my own, there was three or four of us going out in the morning. “If anything, lockdown allowed us to increase the number of ties we have.” Throughout our conversation, Noel’s overall message of “family is everything,” really comes to the forefront. The natural approach Leahy honey is 100% raw, single-filtered and unpasteurised which means it retains the pollen’s antibacterial and medicinal properties. Noel says working with a pure, natural product such as beeswax has many benefits and his products receive great feedback for skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and nappy rash in babies. More information on Leahy Beekeeping and the Sliabh Aughty products is available here.

The phone rang at the Avlona juvenile detention facility, north of Athens, on Friday, July 24, 2015, with the announcement from a high-ranking Justice Ministry official that Koufodinas was going to be transferred there. “Koufodinas who?” inquired the perturbed clerk. “The one you’re thinking about. He’ll have all the proper paperwork,” came the answer. “When?” asked the clerk, now truly alarmed. “Today.” Before the administration even had a chance to notify the correctional officers and guards of this sudden new development, there was a commotion outside at the main gate. Teams of counterterrorism officers had arrived at Avlona. Heavily armed and with their faces covered, they were about to unload convicted November 17 assassin Dimitris Koufodinas from an armored van. Panic broke out within moments, from the police of the small local precinct that had not been notified, to the prison officials who didn’t have the protocols or security measures to deal with such a criminal. Even the supervising prosecutors were blindsided. In the meantime, Koufodinas had gone through security at the front gate and was headed to the administration’s main offices. He was calm, cooperative and happy, looking forward to being in a prison where, in his own words, “he could see the sun,” for the first time after 13 years. A year earlier, after fellow November 17 terrorist Christodoulos Xeros had escaped from the capital’s high-security Korydallos Prison, the New Democracy government had turned the regional penitentiary at Domokos, central Greece, into a maximum-security facility for Koufodinas and the rest of the N17 convicts, among other dangerous criminals. The same law had also set out strict guidelines regarding furloughs, stipulating that they were prohibited for inmates at Type C prisons like Domokos, but also for those convicted of serious crimes at regular prisons who had served less than 18 years of their sentences. Leftist SYRIZA was in the opposition at the time and has reacted strongly to the stricter rules. When it was elected four months later, it abolished the stricter security measures at Domokos and the furlough restrictions, even for prisoners serving multiple life sentences. According to Kathimerini sources, Koufodinas had asked to be returned to Korydallos. Someone in the Justice Ministry, however, had a better idea: “You can go to Avlona. You’ll be closer to home,” he told the convict, whose family lives in Varnava, a short drive away from Avlona. Koufodinas questioned how it would be possible for him to be transferred to a prison like Avlona. “There’s a way,” he was assured. The “way” was a practice employed by every government: Avlona prison has a crew of 15 adult inmates – plumbers, electricians, builders, engineers etc – who are responsible for the old building’s maintenance. Among those 15 places, three or four have always been “reserved” for the political leadership’s choice. These are basically inmates who enjoy favorable treatment, as conditions for the Avlona maintenance crew are much easier than at any other prison in Greece. Under the New Democracy government, for example, these spots had been filled by a former minister of a foreign state and his son, as well as a man who had worked as a supplier for the National Intelligence Service and the counterterrorism unit. The SYRIZA-Independent Greeks coalition government had already availed itself of this custom by sending its first VIP prisoner (as correctional officers have nicknamed these privileged inmates) to Avlona within two months of being elected. This individual was one of the suspects in the Noor 1 drug smuggling case (where 2 tons of heroin were intercepted on a cargo ship in 2104). When he arrived at Avlona, his papers were not in order and there was some tension between the prison’s administration and the ministry, but this was soon resolved and the inmate was placed on the maintenance crew – on paper at least. Koufodinas, however, was a whole new ballgame and almost everyone at the prison was opposed to his transfer on that July 2015 day. Only one worker saw his presence in a positive light, asking his colleagues to keep an open mind: “Believe me, he’s very capable. He can help at the school and teach a few afternoon classes,” he said in the inmate’s defense. Even those who weren’t opposed to his transfer were uncomfortable: “What’s he going to teach? Terrorism or beekeeping?” one correctional officer said, referring to Koufodinas’ hobby. It was an amusing comment that helped lighten the mood. The Avlona detention facility’s administration made repeated appeals to the Justice Ministry, expressing its concern about the situation. “Why didn’t you object when New Democracy did it? Why do you only object to our guys?” was the response to one such appeal, according to sources. The correctional institution’s administrators tried to explain that Avlona is a low-security prison with educators, journalists and visitors coming in and out every day, and was ill-equipped to deal with an inmate like Koufodinas. “Haven’t you heard? Maximum-security prisons have been abolished,” was the answer to that observation. In the meantime, the supervising prosecutors had drafted a memo explaining their objections, and had mailed it to the ministry. They also knew that Koufodinas would apply for furlough soon, and that was one hot potato they really did not want to handle. Five days later, the ministry’s secretary-general, Eftychis Fytrakis, visited the prison. “Why are you causing problems?” he was heard telling the prison’s director in a caustic manner. “I am not creating problems. This situation is a problem,” she responded. Their meeting went on for some time behind closed doors, but the workers in the office could hear them arguing in heated tones. Once it was over, Fytrakis asked to meet with Koufodinas and his lawyer. According to a letter published by the convict online, Fytrakis spoke of a “deliberate plan” and an “atmosphere of pressure” to prevent the terrorist from staying at Avlona. Later that same day, a decision was made to take Koufodinas out of Avlona for “security reasons” and so that the prison could return to normal operation. There was something odd, however, about the decision that was written by the Central Committee for Transfers: It gave the names of three people who had expressed serious reservations about Koufodinas’ presence at Avlona (two prosecutors and the director). What’s more, someone in the Justice Ministry asked that the document be given to Koufodinas, a move that was beyond anything foreseen by proper procedure. Administrators at the correctional institution felt that the ministry was trying to put the blame for the decision on them, effectively painting a target on their backs. They objected to the document being shown to Koufodinas, but the ministry insisted. Eventually, the warden took it to the jailed terrorist, who read it and did not seem a bit surprised. “They couldn’t deal with the pressure for even five days,” he is quoted as saying, as he gathered his few belongings. An armored van later took him back to Korydallos, placing him in the court wing. He went on hunger strike, demanding to be transferred to a special wing of the women’s prison, where he would enjoy more privileges. “I reminded the ministry again that there is a limit beyond which personal dignity cannot be weighed against any other concern, be it health or life itself,” Koufodinas said in a letter he later published online. His request was accepted a few days later.

Nerds in NoMa Next Week: The Future of Union Station WASHINGTON, DC, January 9, 2014: Get your brain cells fired up at Nerds in NoMa, a free speaker series this winter exploring everything from beekeeping to the tech startup scene in the District. The next night of nerdery will be Tuesday, January 14, from 6-8 PM on the Future of Union Station. The foremost brainiacs on the project – David Zaidan from Amtrak, Cindy Petkac from Union Station Redevelopment Corporation, and David Tuchmann from Akridge – will delve into the cutting-edge plans that will revitalize the historic train station, including a European-style glass train shed, green rooftops, and acres of park space. Your happy hour crew will not want to miss the delicious fare available for purchase from Ravioli Revolution or the wine and beer selection from Union Kitchen. Click here to RSVP for this free event. Doors open at 6 PM; speakers start at 6:30 PM. Can’t make the event next week? Assemble a brigade of your most curious friends for another event at the Lobby Project before the series ends in 60 days. The Lobby Project will feature four more Nerds in NoMa events, a delightful weekday morning café, and art installations curated by Washington Project for the Arts. Not a night owl? Stop by the Lobby Project at 1200 First Street, NE for Uncle Chip’s morning café. Enjoy a cup of French-pressed coffee and scrumptious morning treats on weekday mornings from 8-11 AM. Uncle Chip’s friendly owner, Shannon Boyle, offers a special “caffeine hour” on Fridays, when customers receive $1 off their coffee all morning. Special thank you to Principal Financial Group, Polinger Shannon & Luchs and NoMa design firm Ayers Saint Gross who donated their services and resources to create a beautiful and inviting space at the corner of First and M Streets, NE. Other partners include the DC Office of Planning, Uncle Chip’s Cookies, Interface, Washington Project for the Arts, and Union Kitchen. NoMa is a vibrant, growing neighborhood north of Union Station and the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. In the last seven years, private developers have invested more than $5 billion in the 35-block area within the NoMa BID boundary, and have plans to develop more than 20 million square feet of additional office, residential, hotel, and retail space. With the capital investment of $50 million from the District government, NoMa will soon have great new parks and public spaces as well. NoMa is now home to 40,000 daytime workers, with 4.5 million SF of office space leased in the last 5 years. More than 3,900 apartments have been recently completed or are under construction. NoMa has 13 modes of transportation, including two Red Line Metro stops, and the best biking facilities in D.C., with the East Coast’s only Bikestation, the 8-mile Metropolitan Branch Trail, and access to six Capital Bikeshare stations. NoMa is the most connected neighborhood in Washington, D.C. The NoMa BID organizes more than 50 free award-winning community events each year, connecting more than 20,000 friends and neighbors. For more information about NoMa, visit nomabid.wpengine.com and sign up for our bimonthly newsletter. Follow us on Twitter @NoMaBID and like us on Facebook. For immediate release News media contact:

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Welcome to this little website. My name is Pieter and in my spare time I am a beekeeper and like to wander around in nature. This website will serve as a log for all the things I find interesting. From character I am a somewhat fickle person regarding interests. I jump from one interesting hobby to the other without really structuring it. Some interest I still have or I practiced in the recent years are e.g. Walking, Hiking, Home brewing, amateur mycology, 3D printing/ 3D modelling and the list continues from there. A few years back I started with beekeeping, I thought with myself this looks interesting enough to try out. Little did I know these little insects changed my entire perspective on how I see and approach Nature. As the bees interact with nature on a daily basis, they really can give a good overview on the status of plants and wildlife in your area. The pollen which the bees take with them are from dozen different plants and flowers, collected around the year even till late october. When I observed this it intrigued me to start observing with them. What do the bees? collect and what trees and flowers are blossoming in which period? And from there it was just the start. Fungi, animals, insects and plants all interact which each other and are all connected in ways we do not fully understand yet. For example – the relation with fungi and bees is not obvious on first glance. But scientist just discovered fungi can be the gateway to solve the Colony Collapse Disorder. I noticed the knowledge earlier pieced together from all the previous interests started to make more sense. But all this knowledge was only sparsely available, because from time to time I am an voracious reader but do not write anything down. My new year’s resolution for 2018 was to start logging things down and share it with anyone who wants to read it. I will start with some notes on beekeeping (which took me two years to collect, because lazy) and in the future will progress more into different topics. So again welcome on this little website and if you find anything of value, you can leave a comment. You can start here and read your way up, for now Happy reading.

The honey bee tracheal mite, Acarapis woodi, or acariosis as the disease is known in Europe, afflicts only adult honey bees. The parasite was first described in 1921 in bees in Great Britain. This discovery and concern over the potential impact that this mite would have on beekeeping in the United States led to the enactment of the Honeybee Act of 1922, which restricted the importation of honey bees from countries where this mite was known to exist. There are three Acarapis species associated with adult honey bees: A. woodi, A. externus, and A. dorsalis. These mites are difficult to detect and differentiate due to their small size and similarity; therefore, they are frequently identified by location on the bee instead of morphological characteristics. However, only A. woodi can be positively diagnosed solely on habitat; the position of other species on the host is useful, but not infallible. Acarapis woodi lives exclusively in the prothoracic tracheae; A. externus, being external, inhabits the membranous area between the posterior region of the head and thorax or the ventral neck region and the posterior tentorial pits; and A. dorsalis is usually found in the dorsal groove between the mesoscutum and mesocutellum and the wing bases. The A. woodi female is 143-174 um in length and the male 125- 136 um. The body is oval, widest between the second and third pair of legs, and is whitish or pearly white with shining, smooth cuticle; a few long hairs are present on the body and legs. It has an elongate, beak-like gnathosoma with long, blade-like styles (mouthparts) for feeding. When over 30 percent of the bees in a colony become parasitized by A.woodi, honey production may be reduced and the likelihood of winter survival decreases with a corresponding increase in infestation. Individual bees are believed to die because of the disruption to respiration due to the mites clogging the tracheae, the damage caused by the mites to the integrity of the tracheae, microorganisms entering the hemolymph (blood) through the damaged tracheae, and from the loss of hemolymph. The tracheal mite has now been reported on every continent except Australia. Initial detections of A. woodi were reported in Brazil in 1974, in Mexico in 1980, and in Texas in 1984. The mites are transmitted bee to bee within a colony by queens, drones and workers. In addition, the movement of package bees and queens, as well as established colonies, has resulted in the dissemination of this mite throughout much of the United States. One of the first problems that became apparent when the tracheal mite was detected in the United States was the lack of agreement on their economic impact. The literature from Europe did not always agree and beekeepers, research scientists and regulatory officials had differing opinions on the interpretation of the data. However, it soon became evident that the mites were having a serious impact on beekeeping and spreading faster than predicted. The level of infestation within colonies was higher than expected. It is apparent that the tracheal mite found an extremely susceptible honey bee host in the United States. The population of A. woodi in a colony may vary seasonally. During the period of maximum bee population, the percentage of bees with mites is reduced. The likelihood of detecting tracheal mites is highest in the fall and winter. No one symptom characterizes this disease; an affected bee could have disjointed wings and be unable to fly, or have a distended abdomen, or both. Absence of these symptoms does not necessarily imply freedom from mites. Positive diagnosis can only be made by microscopic examination of the tracheae; since only A. woodi is found in the bee tracheae, this is an important diagnostic feature. In sampling for A. woodi, collect moribund bees that may be crawling near the hive entrance or bees at the entrance as they are leaving or returning to the hive. These bees should be placed in 70% ethyl or methyl alcohol as they are collected. Bees that have been dead for an indeterminate period are less than ideal for tracheal mite diagnosis. Menthol is the only material that is currently approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the control of these mites in the United States. Beekeepers can minimize the impact of tracheal mites by intensive management practices to maintain populous colonies and by using menthol. Colonies can be treated with menthol when there is no heavy nectar flow and daytime temperatures are expected to reach at least 60 F. The best time being in the spring when the weather is warm, and in the late summer or fall of the year immediately after removing the surplus honey. Directions for Using Menthol: Fifty grams (1.8 ounce) of crystalline menthol should be enclosed in a 7" x 7" plastic screen bag or equally porous material and placed inside a colony for 20-25 days. Menthol placed on the top bars is the preferred method of treatment provided the daytime temperature does not exceed 80 degrees F. During hot weather, the menthol should be placed on the bottom board of the colony. There should be no honey supers on the hive during the treatment, and the menthol should be taken out of a colony at least one month before any anticipated flow. Before using menthol, read and follow the approved label carefully.

Most days, the restaurateur and chef José Andrés rises around 7 a.m. and, after flicking through the headlines on his iPhone X, makes his way over to his home gym to work the elliptical machine. Only after he’s showered and shaved does the 48-year-old, who likes to describe his career as “one long attempt to explain the world through food,” allow himself his first meal of the day: a glass of fresh-squeezed fruit juice and a large mug of coffee with steamed milk, typically consumed in the kitchen of the Maryland home he shares with his wife, Patricia, and their three daughters. “My wife is always telling me, ‘Enjoy the moment. The moment is now,'” Andrés says one recent morning, sipping the foam from the coffee. He is dressed, as he usually is, in rumpled khakis and a dress shirt. His feet are bare; his hair, still damp, protrudes at strange angles from his head. “Sometimes I get close,” he sighs. “But pretty soon I’m thinking, Maybe you’d be happier if you were there, doing that. Then I’m off again.” The past year has been an especially peripatetic one for the chef, both logistically and professionally. Holding out one hand, he ticks down the list on his fingers: First, there was the legal battle with the president of the United States–an imbroglio that originated in 2015, when then-candidate Donald J. Trump described Mexicans as “rapists” and criminals. Andrés, who was born in Spain and became a naturalized American citizen in 2013, promptly pulled out of a deal to open a restaurant in the lobby of the Trump hotel in D.C. Trump sued Andrés for $10 million for breach of contract; Andrés countersued for the $8 million he said he had already invested in the property, arguing that “the perception that Mr. Trump’s statements were anti-Hispanic made it very difficult to recruit appropriate staff for a Hispanic restaurant, to attract the requisite number of Hispanic food patrons for a profitable enterprise, and to raise capital for what was now an extraordinarily risky Spanish restaurant.” Last spring, Trump and Andrés settled the lawsuit, but the bad blood between the two men persists, and in recent months Andrés has only stepped up his criticism of the president’s immigration policies–especially the decision, earlier this year, to revoke the temporary protective status granted in 2001 to hundreds of thousands of Salvadoreans. As Andrés points out to me, it was not that he didn’t support the idea of immigration reform. But many Salvadoreans work in the restaurant industry, and he worried about the hole their sudden exit would leave in the economy–not to mention, of course, his own business. The revocation order, he says, “wasn’t pragmatic, it wasn’t thought out. It just made for chaos.” Then there were the emergency humanitarian aid trips–taken on behalf of Andrés’s charity, World Central Kitchen. Andrés traveled to storm-ravaged Houston in August to cook for survivors. He went to Puerto Rico a little over a month later to provide food and assistance as the island struggled to recover from Hurricane Maria. And he ventured to Southern California just a few months after that, joining food-world friends such as Tom Colicchio to whip up meals for residents displaced by wildfires. (Andrés received the James Beard Foundation’s 2018 Humanitarian of the Year award in February and was honored for his efforts onstage at the Academy Awards in March. Five days later, he announced that one of his D.C. restaurants would provide free sandwiches and drinks for students participating in the March for Our Lives rally.) Finally, there have been the demands of his increasingly tentacular restaurant empire, ThinkFoodGroup, which has grown out of Andrés’s first American property, the 25-year-old Jaleo, near the National Mall in Washington. The business now includes 29 properties in eight cities in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico–from the double-Michelin-starred Minibar, in Washington, D.C., to the sultry Spanish-inspired Bazaar, in Miami, to Mi Casa, in the Puerto Rican resort town of Dorado. Last April, ThinkFoodGroup forged an exclusive partnership with food-service management giant Compass Group to develop new concepts and expand on existing ones, including Beefsteak, Andrés’s three-year-old plant-centric restaurant chain. It’s also creating an Eataly-style food hall in New York’s Hudson Yards development. Andrés clearly relishes the frenetic pace, but he admits it has taken a toll: While working in Puerto Rico last fall, he lost 20 pounds and was sick for days at a stretch. He says he is struggling to reckon with his newfound status as a political figure, a role he tells me he never sought out and does not particularly want. “Politics is a kind of game,” he says, “where you’re exchanging this for that.” Andrés isn’t interested in negotiating. He just wants to help the people who need it. Not that he has the diplomacy for politics, anyway: When the chef was refused entrance to an after-party following the annual Alfalfa Club dinner in D.C. in January–a glamorous affair that drew George W. Bush, Madeleine Albright, U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Roberts, and others–he jumped to conclusions. He tweeted out a photo of himself at the door, surmising that Ivanka Trump was to blame, and tagged The Washington Post. It was retweeted 13,000 times. The next afternoon, he tweeted again: Ivanka had reached out to him. She’d had nothing to do with it. Along with his apology, he included a plea for immigration reform that would protect Dreamers. In many ways, Andrés resembles fellow business luminaries such as Chobani’s Hamdi Ulukaya, Starbucks’s Howard Schultz, and Patagonia’s Rose Marcario, who have managed to expand their enterprises while speaking out about–and acting on–their values. But Andrés’s spontaneity makes him unique. Through his prolific use of social media, his lack of filter, and his impulse to go where the action is, Andrés is pioneering a rapid-response model of leadership. This is no fully vetted corporate social responsibility effort. It’s one man acting on instinct, adjusting on the fly, and observing as things tend to fall into place behind him. This freewheeling approach might rankle some, but it’s working: He’s attracting talent to ThinkFoodGroup, donations to World Central Kitchen, and customers to his restaurants. He is a walking, tweeting, pot-stirring, brand-building experiment. Kimberly Grant, formerly the COO and president of Ruby Tuesday who was hired in 2014 to be ThinkFoodGroup’s CEO, recalls accompanying Andrés to a charity dinner in Miami last year that was “black tie, very formal, full of celebrities,” she says. “José gets up there to give a speech, and at the end, he rips open his shirt, and he’s got a T-shirt underneath.” Four words were emblazoned on the front: I AM AN IMMIGRANT. “None of us had any clue he was going to do that,” Grant says. “But that’s José.” Andrés’s transformation from chef to activist began in 2010, with a phone call. Manolo Vílchez, the Spanish head of a solar-powered-stove company, alSol, was headed down to Haiti to distribute cooking equipment to survivors of the recent earthquake. Did Andrés want to come along? As a 19-year-old chef in the Spanish Navy, Andrés had traveled to the Ivory Coast and the favelas of Brazil and encountered, for the first time, desperate levels of poverty. “In Spain, there are people who go hungry, obviously,” Andrés recalls. “But I’d never seen hunger like I did in those places.” It stuck with him, and when he arrived in the U.S., as a young chef, he started volunteering with local soup kitchens; later he joined an organization called Share Our Strength and helped teach cooking classes in disadvantaged communities around D.C. He often grew frustrated, he says, “because I couldn’t see immediate results.” Vílchez was offering him a chance at instant feedback, and after hanging up the phone, Andrés threw his things into a couple of old backpacks and headed to the airport. “I didn’t take that much,” he says. “Some money, a knife, a fishing vest”–the same tan Orvis vest, now sweat stained and sun faded, that he sports in numerous recent photographs from Puerto Rico. When he arrived in Haiti, he says, “it was chaos.” Hundreds of thousands were dead; more than a million were displaced. For almost two weeks, Andrés and his companions trekked across the country, sometimes sleeping in the homes of locals or under the stars. The alSol team set up more than a dozen solar cooking facilities around the island, and Andrés taught residents how to use them. Andrés returned from the trip invigorated, and over coffee with Robert Egger, the head of DC Central Kitchen, a charity that distributes unused food from local restaurants to the city’s homeless population, he made a proposal: Why not create an international version of the group? It could be called World Central Kitchen. Egger, who worked alongside Andrés for years at DC Central Kitchen, where Andrés had been a volunteer since the early 1990’s–and later a major fundraiser–agreed. “José,” he says, “has a record of pulling stuff out of his ass and making it work.” Initially, World Central Kitchen had two full-time employees (both have since left), and the organization’s attention was focused on Haiti, where it established a sanitation training program for local cooks and built a bakery, still active today, that helps feed the residents of an orphanage in the town of Croix-des-Bouquets. “My feeling was that a lot of NGOs were doing important work in Haiti, but in the long term, the problems weren’t getting fixed,” Andrés says. “Or the problems were getting bigger.” He was looking to implement projects like the bakery, that would become part of the fabric of the community, that wouldn’t just feed people, but would also train locals in a profession. Soon, Andrés was raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for WCK from large donors such as the Crown family. The organization partnered with 11 restaurants, including a handful in the ThinkFoodGroup portfolio, for a World Food Day fundraiser in 2014, with 10% of all earnings going to WCK. In Zambia, it opened a bakery modeled after the one in Haiti. In the Dominican Republic, it invested in a beekeeping company run entirely by women. In Nicaragua, it joined forces with a Central American NGO to help members of a coffee-roasting collective sell their beans directly to major American markets. All of these projects remain operational today. Back in the States, Andrés helped Egger open L.A. Kitchen, a sister institution to the one in D.C., and presided over the creation of the Chef Network–a small army of what is today around 100 food industry pros, including Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern, who contribute to WCK in various ways, including outreach trips around the globe. As these culinary and philanthropic efforts grew, the awards piled up: Andrés received an honorary doctorate from George Washington University and a National Humanities Medal from President Barack Obama. By early last year, the accolades–and his ongoing dispute with the Trump family–had made Andrés one of the most famous chefs in the country. But it was his work after Hurricane Maria that made him a household name. As Andrés tells it, he had no concrete plans when he and filmmaker Nate Mook, who had volunteered on numerous WCK initiatives, boarded a plane to Puerto Rico in September, mere days after the category 5 storm swept across the island, killing dozens and leveling the power grid. “I just knew I needed to be there,” Andrés says. It became immediately clear to them “that no one there was really dealing with the hunger situation,” Mook says. “There was food, but no one was equipped to prepare it. So José made some calls, and we ended up in this beachside kitchen [of a restaurant] run by José Enrique”–the best-known chef in Puerto Rico. “There were holes in the roof, and all this water was coming in, but there was a generator. And we started cooking.” Eventually, they established 23 kitchens that churned out what Andrés estimates to be more than 3.3 million meals, leaning on local volunteers for help with cooking and distribution. On Andrés’s insistence, many of the meals were hot–big, steaming pots of paella and chicken and rice. “It worries me that the only thing someone should get right after a disaster is some kind of military-style NutraPack or whatever they’re called,” says Andrés. “People need real food. They need the comfort of it.” Andrés ended up spending more than 10 weeks on the island, spread over multiple trips. He found the work rewarding yet aggravating, due to the way he saw the Trump administration mishandling the relief situation. As with all things Trump, Andrés didn’t bother keeping his opinions to himself. “The most inefficient place on earth,” he wrote in one Twitter post last fall, under a photograph of the Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters in Puerto Rico. A top official at FEMA, which had funded some of the World Central Kitchen’s programs there, responded by writing off Andrés as a “colorful…businessman looking for stuff to promote his business.” There’s no question that the relief work has helped increase Andrés’s visibility. Hundreds of articles have been written about the chef’s efforts in Puerto Rico alone, and he has become a frequent source for journalists looking into government aid efforts on the island. But, he says, none of this is commercially motivated, any more than his volunteer work in the soup kitchens in New York and D.C. was. “Sometimes,” he says, “you have to hold your ground. You have to speak from the heart.” He is the head of the largest restaurant empire in the capital city of the United States. More than half a million people follow him on Twitter. He has a soapbox, and he intends to use it. On paper, World Central Kitchen and ThinkFoodGroup remain wholly separate entities. In practice, the distinction is blurry: Each effort informs the other. Andrés’s commercial success and rising profile make it easier for World Central Kitchen to attract top restaurant talent to its Chef Network; WCK’s philanthropy, in turn, has a halo effect on ThinkFoodGroup–and motivates its more than 1,200 employees. “I came to ThinkFoodGroup in large part because of the outreach work José was doing,” says Eric Martino, COO of the company’s fast-casual division. “It makes you go, ‘I’ve got to find a way to match that.'” In February, Martino orchestrated a collaboration with DC Central Kitchen so that graduates of its job training program receive placement at a local Beefsteak outpost. “As an organization, as you expand, you want to have that,” he says. “You want a reminder from the top that this is more than about serving food.” Since the beginning, Andrés’s restaurant empire has been in a more or less constant state of expansion, both in terms of scope and geographic reach. Initially, the chef stuck primarily to the Spanish cuisine he’d mastered during his time as a young chef at El Bulli, the Catalonian restaurant considered the pinnacle of molecular gastronomy until it closed in 2011. Jaleo, on the Mall in D.C., is credited for popularizing Spanish tapas in the U.S. But the critical and popular success of the place also gave Andrés the confidence to experiment with a more diverse menu, often at considerable professional risk. Minibar, an expensive D.C. restaurant known for cutting-edge culinary techniques (e.g., mojitos as squares meant to be chewed, not drinks to be sipped), could have been a costly, pretentious flop when it opened in 2003. Instead, the establishment earned two Michelin stars. Similarly innovative efforts, like the Asian-Peruvian fusion joint China Chilcano, which launched in D.C. in 2015, and the seafood-centric Bazaar Mar, which opened in Miami a year later, have helped ratchet ThinkFoodGroup’s revenue to, as of last year, well over $150 million. Today, Andrés is not as intimately involved with every new restaurant opening as he once was. More and more, he serves as final arbiter–of menu choices, of restaurant design–with CEO Kimberly Grant and others attending to everyday development details. There are plenty to go around. In addition to opening new Beefsteak locations this fall–including one at the Cleveland Clinic, in Ohio–ThinkFoodGroup will debut a massive Spanish-inspired food hall in the new Hudson Yards, in the shadow of Manhattan’s High Line, in partnership with fellow El Bulli veterans Ferran and Albert Adrià. In December, the company announced that it would provide food and beverage services for the Esports Arena in the Luxor hotel, in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, in Texas in February, Andrés opened a new location of Zaytinya, his Mediterranean-inspired offering. Eventually this Zaytinya outpost will be one of several ThinkFoodGroup establishments in the Dallas area–an approach the company has used effectively in L.A. and D.C. “Think about it in terms of efficiency,” CEO Grant says. “Could Zaytinya be [our] only Dallas restaurant? Yes, but if you have a cluster of restaurants, you’re able to share the burden of food procurement, you’re able to share staff–you can have one sommelier who moves between the locations.” When I visit the restaurant, which is located in the wealthy northern Dallas suburb of Frisco, the mood on a cloudy winter day is one of upbeat disorder. The open-air kitchen is raucous and busy; the recently hired waitstaff darts from table to table, catering to friends and family who have been pressed into service as testers. “It’s crazy, but all restaurant openings are, because nothing is ever ready exactly when you need it to be,” says Joe Raffa, ThinkFoodGroup’s D.C.-based executive chef. Still, he has grown accustomed to the process. “If you can deal with the occasional gray hair, there’s a lot of joy to it, and a lot of creativity. Nothing is ever a cookie-cutter replication, even if we’re working with an existing brand. You bring in new menu items: We’re going to do a lot more beef here, because it’s Texas. You create a unique vibe.” Like most new ThinkFoodGroup properties, the Frisco Zaytinya had been developed over the course of more than a year, starting with a series of scouting trips. Once a general area is identified, the discussion turns to the type of restaurant that will best fit the neighborhood. In the case of Frisco, ThinkFoodGroup had been approached by backers who knew specifically that they wanted a Zaytinya, but Grant told me she would have proposed something similar, regardless. “We could have done Bazaar Meat”–the company’s steak-centric chain–“but that wouldn’t have differentiated us enough in this market. Ditto for Oyamel,” ThinkFoodGroup’s Mexican brand. After a lease is signed, design and construction begin, with Andrés regularly cycling through to offer suggestions and feedback. When launching Bazaar Meat, in 2014, “we knew we were going to do a meat restaurant, and we all sat down together to discuss concepts,” Raffa remembers. “We had some stuff to show him. Some he liked, and some he didn’t. Then we came back to his office, and every wall was literally covered in printouts of pictures and menu items. He was exploding ideas. And it was so specific: It was, ‘Get me this steak I ate 12 years ago at this small restaurant in Spain.'” At Zaytinya in Frisco, the lunch service winds down and the staff settles in for a communal meal before another wave of friends and family show up for dinner. Grant retreats to a corner with Michael Doneff, ThinkFoodGroup’s CMO, to discuss plans for additional restaurants for the Dallas cluster. They’d recently spotted a storefront they liked in the rapidly ballooning uptown area. “It’s just a question of when the landlord can deliver it,” Doneff says. “Right,” Grant agrees. “But we’ll get there.” A few weeks later, they do. And the cycle starts again. More than two decades after the opening of the first Jaleo, in D.C., the surrounding area has been so densely colonized by ThinkFoodGroup that you can hardly walk a block without passing a property operated by the company: Oyamel and China Chilcano on Seventh Street; Zaytinya, Minibar, and the experimental cocktail space Barmini on Ninth; the corporate headquarters on D Street. One overcast afternoon, I trail Andrés as he ping-pongs from one restaurant to the next, his thick arms pumping, his Camper sneakers unlaced. At Oyamel, he chuffs down some guacamole. At Jaleo, he wonders aloud why the back door is ajar–“Needed some air,” the host said, a response that did not placate Andrés, who noted the “arctic temperatures”–and points out that not enough oysters had been ordered from a local supplier (“Sorry, chef, sir, it won’t happen again”). At Zaytinya, he samples a batch of caviar that local importers have brought in (“Very nice,” he says with a nod), and then, catching sight of his wife, Patricia, who is having lunch with the wife of the Spanish ambassador, he lowers his head and curses. “My outfit,” he says, gesturing down at his sneakers. “She’ll kill me.” (Neither woman, ultimately, seems to notice.) Then it’s back out into the cold. Near the corner of D and Ninth, a young man wearing a suit under his coat flags down Andrés. “Thank you,” he says, shaking the chef’s hand. “You keep fighting the good fight, promise?” “Okay,” the chef says. “Yes! I will.” He heads off again, at a canter, toward the door of the cocktail bar Barmini, as his assistant, Satchel Kaplan-Allen, struggles to keep up. Kaplan-Allen has only been working at the company since the fall, but he already wears an expression that I’ve seen on the faces of Andrés’s longest-serving employees–a mixture of admiration and exasperation. “I’ve learned that the best you can do,” Kaplan-Allen says, “is to just hang on for dear life. Because he never stops.” Barmini, which directly adjoins Minibar, ThinkFoodGroup’s most culinarily adventurous restaurant, is not yet open for service, but the place hums. Behind the bar, a staffer is mixing test cocktails, and in the kitchen, a few members of ThinkFoodGroup’s R&D team are messing around with experimental dishes that might one day make it onto the Minibar menu. Andrés takes a seat at the bar for a tasting. Raffa, ThinkFoodGroup’s executive chef and Andrés’s culinary deputy, says R&D is empowered to range widely when it comes to new menu items–“to tear things apart and put them back together, over and over again.” But it is Andrés who gets the final say. “José has a palate that can’t be matched, and an uncanny sense of what will work and what won’t,” Raffa explains. “When he goes, ‘This is what I think is going to work,’ I listen. We may argue, but in the end, you trust him.” The dishes are produced. Snail eggs with tapioca, meant to be consumed in a single slurp. (“Salty!” Andrés says. “Too salty?”) A fantastically fragile butterfly made of flash-frozen pumpkin oil. (“Good.”) And a little piece of something fried in tempura. What is it? “Cod semen,” one of the R&D chefs says. Andrés’s jaw hinges open. “Can you not call it that?” “I mean, even the Japanese, they call it ‘cod milt.'” “Shirako,” the R&D man says with a nod. Andrés glances down at his phone. In a half hour, he is due at ThinkFoodGroup’s pop-up space, near Eighth Street, which tonight will be giving away pupusas–a kind of stuffed tortilla popular in Central America–to fans of D.C. United, the local soccer club. A few months earlier, Andrés says, he’d inadvertently found himself in hot water with United’s supporters after news went public that ThinkFoodGroup, with the support of Compass Group, would be the primary vendor for the team’s new stadium, at Buzzard Point. Salvadorean pupusa vendors had been a regular presence outside the old Robert F. Kennedy field for more than a decade, and there was widespread worry that Andrés would get rid of them. He turned to social media to call the reports “fake news”; the vendors would stay. Now, as a demonstration of his good will and allegiance to the club, he’s proposed a pupusa night. Nearing the pop-up space, where hundreds of fans are already assembled, Andrés’s face softens. He wades into the crowd, shaking hands and posing for selfies. But he can’t stay long: In an hour, he’s supposed to give a short talk at the U.S. Institute for Peace on his relief work. He hasn’t prepared any notes.

If you’ve come to TwoHoneys via Elissa Yancey and Summer Genetti‘s wonderful Soapbox Cincinnati feature about Cincinnati’s urban beekeeping, then you may be surprised to find only this blog alive here. The TwoHoneys Bee Company site is undergoing some changes, and you can’t see it yet (but I invite you to “like” the TwoHoneys Facebook page where you can keep up with our bee stewards until the website is back in action). Until my beekeeping webmaster returns from his darned honeymoon, most of this site remains unavailable (we gave him a Warre hive as a wedding gift…I can’t wait to see it alive with bees. It came unassembled, and we plan to make a pattern from the various parts so we can construct the next one ourselves…but I digress). When he returns from his cruise and Russia’s White Nights and gets his head back into the game of everyday life, we’ll be back in business, and this blog will become only a small part of the larger scene. Until then, let’s see if you can find the queen (spotting the queen improves with practice…it will help if you can click on this image to enlarge it):

Bee Downtown Hive Tour Did you know Frontier RTP has a partnership with Bee Downtown? You have probably driven past our hives many times without realizing all of the greatness inside. Some of that greatness has been turned into a honey beer by our friends at Bombshell Beer Company. If you haven’t had a chance to give it a try yet, be sure to stop by a Frontier RTP Happy Hour (every Thursday, except the 3rd, from 4:30-6:30pm) and give it a try before it is gone! If you want to get a closer look at the bees who make it all possible, join us October 8 to learn more about our hives, its workers, and beekeeping in general from the experts at Bee Downtown. We will start out at the blue picnic tables in front of 600 Park Offices Drive and chat over a quick bite to eat. Then, we will get a tour of the hives from our very own beekeeper. A light lunch will be provided, but please bring your own water bottle for the tour. Fine Print: We encourage folks to bring a water bottle for the tour; it may get hot out there! You must wear closed toed shoes. Long pants and long sleeve shirts are recommended, but not required. We will provide everyone with bee suits and gloves … safety first!

Gail brings to Wissahickon Trails 20 years of experience in the environmental nonprofit sector. When asked to summarize her role in a single word, she said “relationships.” She spends her time in partnership with staff, board, donors, and other community leaders to ensure that Wissahickon Trails is able to effectively fulfill its mission today, tomorrow, and for many years to come. Gail currently serves on the Montgomery County Planning Commission’s Open Space Board, Philadelphia Water’s Green City, Clean Waters Steering Committee, the Water Quality Advisory Committee of the Delaware River Basin Commission, and is an advisor to the Wissahickon Clean Water Partnership. She is a Senior Fellow of the Environmental Leadership Program and a Community Scholars Fellow of the University of Pennsylvania. In 2018, she received PennFuture’s Woman of Community Engagement and Environmental Education Leadership Award. Gail earned her M.Sc. in Environmental and Forest Biology from the S.U.N.Y College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry in 2001. Gail lives in the Wissahickon watershed with her husband and two boys who share her passion for protecting, stewarding, and enjoying the natural world. In her out-of-office time Gail likes to play the guitar, read, and explore the outdoors with her family. Anna creates opportunities for people to invest in work that is meaningful to them. A native New Yorker, Anna spent nearly a decade in Seattle before settling in Philadelphia. She began her professional career in the environmental field as a New York City Park Ranger, where her duties ranged from education programs to wildlife rescues to park enforcement. She firmly believes in access to open space and a healthy environment for everyone. Anna is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and is an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)-Philadelphia chapter. Anna is mom to two daughters, an ardent coffee drinker, amateur birder, and occasional runner. Senior Development Manager Lisa manages our fundraising events and corporate giving. She started at Wissahickon Trails in 2003 and over the years, she has enjoyed getting to know many of our donors, sponsors, and volunteers. Lisa loves to keep it local. She grew up and still resides in the Wissahickon watershed in Abington Township. Lisa loves to cook, especially using her veggies from Pennypack Farm, where she also volunteers. You might have met her husband, Todd, and daughters, Anna and Zoë, at a variety of Wissahickon Trails events. She keeps her cats at home, Edward, Jasper and Jake, but loves to share them on social media. Samantha has joined the team as the Development Manager – Donor Stewardship. She has served in Development for over 5 years, most of those taking place at Tryon Palace in New Bern, NC. Samantha works for Wissahickon Trails because she has a lifelong appreciation for natural beauty and enjoying the water. Samantha calls the Southern Outer Banks of NC home, where she was always at the beach. "Water and people" are not just a slogan, it’s how she was raised. You can most likely find her on the trails with her family, or at home watching “The Office”- again. Jenn works with her team to deliver many of Wissahickon Trails’ community engagement initiatives, from education programs to community partnerships to public events. She loves being outside in nature and connecting people to their natural spaces. After realizing she really loves working with people outdoors, she earned her Master’s degree in Environmental Education at the University of New Hampshire. Jenn grew up in New Hampshire and currently lives in Newtown, PA with her husband David and young son Ryan. She’s an avid cook who loves hiking, kayaking, and adventure seeking. Jenn is known for her signature laugh and her lifelong favorite bird is the Common Loon (a bird that also laughs a lot). A lifelong resident of the Delaware Valley (if you don’t count the two years in Minnesota), Kristy grew up with Herrontown Woods as her backyard, fostering an early love of nature and the outdoors. An extreme bird nerd and avid photographer, Kristy enjoys helping people to understand how everything is connected in the natural world. Kristy is the Christmas Bird Count Compiler for the Wyncote Audubon Society’s circle and serves on the Advisory Committee for City Nature Challenge. In her down time, Kristy can be found studying field guides for her next birding adventure, reading, enjoying old movies with her wife or playing with their dogs Oliver and Henry. Water Programs Manager Erin works on efforts to improve water quality and connect people to their local streams! She has lived in the Wissahickon watershed almost her whole life, and has always loved exploring the outdoors. After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, she worked in environmental remediation and watershed protection and also got involved in her local community’s Environmental Advisory Council before joining Wissahickon. Erin can usually be found outside, whether it’s hiking, camping (or even backpacking on ambitious weekends) or rock climbing! She loves good food (less so cooking it) and she can’t survive a day without chocolate. Suzanne built our environmental education program in partnership with local schools more than 10 years ago, and she has been educating students about their local environment ever since. She holds a Pennsylvania Teaching Certification and enjoys sharing the importance of watersheds and the natural world with students of all ages. Suzanne lives in the Wissahickon watershed and serves on the Lower Gwynedd Township Environmental Advisory Council as well as the Temple University Ambler Arboretum Board and the University Board of Visitors. In her spare time she enjoys beekeeping, running, cycling, and walking the trails with her husband and dogs, Asta Mae and Dakota. Steve oversees the stewardship of our Evans-Mumbower Mill. This includes everything from ensuring that the facility is maintained and operational to educating visitors of all ages. Steve has had a lifelong interest in history and technology innovation. For nearly 25 years, he was a volunteer Miller’s Assistant and docent at the Mill, and recently retired from a career as an electronics technician. Steve loves interacting with visitors to the mill and hearing their impressions of the experience. He also enjoys his role as “super miller” for the education program. In his free time, Steve is an avid reader and bicyclist and enjoys attending a variety of concerts with his wife and friends. John oversees our work to protect open space and the health of the Wissahickon Creek, improve habitats and trails, and monitor wildlife communities. He has been with Wissahickon Trails since 2008 and in that time has built strong relationships with partners and volunteers. John grew up close to the Wissahickon and spent his childhood around the creek. Margaret plans and implements habitat and trail restoration and management, monitors conservation easements, and oversees the bird banding program. Margaret is an NABC Certified Bird Bander and serves on Wyncote Audubon's Board of Directors. Her love of the natural world led to a degree in Environmental Studies and after a few nomadic years working with birds in five different states, she joined Wissahickon Trails in 2015. Margaret grew up in New Jersey, where she spent her days exploring the lakes and woods around her home. In her spare time, she’s usually birding, hiking, drawing, or carving spoons (donations of good carving wood welcome). Finance & Human Resources Director Michaelle (pronounced ‘Michelle’) believes that giving back to your community is a priority and feels so lucky that she can work for Wissahickon Trails. She is a longtime volunteer at the Ambler YMCA and is currently the Chair of their Board of Managers. She recently joined the Board at the Wissahickon Valley Public Library. She and her husband love art, hiking, gardens and travel. She is accompanied almost everywhere by her yellow lab Nellie, or maybe it’s the other way around! Madalyn enjoys connecting with the community to share the mission and work of Wissahickon Trails. She is responsible for the website, social media, and all print and digital communications. She grew up in central Pennsylvania, where she took wooded areas and open space for granted. While attending Temple University, she discovered she could have a career that merged her passion for communicating with environmental conservation. She enjoys eating breakfast for dinner, meeting new dogs, planning day-hikes, rereading Harry Potter, and traveling with her partner. Administrative & Operations Assistant Brianna is known for wearing many hats from greeter, calendar manager, IT specialist and neatness enforcer as Administrative and Operations Assistant. Most would say she ‘Excels’ at her position since she always keeps to her ‘Word’ and gets tasks done. Her love for outdoor activities and being in nature is what drew her to the organization and she is delighted to be able to align her professional work with her personal passion. Brianna spends her spare time on hiking adventures, exploring creeks, kayaking, listening to bird calls or sharing her passion for the natural world through photography. Chief Greeting Officer Loves to meet you, make you feel welcome, shed on you, chase a ball and is very nosy. Director of Underdogs Loves cuddles and treats. Afraid of thunder. Squeaky Toy Coordinator Loves walks on the trails, tennis balls and de-stuffing toys. Board of Directors Nancy B. Kreider Cheryl L. Young Mary S. Claghorn Duane D. Deaner Susan M. Floyd Hugh G. Moulton Richard Collier, Jr. George C. Corson, Jr. Thomas Dolan IV Ellen T. Duncan Cary B. Fleisher Saly A. Glassman Dolores E. Hillas Timothy P. Hughes Mark P. Letner George M. Riter Hugh A. A. Sargent Sorry, your browser is out of date The web browser you are using is too old to view this site. Please update your browser or use Internet Explorer 11 or the current version of Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Chrome or Safari. Thank you!

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Beekeeping software is easy way to manage bee yards designed for use by beekeepers to track and record main items and parameters in world of beekeeping. Beekeeping software is a very niche category which has been in limited availability since the dawn of the computer age. Of course, there have been a number of installable programs available over the years to beekeepers. The quality and availability ranging from terrible to acceptable. The primary reason for that has typically been that most software developers are not beekeepers. There have been what amounts to isolated incidences of software created by beekeepers but those tend toward the “acceptable” range. They are mostly projects of passion but with little in the way of financial resources to really make them stand out. However, the days of the installable program for desktops/laptops is pretty much over. With the advent of web-based apps, beekeeping software took a great leap in technology. Why use beekeeping software? Poor records and loss of important information about your colonies is the problem with traditional methods of beehive management. Maybe it's a time to try the best beekeeping management application on the market? Try BeeRM for free and never forget again to check your colonies. Beekeeping management software can be beneficial for many reasons. - Do you keep track of your colonies by writing on the lids? What if the lids get switched or the wind blows them off? Your records are now ineffective and all that work is lost. Some beekeepers keep papers under the lid of the colony to write updates on. Again, what if the wind blows the lids off and those papers are lost. - Are you still having those old notebooks you always lose somewhere? A field book is great as long as it doesn’t catch on fire, get left in the bee yard or end up on the roof of the vehicle (to be lost forever). Why not back up that field book by putting all that data into a program that can organize it all for you? - If a yard develops a disease or is not producing honey, a software program can generate reports for that specific yard (even over several years) to show bee health problems or production inconsistencies. Attempting to look up when you last treated that yard with Fumagilin-B might be difficult down the road. - Beekeeping helpers can be given work plans, maps or yard summaries that assist in instructing them what needs to be done in each yard and where those yards are located. - Problem colonies are usually flagged by using a rock, a stick, a brick in a unique position or even debris found in the yard. This system works well, but how do you remember to bring queens for the queenless ones, new frames for the colonies that have broken ones, feed for the weak colonies or enough honey supers for all? - Dates are easy to forget and even if they get written down, when and where did they get written? Which day did I put those queens in? When am I supposed to take out the treatment? This is when a full month desktop calendar comes in handy, but why not have a program that flags the work that needs to be completed? So, have you decided? Get the opportunity to optimize the care for your bee garden and control the main parameters. Closely follow the plan you have chosen for an unlimited number of hives, relying on years of history and statistics, for each of your bee garden and each beehive. Increase your productivity and achieve better results! Are you ready for change? Use BeeRm for free

(Field Trip Fridays capture interesting, fun, food-related and/or fishing adventures that I like to share with you!) I recently drove up to Ruskin to visit a little piece of Florida’s history. . . Just south of Tampa/St. Petersburg is a family citrus business called Dooley Groves. It has been run by the Houghtaling family since 1967, and it all started with Edith Houghtaling and her husband Julius, who opened a citrus stand in their carport. If you’re wondering why it’s not called Houghtaling Groves, that’s because Julius’ little sister had a hard time pronouncing his name when they were kids. She pronounced it like ‘Dooley,’ and the name just stuck 🙂 Houghtaling family members have lived on the property for more than five generations, which now includes Mike (Julius’ grandson) and his wife Diana. They’re celebrating three generations in the citrus business, still passionate about growing fruit. And from November thru April, their hard work pays off as they watch carloads of folks arrive daily to take it home. Dooley Groves grows some unique citrus varieties (many heirloom), but they’re especially known for their Honeybell oranges. These bell-shaped gems are only grown in Florida and are known for their juice that some say is as sweet as honey. Dooley Groves offers the largest U-pick in Florida for these beauties, harvested from about 6,500 trees throughout the 40-acre property. But they also have about 2,000 trees for Navel oranges, Tangerines, Novas, Red Seedless grapefruit, Ponderosa lemons, Sunshine lemons, Sugarbelles, Pink Pomelos (they look like grapefruit, but are sweeter and can grow up to 12 inches), and other varieties. Folks have come from everywhere in Florida, and as far as Canada, Poland and Germany to buy their citrus. Below are Navel oranges (left) and huge Pomelos (right): If you’re looking for a fun, old-Florida experience (especially with kids), you simply must visit for U-pick! Grab one of their baskets and head to the Grove to see your favorite citrus up close and personal. Each variety is priced by the pound and you can pick as much as you’d like (or what your budget allows). Tip: the baskets fill up fast, so you may even consider getting a little wagon if you really love oranges and grapefruit. While there, check out the beautiful eucalyptus trees the family planted around the groves to protect the trees from wind and insects — they offer shade, aroma, and lovely sounds as they sway in the breeze. Here I’m picking Honeybells — the best way to get them is with clippers, since the stem is tough and the skin is tender and can tear easily: It’s currently Sugarbelle U-pick (they’re sweet, smallish, and bell-shaped), but the big event is Honeybell season, which starts just after Christmas, so be sure to get out there because it’s tons of fun. Sugarbelle: starts the day after Thanksgiving and runs through December; Honeybell: starts just after Christmas and runs through early Spring; Tango tangerines: December through Spring; Ortanique (Jamaican Temple Orange/Tangerine combo): March. In the Country Farm Market, you can buy fruit by the piece, the basket, or the bushel, and even sample the fruit and juice (squeezed on-site and available for sale). Be sure to stop into the gift shop, too, because it’s jam-packed with local honey, organic jams/jellies, citrus-themed home decor, kitchen towels (I spy some of my own Delicious Dry Goods towels!), funky Bird Planters (made in Plant City), flamingos and, of course, Florida kitsch, like alligators on pencils, orange blossom perfume, citrus sippers and peelers, those famous coconut patties (who knew they were Florida’s ‘official candy’?!?) and more. Diana has a good eye for finding items both adults and kids will like. You’ll even see fun nostalgia like old beekeeping equipment, signs, family photos and stories, all highlighting the family’s history in the citrus biz. And at the back of the store, you can order citrus to ship throughout the U.S. and Canada (November – April they send Navel oranges, Tangerines and Red Grapefuit; in January, they start shipping Honeybells). Check out their website, stop in, or call for more information. What a fun way to spend a morning! On my way home, I found myself driving parallel to a moving Tropicana train. Not sure if it was full of oranges or freshly squeezed juice, but it was yet another reminder to me of the richness of Florida’s citrus history. I hope you take a drive out to Dooley Groves, especially for a U-pick experience. It’s the best time of the year 🙂 The Market is open Mon-Sat: 9am to 5pm, Sun: 10am to 5pm. U-pick is open every day, 10am to 4pm. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but open New Year’s Day.

This month we we hear from across the pond as Abi Glencross talked to, Adam Kaye, head of Culinary Affairs at Blue Hill in New York. He tells us how close connections between farmers and cooks are giving birth to new dishes and revenue streams. You may remember back in episode 21 we chatted to root-to-fruit chef Tom Hunt about his clover dish for the wastED pop-up in London, well Adam was one of the chef’s behind that – it’s great to hear the stories of the different farmers and producers who helped make wastED happen here in the UK, and he tells us how they uncovered some interesting ways of working with Oilseed Rape. (Photo from @CotswoldBeef Farm) Internationally renowned soil expert, Dr Christine Jones, fills us in on the different carbon cycles in soil and what it really takes to build humus. We had never really understood the decomposition and liquid carbon pathways before, so she clarifies that nicely, plus talks about the latest research in cover crop mixes and the best way to build long-term structure in your soil. From soils and plants to the wild world of insects that live in harmony with them. Marianne Landzettel explores an alternative view of bee-keeping with molecular biologist and beekeeping fanatic, Johannes Wirz. He is investigating ways to keep bees commercially without using chemicals to prevent the varroa mite, as these are proving devastating to honey bees worldwide. Finally you’re invited to get involved in a citizen science project that celebrates allotments and home-grown veg. Roscoe Blevins who we met at Soilhack, shares the message of MYHarvest – (Measure Your Harvest), a citizen science research project he is helping to run at the University of Sheffield. He invites anyone who is growing food to feed themselves or their neighbours to track just how much food they are providing. The team at Sheffield Uni want to understand how much home-grown food contributes to UK National Food Production. Adam Kaye of Blue Hill also mentions their fruitful collab with E5 Bakehouse for wastED London! We are very grateful to be supported by E5 Bakehouse, they have just harvested their Lys Brun heritage wheat grown over at Duchess Farms in Hertfordshire. So if you have been waiting to try a loaf, then be sure and pop down soon! In the next month or two, after the grain has rested a little, they will be freshly milling this heritage grain for their Hackney Wild and wholemeal loaves. Plus their in-house mill is rather beautiful and mesmerising to see in action. This show was produced by Abby Rose, Katie Revell and Jo Barratt. Thanks to Marianne Landzettel and Abi Glencross for sending in recordings! See you next month!

It’s springtime here in Arizona and everyone is “buzzing” to get bees. I’ve received lots of questions about how to start beekeeping. Coincidentally I have also had lots of requests for bee removals. I love it! In both cases people are showing an interest in helping bees. In Many parts of the country, and in Arizona before Africanized bees, the solution to both questions was easy… remove the bees from where they aren’t wanted and give them to the person who does want them. That still can be an answer here in Arizona, but giving Africanized bees to a new beekeeper isn’t always the wisest choice. There is a learning curve and a level of danger and frustration that comes with managing an Africanized hive while it is in the process of being requeened, and this is best not done in a backyard if the property is in an Urban setting. The best option if you want a relocated hive is to get one that is already requeened, or find a beekeeper with a suitable apiary who will house your Africanized colony during the approximate two month requeening process. I say process, because, while the actual requeening only takes a week, the time it takes for the Africanized bees to complete their life cycle and be replaced by docile bees takes several weeks. The cost of getting these bees is usually around $100-$150 plus the cost of a queen, which is $40, and you may not have a queen available in the spring, so the colony will remain Africanized for several more months. Collecting swarms poses the same problem of needing to be requeened, but their behavior will be much milder as they build their comb and numbers. This gives you more time to requeen, I believe, and is the cheapest option since you may capture swarms yourself. Those are two possibilities for getting bees, and may be your only options if it’s March and you didn’t order your bees in October, depending on where you are. However, if you are part of a group of beekeepers, like Arizona Backyard Beekeepers Association, for instance (wink, wink), there are going to be other ways of getting bees. Many beekeepers split their colonies in order to make nucs (usually some arrangement of 2-3 frames of bees and brood with 2-3 frames of drawn comb with food stores). This is a great way to start in the spring because the bees are already building their numbers, they have drawn-out comb and you will be months ahead of the honey-making process. These nucs cost around $200-$250 here in the Phoenix area. You can order nucs in the Fall from beekeeping companies, but right now your best bet is a beekeeper. If you have the money, and want to just step right in to a full-fledged hive, then you can often buy a complete hive from a beekeeper. This will usually be 1-2 boxes with brood and food stores with a docile, European colony already established. Make sure that the hive has been treated for Varroa and there is no sign of disease. A quality hive full of bees will probably run about $300-$400, but will be ready for honey production right away. If all of this makes you realize that you just want to wait until the Fall to order—not likely, if you are like me, but I have to mention it—you have two options for ordering: Packages and Nucs. You already know what a nuc is now, so I’ll just explain packages. This is simply a box of about 3 pounds of bees with a mated queen in a queen cage. The cost of this is usually $115-$135. It will take a while for the bees to build comb for the queen to begin laying eggs and to be able to store food, so you can see that while cheaper than a nuc, you are also way behind on being able to get honey. You will not likely harvest until next year in this case, much the same as a captured swarm. Sometimes packages are available in the late spring, but these bees will struggle through the summer. Here is a chart to summarize everything I just said. I hope it helps you make the right decision for you. Whatever you decide, please join a local beekeeping group for support. It is essential to your success. Options for Getting Bees [table id=1 /]

Tara is pre-med student at UW studying cellular, molecular and developmental biology. She is interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. Tara loves interacting with patients and hopes to have a career in the medical field one day. Tara grew up in the Seattle area and her hobbies include gardening, beekeeping, camping and hiking. She stays active by frequenting the Burke-Gilman trail and swimming when the weather permits.

Here's a list of a few books that you might like to consider. (I'll update this list occasionally). There are plenty of others available and some new ones have been printed recently. The Haynes Bee Manual has been recommended - but I have not read it myself. Books are a great source of reference and often tell you what to do. However they don't tell you what to do AFTER you've messed up, or after bees have done something unusual... (Which they do by the way!). In addition, many books were written before open mesh floors were used and are out of date with regard to ventilating the top of the hive in winter. (See Winter Preparation). Happy Reading! Practical Beekeeping - de Bruyn. Gets a tick from us. Bees at the Bottom of the Garden - Campion. Some like the style of it. Teach Yourself Beekeeping -Waring. (Ignore the photo of the dead bee on the front cover). BBKA Guide to Beekeeping. Sound but a bit 'flat' A Guide to Bees and Honey - Ted Hooper. A classic. Highly recommended by most. Needs to be read and re-read as there's a lot in there. This isn't a first book (maybe your second) but is considered a must-have by many. Beekeeping at Buckfast Abbey. Brother Adam. A description of how he kept bees and insights into the Buckfast Bee. Well worth reading. Breeding Techniques and Selection - Ruttner. Study Notes - Yeates. Not a fun read and does have mistakes but necessary for the Modules. Biology of the Honeybee - Winston. A cracking read. Honeybees Inside Out. Celia Davies. Honeybees Around and About. Celia Davies. Anatomy and Dissection of the Honeybee - Dade. Another classic; for all into microscopy. Thomas Seeley. Honeybee Democracy. Morse and Hooper's Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Beekeeping is excellent. It's out of print but worth as much as 4 or 5 books. Well worth getting if you can find it. The old Ladybird book of honeybees is a really good and simple introduction for anyone, including children. For some old books, they are an interesting read but some practices are no-longer suggested and they used to use some funny chemicals then! Note that with ventilated floors we now use, many old books (and some that are really quite recent) mention ventilating the hive with matchsticks and not using insulation for winter. Things that have changed over time! Amazon and Northern Bee Books lists the above and many more. Some of these are good however there are some that give poor advice; even if they appear to be from 'reputable' or commercial beekeepers, or have had many views, so be very careful of them. Even if they are OK, many are done where the weather may be considerably different to where you live so are not necessarily appropriate. Remember that bees don't read books. (This means that you will find that they will do something totally unexpected sometimes).

Juan William Chávez Born in Lima, Peru, Juan William Chávez is an artist and cultural activist who creates and shares space in the built and natural environment to address community identified issues. Chavez’s studio research incorporates drawings, films, photographs, architectural interventions, and unconventional forms of beekeeping and agriculture that utilize art as a way of researching, developing and implementing creative placemaking and socially-engaged projects. His exhibitions features studio research in the form of multimedia installations. He has exhibited at venues such as Art in General, Contemporary Art Museum Saint Louis, White Flag Projects and Van Abbemuseum. Chávez founded Boots Contemporary Art Space (2006-2010), a non-profit organization that offered support to emerging artists and curators. Since 2010, Chávez has focused on socially-engaged projects and collaborations in North Saint Louis. Projects include Urban Expression for the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, Pruitt-Igoe Bee Sanctuary and Northside Workshop. He has received awards and grants from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts, Art Matters and the Gateway Foundation. Chávez holds a BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute and a MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. From the Journal Pruitt-Igoe Bee Sanctuary Juan William Chávez is an artist and cultural activist who creates and shares space in the built and natural environment to address community identified issues.Artist Bio The Pruitt-Igoe Bee Sanctuary is a proposal for the City of St. Louis to transform the urban forest where the Pruitt-Igoe housing development once stood into a public space that cultivates community through beekeeping and preserving 33 acres of green space. Drawing parallels to the depleting population of bees and shrinking cities, this interdisciplinary project-in-progress aims to redirect the conversation surrounding Pruitt-Igoe by developing creative strategies that both memorialize the past and embrace the future. By envisioning potential in urban abandonment, we could transform one of the worst failures of public housing into a leading example of revitalization.

The event included people sharing produce, gardening tips, freshly pressed apple juice and beekeeping advice. People also shared their ideas for the green space around Fearon Hall. I showed people how to make toiletries, and encouraged them to paint rocks for the community garden. People sold their crafts to raise funds for future activities while the cafe provided Fairtrade tea courtesy of the Co-op. If you want to save money and reduce waste, read Upcycle Your Life magazine (click ‘continue to publication’) for eco friendly ideas and recipes. And put 27th October in your diary if you live near Loughborough, for the next Upcycle Your Life at Fearon Hall.

OVER 100 YEARS OF PHARMACY EXPERIENCE TO SERVE YOU Stacie is owner and pharmacist at Hogan’s Pharmacy. She attended Auburn University where she graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in Pharmacy in 1995. Stacie has received certifications in both immunizations and medication therapy management. She serves on NC Mutual Wholesale Drug Company’s Retail Advisory Board. With a love of independent pharmacy, Stacie and her husband, Derek, purchased the pharmacy from Neil McPhail in June of 2014. In her spare time Stacie enjoys running, reading, traveling abroad, and taking walks on the beach with Derek and their golden retriever, Maggie. Judy attended Campbell University where she graduated with a PharmD in 1999. Judy has received certifications in both immunizations and diabetes education. She has also received advanced training in compounding and leads Hogan’s Pharmacy’s compounding lab. Judy is married to Carmel Herrin and they have two sons, Jonathan and Carson. Judy enjoys camping, working in her yard, and going to the movies. Amber attended Campbell University where she graduated cum laude with a PharmD in 2002. Amber has received certification in immunizations. Amber is married to Jay James and they have three children, Brayden, Makayla, and Dalton. Amber enjoys music, shopping, and making memories with her family. Neil attended the University of North Carolina and graduated with a B.S. in pharmacy in 1976. Neil has received certifications in both immunizations and diabetes education. Neil was the owner of McPhail’s pharmacy for 32 years before selling to Stacie in 2014. Neil is married to Cindy McPhail and they have two children Brian and Hayley, as well as two grandchildren. Neil enjoys working in his yard, beekeeping, reading, and mission work.

NCW Beekeepers Meeting Minutes for September18, 2016 Upcoming Events Calendar Oct. 5 Bee chat 6 p.m., El Agave Oct. 16 Business/education meeting, 5 p.m. PUD auditorium – honey tasting: bring samples and toothpicks Nov. 12 Mead class – $100 cleaning charge, information on charge for kits, etc. TBA Treasurer: Checking account $1586.14; education/outreach (savings) account $1128.49 Leavenworth Farmers Market did several hundred dollars worth of honey each time Bulk equipment order: Wayne will see if supplier can provide jars at a good price, send out email order form with costs of all items. Order to be completed soon, exact date depending on transportation. Website needs work and should include swarm information. (Fewer swarms than usual this year.) A suggestion was made that a committee of experienced beekeepers be formed for mentoring new beekeepers. This would be a service opportunity for journeyman candidates. There will probably be an apprentice class in March. There are currently changes in the certifying organization, so the details of this class are currently in flux. Educational Program panel moderated by Al Zalewski, included Emilka Furmanczyk, Craig Genereux, Steve Olsen, and Deb Stansbery. Seasonal topics will be considered. Timing of honey removal: All agreed that harvest should end sometime in August to allow varroa control and feeding to build up honey stores. Pest control considered mainly varroa. Apivar, HopGard and oxalic acid are all being used, frequently in rotation to prevent resistance (although so far resistance has not been reported with oxalic acid). Deb uses no chemicals but increases hive humidity to control mites. Keeping track of mite number and treating before infestation peaks was stressed. Counts can be made using a sprayed bottom board or with alcohol sacrifice of bees (can send to WSU for report of varroa count plus other diseases. Wax moths continue to be a manageable problem, and a few hive beetles have been seen. Show of hands indicated strong support for continuing this kind of program. Al will continue to organize a variety of members and topics in future meetings. Members interested in being on the panel in the future should talk with Al. Additions and corrections cheerfully accepted. NCW Beekeepers Meeting for August 21, 2016 Sept. 1 Leavenworth Farmers Market 4-8 p.m. Sept. 5 Fair set-up Sept. 7 Check in honey, photos, etc. 3-8 p.m. Sept. 8 (9 a.m.-9 p.m.), 9 (9-9), 10 (9-10) -11 (9-5), Boswell bldg; need a ticket to get in; can exhibit but not sell honey (but could get a blue ribbon…) Sept. 2-25 Puyallup fair. Entries required online by August 28, received at the fair by 8/31. Sept. 18 Business/education meeting, PUD, 5 p.m. Oct. 5 Bee chat 6 p.m., location TBA (El Agave?) Oct. 16 Business/education meeting, 5 p.m. PUD auditorium Treasurer: Checking account $1731.14; education/outreach (savings) account $1128.49 Leavenworth Farmers Market: last chance Sept. 1 Honey selling well, especially if samples are offered. Please bring some honey to sell, and feel free to sign up to help with the booth. Bulk equipment order: Wayne will send out email with costs sometime in the next month. There will be about a month to place orders. Parts aiming to arrive in November. Motion for NCW Beekeepers to pay fair admission for members working 5 hours or more was passed. WA State Beekeepers Master Beekeeper program has had some turnover recently. Not sure what this means for the spring class. Considerable interest in having another mead class in the fall. Kits and supplies will be available. Participants should bring honey, about a quart per gallon.. A Saturday in November is preferred. NCW Beekeepers official annual meeting will be in January, at which time changes can be made to the bylaws. There will also be election of officers. Bring ideas for bylaws changes to meetings for discussion before the annual meeting. Consider running for one of the officer positions. Stan Peak showed a cage to capture queens from queen cells. With some experience it appears to be quite effective keeping virgin queens safe in the same hive, before moving them to their own mating nucs with some additional bee/honey/brood resources. Possible problem of orchard spray getting into honey was discussed. Two suggestions were made to minimize the possibility: not putting honey supers onto hives before the main (early spring) spraying season is over, and asking orchardist to spray at night when bees are in hive. Remember, with honey, there is no Organic designation due to the variety of compounds bees come in contact with during their potentially long flights. NCW Beekeepers Meeting, July 17, 2016 July 21: Leavenworth Farmers Market, 4-8pm, Lions Club Park, Leavenworth – Get honey to Steve a.s.a.p. if you want to sell! July 24: Apiary visit, 2-5 p.m., Peter Hill 1501 Apollo Pl, Wenatchee Aug. 11: Bee Chat, 6pm, Pizza’n’More, East Wenatchee Aug. 11: Leavenworth Farmers Market, 4-8 p.m., Lions Club Park, Leavenworth Aug. 13: Apiary visit, noon, Katrina Keppler 3090 Scenic View, Wenatchee (Sleepy Hollow area) Aug. 21: Business/education meeting, 5 p.m., PUD Auditorium, Wenatchee Sept. 1: Leavenworth Farmers Market, 4-8 p.m., Lions Club Park, Leavenworth Sept. 5: Fair set-up Sept. 7: Check in honey, photos, etc. Sept. 8 (9 a.m.-9 p.m.), 9 (9-9), 10 (9-10) -11 (9-5): Boswell bldg; need 2 beekeepers at a time, 3-4 hour blocks, need a ticket to get in; can exhibit but not sell honey (but could get a blue ribbon…), exhibitors get a cheap ticket Sept. 10: Simply Living farms tour, Leavenworth – presenter requested Sept. 18: Business/education meeting, PUD, 5 p.m., PUD Auditorium, Wenatchee Minutes of last meeting were approved. Treasurer: Checking account $22210.65; education/outreach account $903.64 after costs of seminar paid Leavenworth Farmers Market: Steve reported about $120 of honey sold, both pints and quarts Website and hive inspection form: no progress to report. Discussion suggests that highly varied systems of record keeping among members may make use of a uniform form difficult. Will likely need to survey folks at some point in time to collect information from whatever format of notes they have kept. Pollinator symposium was considered a success despite relatively small attendance. Scheduling at a different time of year was discussed, as was whether we are aiming at fellow beekeepers or at the general public. State fair in Puyallup is interested in having us participate. Categories and criteria can be found on-line. Drivers are available for drop off and pickup. Booth staffing help requested. Staffing the state bee/honey booth for a couple hours will get some free admissions to the fair. Exhibitors must register their entry online before dropping it off. Details at www.thefair.com Another bulk equipment order was considered. Wayne will contact Western Bee to find if any particular time of year would be best for them to fill orders quickly. Katrina Keppler reported on the WSU course she attended. Of note, varrroa treatment is most effective during brood break, October or November for us. The WSU lab that tests bees for mites, nosema, etc. is very fussy about samples being exactly according to their rules. (And most of the alcohol should be emptied before sending to avoid postal problems.) Samples of bees with many diseases were available during the WSU Field Days event for inspection. Queen rearing was discussed in context of the WSU class. NCW Beekeepers Meeting Minutes, Initial draft June 26, 2016 July 9 Pollinator Seminar, PUD Auditorium, 12:30-5:00, no snacks provided but can bring your own; potluck to follow at Crilly’s for club members July 16 Apiary visit at Kristin Taylor’s, morning July 17 Business/education meeting, PUD auditorium, 5:00 p.m. Aug. 11Bee Chat, Pizza’n’More, East Wenatchee (same parking lot as Country Inn) Aug. 13 Apiary visit, Peter & Daryn, morning Aug. 21Business/education meeting, PUD, 5 p.m. Sept. 8th (9 a.m.-9 p.m.), 9th (9 a.m.-9 p.m.), 10th (9 a.m.-10 p.m.) , and 11th (9 a.m.-5 p.m., extractor demo @ 2:30), Boswell bldg; need 2 beekeepers at a time, 3-4 hour blocks, need a ticket to get in; can exhibit but not sell honey (but could get a blue ribbon…) Sept. 10 Simply Living farms tour,, Leavenworth – presenter requested Minutes of last meeting (5/22/2016) were approved. Treasurer: Checking account $2539.72; education/outreach account $1182.12 with cost of Leavenworth farmers market dates are June 30, July 21, August 11 and September 1; some members needed for outreach; setup at 3:30, stay until 8 p.m.; to sell honey if not attending, get it (labeled and priced) to Steve ahead of time Website and hive inspection form: no progress to report Peter continues working to establish apiary as part of WSU/Master Gardener demonstration area. There is clear interest, and this would be the only county extension with a demonstration apiary. A detailed business plan is required, and contact being sought with an experienced person. Member directory with photos (as that of Master Gardeners) was suggested. Steve noted that this is the season of swarms; supers with waxed frames and a little honey are recommended. A second super can be added either above or below the first super. And think about varroa mites. Don Rolfs was recommended as speaker on native pollinators. It was noted that he has concerns about honeybees, so appropriate preparatons should be made. Alix noted that July is field season and a difficult time to get speakers; she suggested another time of year for future symposia. Attendees at the WSU course and Swedish meeting plan to make presentations at future meetings. NCW Beekeepers Meeting May 22, 2016 June 9 Bee chat, Louie’s (Leavenworth), 6 p.m. June 26 Business/Education meeting, PUD auditorium, 5 p.m. July 9 Seminar, PUD Auditorium, times TBA Treasurer: Checking account $2494.72 with cost of banner and Leavenworth farmers market registration anticipated; education/outreach account $1652.91 with $900 for registration fees for WSU course anticipated; July seminar expected to cost $6-700. July seminar: plan to start early afternoon; probable topics genetics, hive inspection, and something from Douglas county extension; potluck to follow Leavenworth farmers market dates are June 23, July 14, August 4 and August 28; some members needed for outreach; setup about 3 or 3:30, stay until 8 p.m.;can sell honey – get it to Steve ahead of time Banner: A cellphone photo of proposed banner was circulated. Fair planning: Boswell building was inspected and space we prefer identified Chelan beekeeping ordinance: Kriss is communicating with a council member Apiary visits discussed; Kristin (rural, Peshastin) and Daryn (urban, Wenatchee) volunteered to host with dates to be determined. Noted that local availability of beekeeping equipment has increased. Costco kit includes full hive, jacket, gloves, etc. Coastal carrying more general equipment including unfinished hives. Noted that orchardists occasionally have failure of commercial beekeepers to provide bees timely as promised, which is a financial disaster. It was agreed that the Club might be able to provide bees from a future demo apiary or connect club members with orchardists for small scale needs. This would require contract protecting bees from harmful spray as well as considering possible liabilities. May 2 Journeymen, WokAbout Grill, 6 p.m. May 12 Bee chat, Milepost 111, 6 p.m. May 22 New beekeeper hour, Cashmere Fairground, Boswell Bldg., 4 p.m. May 22 Business/Education meeting, Fairground, Boswell Bldg., 5 p.m. June 26 Business/Education meeting, Wenatchee PUD Auditorium, 5 p.m. Treasurer: Savings/outreach $1582.65 with $900 committed for Pullman course fees + about $800 for July seminar; checking account $2450.72 Suggestion: support FFA/4H bee programs, start local queen-rearing program Membership now 104 74 packages, 65 nucs + Susan Curtis ordered/delivered this spring Leavenworth farmers market would like to have beekeepers sell honey there. It was agreed to do so once a month. Steve will coordinate. Beekeepers are to bring honey packaged for sale and appropriately labelled, with prices and business cards to the biz/ed meeting prior. At least one beekeeper will need to run the booth (setup, staff, cleanup) from 4-8pm on a Thursday. First time probably first market in June. $60 approved for table fee for 4 market appearances. Extractor now with Alice. Rental for 2-3 days $25 + $100 damage deposit. Broken lid reported; Steve and Daryn to explore repair. Earth day events at Chelan and Leavenworth reported successful. New canopy weights by Wayne!! Website: Problems navigating present site reported; this may mainly need updating/”tinkering.” Steve and officers exploring alternative systems. Wide gradation of computer proficiency among members is apparent and will need to be accommodated with any new system. Banner/s for our booth discussed. Wayne will arrange for banner for display inside booth. Possibility of screening directly onto front of canopy to be explored; Katrina may have alternative. $200 approved to cover both. Common hive record system was considered. Steve, Debra and Stan will explore a mechanism to be simple enough to bring enough data together in a reasonable way. May be paper, may be online, etc. March 25th: Deadline for ordering packages and nucs April 4th: Journeyman meeting for tests #3-5, Wok About Grill, 6pm. April 14th: Bee Chat at South in Pybus Market, 6pm April 16th: Chelan Earth Day, all day, Wayne Ranne to coordinate. A few more helpers would be welcome! April 24th: Leavenworth Earth Day, noon to 4 p.m., Lions Park, Deborah Stansbury to coordinate, more details to come via email Mid April – Probable date for bee package delivery May 12th: Tentative Bee Chat at Milepost 111 in Cashmere, 6pm June 17-18th: WSU beekeeping short course in Pullman, WA June 19th: WSU queen rearing course in Pullman, WA July 9th: Bee/pollinator seminar led by WSU graduate students, location Chelan County PUD Auditorium in Wenatchee The meeting started with a presentation from the Wenatchee High School FFA “Issues” team. They are exploring issues around urban beekeeping and need to give some presentations of many sides of the issues to various community groups this year. After their presentation, we had some Q&A with the panel. We approved last month’s minutes as written/posted. Motion by Mike Schenck, second by Bryan Keppler, unanimous approval. The treasurer report listed the following current accounts and expenses: Savings Account: $1582.28 Checking Account: $2456.29 Left to deposit: $312 Feb. 21 Beecome 16 . . . . $254 for Alix Whitener March 1 Secretary of State $30 We are now a non-profit March 1 Commercial Printing $37.98 for 10 Apprentice Booklets March 2 Commercial Printing $47.64 for 250 Swarm Postcards March 5 Amazon – Bee Books $170 March 6 Full body mannequin $55 March 6 Chelan Earth Day Booth $15 March 10 WASBA membership $91 Additional for about $70 to pay for some of the mead class supplies, and $50 for stamps, copies, and other business expenses. Many thanks to Janice Ranne for some delightful snacks this month! There was a brief reminder to get paperwork in for package/nuc orders ASAP. Deadline is the 25th, and supplies may be limited. Providers are running low on bees, but there are still some available for our club. We have around 100 packages/nucs ordered so far. There was also a brief reminder to register your hives with the state Dept of Ag. That registration deadline is coming up quickly. Funds generated go to WSU for nosema research. The apprentice class is now complete, and had about 16 students work through the class. There is a good group of new beekeepers in the club, so be sure to introduce yourself to them. The July 9th seminar day is gathering some structure. Alix is the one organizing it from the WSU side. Looks like some students will take a van out from WSU for the weekend. The PUD auditorium is reserved for setup on the 8th and all day on the 9th. There will be a pot luck afterwards. The event will be open to the public, and likely free of charge thanks to our education/outreach funds. If you are interested in helping, Alix and Kriss could use a few folks to help with planning, setup, and cleanup. Peter Hill reported additional consideration of coordinating with the WSU Tree Fruit Research Center in many ways. With some similar goals between the club and WSU, there may be some opportunities for a more permanent demonstration apiary, instruction, equipment storage, public outreach, Master Gardeners interaction, etc. Peter and a few others will continue to push forward to figure out where the club and WSU can work together in the future. If you are interested in helping, contact Peter. Steve Olsen agreed to coordinate a new beekeeper hour of Q&A and maybe some general topics. Details of how/when this will work will follow as we coordinate with the Journeyman group and new beekeepers. Leavenworth Farmers Market is looking to have the NCWBA staff a booth and/or sell honey at some of their 2016 markets (Thursday nights, 4-8pm). Some members of the club expressed interest in staffing a booth and selling their individual jars of honey. We will need to has out some of the details with the market staff before it starts in June. Steve Foley will be taking point on this, so contact him if you are interested in being involved. The officers of the club have been kicking around the idea of leveraging some online website services to bring the club management into one place. Member lists, emails, web information, forums, documentation, etc. are currently spread out in many systems. Growth in the club is straining the processes from a few years ago, and the officers would like to see the club be easier to manage and easier for the members to interact with it and each other online as desired. There seemed significant interest among the membership in having the officers test out some systems and present a potential solution at a future meeting. Cost for web services would likely be in the $20/mo range, but hasnt been determined solidly yet. For the good of the order: Wayne Ranne gave a brief recap of the WSBA-announced webinar with Dr Mark Winston hosted online by the Mount Baker Beekeepers Association on March 16th. Wayne expressed thanks to Steve Olsen, Beth Hammerberg, and the Schencks for making the bulk equipment order of over $3000 and 1800 lbs happen so smoothly. They are all very happy with the quality and price of what we received. There are loose plans to make another order in the fall, so keep track of what you might want throughout the season, and we can organize again later in the year. 3-10 Bee Chat: Last one at Bob’s was successful, but Bob’s prefers Wednesday to Thursday. Place for March to be determined and communicated on email. 6 p.m. Journeyman group make-up session will meet after Chat. 3-20 Business/Education meeting at PUD at 5 p.m. 3-5, 12 & 19 Apprentice class, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Leavenworth PUD A few places still available 3-25 Deadline for ordering packages and nucs 3-11, 12 & 13 Beecome 2016, major European meeting. NCWBees funding registration for Alix Whitener, who is already in Sweden, and will present information to us at a later meeting. 7-9 Bee/pollinator seminar led by WSU graduate students, location TBA 4-16 Chelan Earth Day, all day, Wayne Ranne to coordinate 4-24 Leavenworth Earth Day, noon to 4 p.m., Lions Park, Deborah Stansbury to coordinate Introductions of members present and report of hive survival/loss. It appears there has been major loss this winter. A poll of survival compared to source (Charles vs. Ruben vs. Sunrise) and type (package vs. nuc) showed no apparent pattern. Varoa treatment appears to have been helpful. The possibility that insecticide on nursery plants may have been damaging was considered unlikely. Treasurer’s Report Balance in general fund is still approximate as dues are still coming in but is about $2000. The education/outreach fund had about $800 remaining. Columbia Marketing contributed another $1000. This will fund three going to the WSU program, about $200 worth of books, and some equipment for our high school student. Preparation of a “honey basket” for Columbia Marketing was approved. Reminder to register hives with the Washington State Department of Agriculture. Kris reported that paperwork has been submitted to register NCWBees as a non-profit organization. Cost is $30 first year, $10 per year thereafter with renewal due March 1 (after election of officers for the year). Peter Hill reported preliminary consideration of developing a demonstration apiary, possibly as part of the WSU campus, possibly in cooperation with WSU Master Gardeners. Any interested in pursuing this should contact Peter, Daryn or Kris. NCW Beekeepers Meeting January 24, 2016 Coming Events & Deadlines Additions and corrections cheerfully accepted. NCWBA Biz/ED Meeting Business & Education March 22, 2015 Chelan PUD 5 pm BEE Biz/Ed meeting (PUD BLDG), April 26, 2015 at 5PM with beginner beekeepers/any members with questions meeting at 4:30pm; BEE CHAT: April 9, 6pm at El Agavé CHELAN EARTH DAY: April 18, 9am – 4pm Riverfront Park LEAVENWORTH EARTH DAY: April 19, 12 noon – 4pm Lion’s Club Park BEE PICKUPS: The following dates are estimates. Al will provide the final dates when he has them. Sunrise: April 3 or 4 Outdoor Bees: around April 18 Shafer’s: TBD, around the 3rd weekend of April Members decided that the BEE CHAT will remain at El Agavé Restaurant for the April 9th BEE CHAT. Kriss will check on other locations with no charge meeting rooms. Jessica and Emilka conducted a hive building session on 21 March using commercial components; several members participated. Deb brought delicious honey-peanut butter treats. Before each Biz/Ed meeting, volunteers will be available at 4:30pm to 5:00pm to answer questions from new beekeepers. For future Biz Ed, members suggested that demonstrations and education include the best times and preparation needed for different seasons and phases of beekeeping. Al volunteered to demonstrate making candy boards and hive handles. He also suggested a discussion on the costs of beekeeping. Kriss reported that the honey extractor is available for 2-day rental for $25 and includes use of associated tools. Emilka suggested a June barbeque for educational demonstrations. Kriss reported that she hoped to organize a July barbeque to include a guest speaker from the WSU agriculture department. Bee Suppliers: Al reported that only 2 bee suppliers are now available: Outdoor Bees and Shafer’s. Jeff O’Brien reported that he will bring the Sunrise bees from Yakima to the Crilly’s house on April 3 or 4. Outdoor Bees (Ruben) will deliver his nucs on about April 18, at the north end of town in the parking lot near Gateway Theater. Shafer’s will soon report their time of bee delivery. Wenatchee city ordinance progress: Daryn reported that while the city of Wenatchee is determined to create an ordinance regarding beekeeping within city limits this year, he and Peter H. continue to do all the work of researching other city and community ordinances for Wenatchee, in order to present a potential ordinance model to the city. Leavenworth does not allow beekeeping within the city limits; Cashmere would like the club’s assistance in ordinance preparation; the Master Gardeners are interested in helping with research; Rep. Hawkins suggested the WA state council of cities might provide some models. Daryn and Peter welcome others to help. Call Daryn. Hives need to be registered with the state WSDA by April 1, 2015. The cost of registering is nominal. Logo items: Kriss passed around the baseball-style hat displaying the agreed upon logo. The logo can be placed on different hat styles and different shirt styles, such as t-shirts and polo shirts. Members can go to GPA Embroidery at 22 N. Wenatchee Ave. to purchase logo items, pricing dependent on the style of hat or shirt chosen. Treasurer’s report: GPA Embroidery charged $95 to set up the logo for the hats and shirts. Kriss will order shirts for sale at events. Members have ordered 150 nucs and packages of bees, with a few more orders placed at the end of the meeting. Some members wrote checks to the NCWBA rather than to the individual bee providers so those checks had to be processed through the bank account. The club currently has $1200 in the bank. Because the Apprentice class for this year was full but new members still wanted the information, Kriss and Steve will order a box of the Apprentice booklets and sell them for $10 each. Volunteers are urgently needed to attend the booth at the Chelan (April 18) and Leavenworth (April 19) Earth Days. Wayne volunteered for the Leavenworth event. Please volunteer to come and sit with the posters and handouts. Call Kriss or Steve. The club needs to purchase a sun shade for use in outdoor outreach events. Kriss reported that the Chelan Earth Day committee has specific requirements for the size of the sun shade and for safely securing the shade to avoid movement on windy days. Deb said the shade can be secured with cement blocks, 5 gallon cans of water, and pvc pipe filled with cement, for example. The club also needs to purchase a folding plastic table for use at the events. A vote was taken and the two purchases were approved. Chelan County Fair: The fair takes place the weekend after Labor Day and the club will set up a presentation table in the Wilkins BLDG., Thursday through Sunday. There is an open class available for fair entries of honey, honey comb, and frames. Kriss asked for photographs such as pollinator photos for use on posters. Steve will present an Introduction to Beekeeping Class on the Sunday afternoon at the fair. There will be a honey extraction demonstration. Volunteers are needed for each of the days. Swarms: Felix reported that when he has a list of volunteers to collect swarms, he starts with the first person on the list and continues down the list until he finds someone who is available, when he is not able to do the collection. Call him to get on the list and pair up with experienced swarm collectors. Snack for the April 26 Biz/Ed meeting: Wayne and Janice Al suggested that it would be interesting and informative to create a chart of beehive losses to include the time of year, location (city), suspected reasons for loss. Education: Felix provided a detailed talk on the background of swarms, including the reason they occur, the time of year they typically occur, and the typical composition of a swarm. He also commented on the appearance of swarms, swarm behavior, and various locations where they organize. Swarm bees are heavily laden with honey and pollen that they have taken from their hive; as a result the swarms are usually docile unless abused. The presentation included information on hive management to avoid swarming and ways to capture a swarm, with a number of personal capture examples. The March Biz/ED Meeting was completed at 6pm and Felix’s Swarm Presentation was completed at 7pm. NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION Is a registered Washington State Non-Proift. 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NCW Beekeepers Meeting May 22, 2016 June 9 Bee chat, Louie’s (Leavenworth), 6 p.m. June 26 Business/Education meeting, PUD auditorium, 5 p.m. July 9 Seminar, PUD Auditorium, times TBA Minutes of last meeting were approved. Treasurer: Checking account $2494.72 with cost of banner and Leavenworth farmers market registration anticipated; education/outreach account $1652.91 with $900 for registration fees for WSU course anticipated; July seminar expected to cost $6-700. July seminar: plan to start early afternoon; probable topics genetics, hive inspection, and something from Douglas county extension; potluck to follow Leavenworth farmers market dates are June 23, July 14, August 4 and August 28; some members needed for outreach; setup about 3 or 3:30, stay until 8 p.m.;can sell honey – get it to Steve ahead of time Banner: A cellphone photo of proposed banner was circulated. Website and hive inspection form: no progress to report Fair planning: Boswell building was inspected and space we prefer identified Chelan beekeeping ordinance: Kriss is communicating with a council member Apiary visits discussed; Kristin (rural, Peshastin) and Daryn (urban, Wenatchee) volunteered to host with dates to be determined. Noted that local availability of beekeeping equipment has increased. Costco kit includes full hive, jacket, gloves, etc. Coastal carrying more general equipment including unfinished hives. Peter continues working to establish apiary as part of WSU/Master Gardener demonstration area. Noted that orchardists occasionally have failure of commercial beekeepers to provide bees timely as promised, which is a financial disaster. It was agreed that the Club might be able to provide bees from a future demo apiary or connect club members with orchardists for small scale needs. This would require contract protecting bees from harmful spray as well as considering possible liabilities. Additions and corrections cheerfully accepted.

Today there are some 100,000 Mensans in 100 countries throughout the world. There are active Mensa organizations in over 50 countries on every continent except Antarctica. Mensa meetings are anything but dull! Many local groups meet at least monthly for dinner and drinks on a Friday night, sometimes featuring a speaker, or a lively, freewheeling discussion with fellow Mensans who share their intellectual interests. Some groups have special get-togethers or activities throughout the month. Others, especially the larger groups, have events on practically every day. Of course, participation in group activities is always entirely at your option. There’s also widely attended annual conventions offering workshops, seminars, and parties. Plus, numerous regional gatherings are held each year, offering social and intellectual excitement. Whatever your passion, there’s almost certain to be a Special Interest Group (SIG) filled with other Mensans who share it! Mensa offers approximately 200 SIGs, in mind-boggling profusion from African Violets to zoology. Along the way you’ll find microbiology, and systems analysis, but you’ll also find Sherlock Holmes, chocolate and Star Trek. There’s the expected: biochemistry, space science, economics — and the unexpected: poker, roller-skating, scuba diving, UFOs and witchcraft. There are SIGs for breadmaking, winemaking, cartooning, silversmithing, and clowning. Heraldry, semantics and Egyptology co-exist with beekeeping, motorcycling and tap dancing. Sports SIGs cover the classics (baseball, basketball, and football) and the not so classic (skeet shooting, hang gliding, sky diving). And any Mensan who can’t find a SIG to join can easily start one. Mensans also find opportunities to contribute to the betterment of society through charitable and volunteer activities within their communities. Many Mensa groups offer scholarships for gifted students. The Gifted Children Resource Program compiles and provides information for gifted children at the national and local levels.

The Desa’a Forest is one of the oldest remaining dry afromontane forests in Ethiopia, and the largest in Tigray and Afar. Directly threatened by desertification, 74% of the Desa’a forest has already disappeared and the remaining 26% are already severely degraded; it is a priority area for conservation by the Ethiopian government. Over 26,000 people that live here below the poverty line; growing crops and farm livestock, they rely completely on the forest for water, energy and to feed their cattle. Agricultural land is scarce with low soil fertility; landlessness particularly affects the youth and the most vulnerable households in the community. The immediate consequence of degradation is erosion of topsoil and the significant reduction of agricultural yields for the smallholders. This is leading to a vicious circle between increasing poverty and forest resources depletion. Even more alarming is the possible long-term impact on local cloud formation and rainfall, causing more frequent droughts and food insecurity. WeForest is working with the local Tigray government to restore thousands of hectares each year. The small area of intact forest is protected and now a precious seed bank for the restoration of surrounding area; local nurseries grow and supply seedlings, communities are engaged in planting, maintenance and assist in building soil and water conservation structures. In return for their participation they receive equipment, training and support to develop new forest-friendly livelihoods such as beekeeping, poultry and small ruminants that will both protect the forest and support the resilience of local communities. Tigray Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Development The Federal Republic of Ethiopia Commission of Environment Forest and Climate Change Tigray Plan and Finance Ethiopia Environment and Forest Research institute Restore native forest Promote economic development Build livelihood resilience Latest Project News Why is intervention needed? The Desa’a forest reserve is home to many threatened species with an important function for climate mitigation and adaptation as well as water supply in a region directly threatened by desertification coming from the North and from the East. Currently, 74% of the forest has disappeared and the remaining 26% are severely degraded. The immediate consequence is erosion of topsoil and the significant reduction of agricultural yields for the smallholder farmers. Even more alarming is the possible long-term impact on local cloud formation and rainfall, causing more frequent droughts and food insecurity. WeForest is working since 2016 to directly restore and protect over 40,000 ha of this forest through Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) and Enrichment Planting. We select those species that serve multiple purposes to the forest and the communities, generating a combination of social, economic and environmental benefits. Examples are the Olive (Olea europaea), Juniper (Juniperus procera) and Briar Root (Erica arborea), which are combined with different grass species for fodder and reduce erosion. Furthermore soil and water conservation structures are built to reduce run-offs and improve soil infiltration. By combining forest restoration with livelihood improvement programmes, we focus on improving the natural resource governance and the socio-economic resilience of communities living in and around the forest, with a special focus on women, landless, subsistence farmers and youth. Examples of activities are: beekeeping, poultry, sheep, high value trees and vegetable seeds,efficient cookstoves, solar lights, employment of forest guards, as well as the establishment and strengthening of rural schools’ environmental clubs. * Carbon calculation methodology The total above-ground and below-ground biomass is estimated to average a sequestration of 158 tons of CO2 per hectare over a period of 50 years.

Activists hold various free workshops to provide information and training The new regulation on marijuana would allow the towns of the interior of the state to grow the plant and denote the economy of their population, indicated the Southeast Cannabis Front (FCDLST). Since 2018, the group has carried out various free workshops in the communities of the interior of the state to provide information and training on cannabis, demolition, stigmata, its cultivation, and the products that can be derived from the plant. The purpose is to demolish myths and stigmas that exist, in addition to helping the inhabitants to dedicate themselves to the cultivation and sowing of the plant on their lands so as not to sell their lands at low costs; in addition to starting businesses, and reactivating the economy of the Mayan communities. This March 20 they will teach the workshop on native microorganisms and organic cannabis substrates in Tekax, but they will still seek to form more alliances with other nearby residents. The Chamber of Deputies approved, on March 12, in general, the Federal Law for the regulation of cannabis, which allows adults the personal consumption of up to 28 grams of marijuana and authorizes the production for personal consumption purposes or in associations. of smokers, and legalizes the entire production chain. All of this will require permits and licenses. For Sahid Salgado and Alberto Centeno, founders of the front, the new regulation on marijuana would allow communities in the interior of the state to be able to cultivate the plant, denote the economy of their places of origin, through the sale of derivative products. , at the same time working their lands, saving the countryside that has been forgotten. The activists shared with La Jornada Maya , that first the group began to hold talks on the regulation of cannabis in Mexico, they supported with protection for consumption, then they deepened a little more work and began to take workshops to the communities so that they learn to elaborate products and market them. The vision, they added, is that a whole production chain can be created and the local economy can be boosted and that people do not have to export products to take care of their health. Sahid explained that the workshops are intended for people to obtain knowledge and benefits, now by having up to 6 or 8 floors in their homes, they will be able to apply them in their own spaces; They could also work on the cannabis startups that might emerge. To date, with their workshops, they have benefited more than 50 people, between men and women, from Ticul, Ixil, Motul and soon in Tekax; However, they clarified that they do not try to encourage adult use of cannabis, or excessive consumption, but on the contrary, they seek a communal benefit: informing the communities that there is already a regulation and how they could work for the well-being of their population. “Now they will no longer have to import the products, there is a channel to be able to make them, that the same community makes them with local hands and we seek to offer decent jobs, they would have nothing to do with drug trafficking: remove the idea of the pacheco and smoke in the street, ”Sahid said. Alberto Centeno indicated that cannabis can become like beekeeping, but solidarity production, community development and agroecological schemes are needed. The native peoples have their lands and with this activity, they can use them and not sell them – as they often do – because they are told that it is not viable to work them, the agribusiness does not work. “Not with second-class citizens, and they don’t get in the way. If something is to be developed it has to be with them, not without them. The regulation is going to give the projects in the field something fresh, “he said.

Get Involved and Go Green Join a Student Organization There are numerous student organizations dedicated to waste, gardening, beekeeping, energy, and the environment: - AU Outdoors - AU Sunrise Hub - AU Zero Waste Club - Beekeeping Society - Climate Reality - Community Garden - Engineers for a Sustainable World - Net Impact - RE-volv Solar Ambassadors - Sustainable Ocean Alliance - WCL Community Garden - Email email@example.com to have your organization added to this list. Green Your Life Climate change is a global problem, one that will require action and solutions from every level of government, from our institutions and the private sector, and from individuals like you. It can be challenging to know where to start and how to make a difference; our Green Living Guide can help you get started. Become a Sustainability Intern Sustainability Interns serve a critical role in the Office of Sustainability by connecting with members of the AU community to expand sustainability awareness, increase engagement, and inspire personal behavior change. Interns are paid undergraduate students who work 8-12 hours per week in the Office of Sustainability, including a weekly team meeting. Tasks include event planning and outreach, in addition to general office work as needed. Students receive training in sustainability topics such as green buildings, zero waste, carbon neutrality, and energy efficiency, as well as strategies for developing outreach campaigns and engaging peers effectively. Sustainability Interns are hired for an entire academic year, and applications for internships are posted each summer. Subscribe to the sustainability newsletter to receive notifications about upcoming internship opportunities. Become a Green Office The Green Office Program supports and rewards offices that adopt sustainable practices within their team. Through the completion of three checklists, offices progressively expand their commitment to advancing university sustainability initiatives. The intent of the program is to: - Establish a culture of sustainability. - Build a community across offices. - Provide tangible guidelines for sustainability focused actions. - Offer sustainability education for the university community. - Establish an opportunity for staff and faculty do their part to meet the university's sustainability goals. - Since 2011, nearly forty campus offices and more than 600 staff and faculty have participated. Sustainability in the Curriculum Join American University's environmental collaborative, ECOllaborative. Green Teaching Program The Center for Teaching, Research and Learning manages the Green Teaching Certificate. Faculty members at American University can qualify for a Green Teaching Certificate by answering a number of questions about their efforts to make their courses more sustainable.

This company was created with the intent to guide people toward improving their lives. The initial inspiration was the hope of supporting many military members and their families around the globe through deployment, physical injury, emotional trauma and most of all friendship. We recognize the importance for community support everywhere, not just in the military. It takes a village to accomplish true lasting change in this world, but that change starts with our own personal growth and action. We commit to provide you with the most effective and proven yogic tools to rebuild your foundation, maintain satiety and be your best self. Join us! Come work hard, sweat, challenge yourself and leave feeling stronger, more confident, centered, accomplished and connected. See and feel the results as you create your concrete foundation. Want to become a teacher at CONCRETE YOGA? Margie has a passion for peace. Her love of yoga began 17 years ago, back in her home town of St Louis, MO. After beginning a family, her practice became a valuable tool in managing stress. As her family grew, her practice grew from twice weekly to daily. As a mother of four she was empowered by the peace, energy and physical strength her yoga practice brought to her life and wanted to share that with her children and her community. She was inspired by Briohny Smyth, Gina Caputo, Beth Shaw, Dharma Mitra as well as countless yogis in her community. After completing her first teacher training she was hooked, and began a quest for more knowledge. Margie is a 500 HR RYT. Her classes bring mindfulness, movement and classic alignment into creative harmony, encouraging playfulness and optional challenges to make yoga fun for all levels. Anica started her yoga journey 10 years ago after the birth of her second child. As a runner, she found that adding yoga and weight training brought balance to her routine. She gravitated towards yoga especially because she found that practicing it gave her an opportunity to focus on mental as well as physical health. After practicing for many years, Anica desired to learn more and share her practice by becoming a teacher. While stationed overseas, Anica had the opportunity to complete her 200 HR CYT by attending trainings in Italy and Germany. She had the opportunity to bring Yoga to a military community in Germany where it was previously unavailable. Anica is excited to become a part of the Concrete Yoga community and looks forward to learning and growing as a teacher here! Meg has been practicing yoga for 16 years and recently decided to share her practice and love of yoga by completing her RYT 200 vinyasa training in 2020. She uses her own experiences with yoga as a means of coping with injury and anxiety to influence her teaching and help her students live their best lives, too. New to Texas, Meg moved to the San Antonio area from Tampa, Florida. She is excited to grow as a teacher with her new Texas yoga family. When she’s not teaching, Meg spends time with her spouse, two children, and their 2 lazy cats, and travels as much as possible! She loves experiencing new cultures and ways of life, and she brings her experiences from traveling to her classes to create a universal, enlightening, and accessible practice for her students. Jennifer began her yoga journey nearly a decadede ago. She has had a passion for yoga that stemmed from her desire for pain reduction years ago. Jennifer is currently a RYT 200 and is working toward her 500 Hour certification through UNBOUND Collective. Jennifer loves to share yoga with everyone and appreciates that the practice can be adapted to any body. Jennifer's focus is based on stability, alignment and safety. Wife, mother, grandmother, yoga teacher, Tai Chi instructor, athlete — Kaye is passionate about health, fitness, and lifelong learning. A 2016 Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis inspired Kaye as a longtime cyclist and runner to go deeper with her yoga practice and focus on nutrition in an effort to combat the disease. On the heels of her KRI-Certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor course at Yoga Yoga Austin in 2018, she completed her 200-hour Hatha Yoga Ayurveda Teacher Training from Loka Studio in Bracken, Texas in March 2019 and her iRest Yoga Nidra Level 1 training in May 2019. An activity director in senior care by day, her Hatha Yoga teaching style ranges from chair yoga to a flowing yoga class depending on the needs of students. She and her husband enjoy cuddling with their four dogs, travel, cycling, hiking, and working together in the family beekeeping business. Angie is the Founder and Owner of Concrete Yoga. She has been a dedicated practitioner for over 14 years. She is a mother of 4 crazy kids and feels that her yoga practice is what has gotten her through motherhood, trauma and life's battles. Angela is a Certified Yoga Therapist through IAYT and is specialized in, Power Yoga, Yoga for Athletes, Pregnancy & Infant Loss through the Institute of Birth, Breath & Death, Addiction & Recovery as well as Trauma Sensitive Yoga. She has taught throughout the United States and Europe and has been working with Military Soldiers and community members who have experienced mental, emotional and physical trauma, as well as children, seniors and professional athletes. Angie's goal is to give people a place to belong and promote enjoyably challenging practices that decrease physical and emotional injury, promoting wellness. Angie's strength lies in the love that she has for her clients. Her desire to connect on a deeper level with each student has created a unique opportunity for many of her private clients to expand their practice in a protected space. Angela is also a Lead in Concrete Yoga's Teacher Training Program, Ana is a Brazilian Yogi, the wife of an Air Force warrior and mother of a precious little girl. At only 12 years old she was introduced to Reiki, which helped her through many difficulties in her life. Ana is Reiki 1 and 2 certified. In 2016, she received her Master Certificate in Hawaii. Ana received her Masters in Logistics however, after working in a closed office for a couple years, she decided to explore the World. In 2014 she went to Indonesia and that was the first place that brought Yoga deeply into her life. She continued her journey in Australia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and Hawaii. In Virginia Ana obtained her 200 hour CYT and then in Oct. 2018 she received her KAY (Kidding Around Yoga) certification to be able to work with children from 3-12 years old. Ana furthered her education and is now a 500 RYT. Her calling is teaching and sharing the benefits of energy healing through yoga and sound healing. Ana believes in sharing the light that has impacted her with everyone she encounters. Sierra was taught breath work and meditation from her mother growing up. With that core foundation and her love for stretching she was drawn to yoga in 2012. She started her yoga journey in Tucson, AZ. In 2017 she decided to leave the nest and travel the east coast. This brought her to Charlotte, NC. While she worked and traveled she continued to practice yoga. In 2018 she was eager to dive deeper into yoga and completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training. New to San Antonio she is excited to share her training and passion for yoga while embracing her next chapter in life. Anaya first discovered the physical practice of yoga asana 12 years ago, but in 2015 while living in a yoga intentional community on the Big Island, she learned that yoga is so much more than the postures we practice on our mats. She learned about and participated in karma yoga - yoga of action, bhakti yoga - yoga of devotion, and jnana yoga - yoga of knowledge. Then, in 2017, she read the book The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk. This is where she learned that trauma is stored in the cells of the body, and the practice of yoga is an incredible modality for releasing that stored trauma. Upon learning this, in 2018, Anaya completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training with an Ashtanga base that emphasizes alignment and spent the next year mentoring under a senior yoga instructor. She then completed her 300 hour yoga teacher training in 2019, with an emphasis on specialized yogic management to address health imbalances of an individual. Shortly after becoming a 500 RYT, Anaya received her trauma informed yoga certification. It has always been her passion to help people through their recovery from emotional trauma and C/PTSD. She is also a certified Recovery Support Specialist. Yoga has been instrumental in her own process of recovery and it feels it has helped her to be a better mother, wife, and overall human being. Anaya is humbled and honored to serve others along their journey, too. Gaining her 200 RYT in BUTI Yoga, Rachel is driven to find fun and creative ways to share wellness. Her classes are always full of energy and focus on empowerment from within. She has been serving the community as a Chiropractor and offers special workshops for alignment support right here at Concrete Yoga. Teaching Yoga + Yoga Teacher Training We would love to grow our staff and add more to our team. Please send an email to with your resume and teaching certificate..... Don't have a certification? email us about our 200 & 300 hour TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMS. Kristy Dougherty, RYT 200 Yoga Instructor. Kristy's yoga journey began in 2000. She started by attending aqua and prenatal yoga classes. It didn't take her long to fall in love with the rhythm of breath and movement. After her first son was born, she continued going to yoga and pilates classes to help relieve back pain and work related stressors. She changed from the inside out. In 2011, she began teaching her friends and family at the local gym and her home studio. In 2017 she joined the Concrete Yoga Crew. Most recently she was certified as a Level 1 Stand Up Paddle Board Instructor. Kristy's style of teaching is heavily influenced by incorporating the strength of pilates with the flow of Hatha and Vinyasa yoga; combining the mind, body and spirit. Her classes are designed to challenge, strengthen, and inspire the student while having a large focus on building unity in the yoga community. Lauren has over 10 years of experience teaching dance and yoga, and has been teaching continuing education and teacher training programs since 2015. She draws on her background in education, theatre, and dance to create and teach programs that are comprehensive, unique, and inclusive. Lauren is a registered experienced yoga teacher (E-RYT 500) and Continuing Education Provider with Yoga Alliance and a Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Morgan began practicing yoga in 2008 as a form of self-care. She received her 200-Hour RYT certification in 2012-2013, and has since then taught at various fitness, wellness, and yoga studios around the greater San Antonio and New Braunfels areas. Morgan is skilled in teaching hatha, vinyasa, power, restorative, gentle, and other forms of yoga. She has experience working with athletes focused in both strength and marathon conditioning. She has assisted practitioners using yoga for weight loss, flexibility, peacefulness, and advancing their practice. She has a method that compliments many body types, skill levels, and interest variations. Her personal practice has ranged from the full ashtanga primary series to, at times, meditation only. She is currently in pursuit of her 500-hr RYT certification through Unbound Collective. In addition to her passion for sharing yoga with others, Morgan works in a professional setting and holds a Bachelors of Arts in English and a Masters of Science in Corporate and Organizational Communication. She is a dedicated member of the greater San Antonio community and is an advocate for non-profits supporting education, children, and wellness. Beyond all else, she is a devoted wife and mother to two children and two fur babies. Deanna's yoga journey began in 2002 after undergoing physical therapy treatment for a herniated disc. After trying yoga to alleviate the pain, Deanna soon fell in love with the practice. Not only was her back pain gone but surgery was no longer necessary. Deanna went through teacher training in 2003 and has been teaching ever since with a growing passion for yoga. Deanna enjoys a power yoga practice and also teaches prenatal yoga and mommy and baby yoga. Deanna has many certifications and is currently furthering her education within the Yoga Alliance. When not on the mat Deanna loves spending time with her husband and two mini yogis in training. Suffering from low back pain for over 12 years, Haley tried everything to alleviate the pain. Later she was diagnosed with a herniated disc. In 2014, Haley began CrossFit to help her lose weight and after losing about 30 pounds, her symptoms did not improve. Her coach encouraged her to try yoga. What began as a way to alleviate pain, quickly developed into a way to relieve stress; her husband’s second deployment, an autism diagnosis for her oldest son & sinus surgery for her youngest son; all while living in Germany, away from family. Yoga changed her life in every way, from healing past trauma to lowering her blood pressure. Haley doesn’t only have a passion for the overall health benefits of yoga, but in teaching and encouraging others to better their own health and wellness. Haley has lost 80 pounds (so far), is a RYT 500 and has been teaching since 2015, a Level 1 CrossFit trainer and holds a BS in Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 203 Rawe Ave Cibolo, Texas 78108

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Visit three community gardens in one day and see how these gardens grow food and community, each a little differently. Take a free workshop or three, create art from the garden, learn about native beekeeping, pick up some vegetable and herb seedlings, lie amongst the plants and listen to the community speak on what makes a community grow. Tea, coffee, iced teas and baked treat also on sale. NOTE: Opening times are different for this Open Garden and will only be open on the Saturday, click find out more for times and program. Visit three community gardens in one day and see how these gardens grow food and community, each a little differently. Thanks to City of Darwin for supporting this event with a Community Grant and Tall Tale Audio for the technical production. Opening Times – Saturday 17 August only 9am – 12noon – The Mulch Pit Community Garden, 21 Cummins St, Nightcliff 9am – 4pm – Jingili Community Garden, Freshwater Rd, Jingili 12noon – 4pm – Lakeside Drive Community Garden, Lakeside Drive, Alawa Workshop and Garden Program details click here

Are you looking for a research project on animal health? Look at the subject animal production. Animal protection projects can be found in the research aim "environmental and resource protection" Research projects by subject |Subject||Ongoing Projects||Finished Projects||All Projects| |Fisheries and Aquaculture||72||340||412| A collaborative project describes a research plan of a researcher network. It includes several projects, work packages or subprojects. Coordination of the research areas and sub-projects is carried out by a research institution or a work package leader. The subjects of agriculture and nutritional sciences in FISA are structured as follows: Crop Production, Plant Breeding, Plant Nutrition, Crop Protection, Agricultural Engineering in Plant Production, Grassland, Arboriculture, Horticulture, Vegetable Gardening, Viticulture, and Specialised crops. Animal breeding, Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Technology Animal Production, Animal health, Animal nutrition, Special animal species, Beekeeping and health, and Farm animal behaviour. Fisheries and Aquaculture Freshwater fisheries, Pond fisheries, Marine fisheries, Raceways systems, Recirculation systems, and Mariculture. Silviculture, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, Forestry Technology, and Forest genetics. Agricultural hydrology, Agricultural Meteorology, Agroecology, Landscape Planning, Soil science, and Organic Farming. Agricultural Policy, Market Analysis, Business administration, Agricultural Sociology, Agroeconomics, and Rural history. Physiology of Nutrition, Home Economics, Nutritional behaviour, and Toxicology. Process engineering, Communication Sciences, Biotechnology, Resource management, Genetic Resources, Renewable Resources, Climate Change, and Computer science. Food Chemistry, Food Processing, and Food microbiology.

The Belfast and District Beekeepers' Association aims to promote good beekeeping practice among its members and to provide a forum for beekeepers to meet and exchange information. We meet on the second Monday of the month from August to April in the Glenburn Methodist hall, South Belfast. We also hold a number of activities during the summer months. We have two apiaries at which we can host a limited number of members' hives. Our members come from: Greater Belfast and surrounding areas Send Jonathan Getty an email Send David Morgan an email

Also known as caramel’s hipster twin sister, Salted Honey is the newest addition to the Cloister Honey family. Dreamy wildflower florals and a pinch of sea salt give this savory honey spread a personality all of its own. She plays well with others – add seamlessly to a spicy Appalachian cider recipe a warm bowl of slow-cooked steel-cut oats grilled peaches drizzle over a crunchy sweet potato casserole Help support Cookies for Kids' Cancer! For every jar purchased, we will donate 25% of wholesale cost directly to this wonderful organization. Cookies for Kids’ Cancer is a national 501(c)3 non-profit, committed to raising funds for research to develop new, improved treatments for pediatric cancer, the leading disease killer of children in the U.S. This organization provides annual research grants to five of the nation's leading pediatric cancer centers to advance the development of less toxic, more effective treatments for children battling cancer. About the Maker We believe that our food is only as good as the ingredients used, which is why we pair our favorite bourbon, Woodford Reserve, with the best natural raw honey in the Carolinas, ours. Enjoy the smooth and sweet taste of honey with a hint of bourbon. Some things get better with age and this is one of them. We found beekeeping in a wildly creative, out-of-the-box, Christmas gift kind of way and Cloister Honey was born. We’re dedicated to preserving the incredible flavor and healthful benefits of natural honey. Why do we care so much? The obvious reason is taste. Nature has done her job so well, we want to preserve the goodness. Our philosophy goes beyond honey. We believe that being connected to nature keeps life grounded and helps us develop a greater ability to find joy in simple pleasures.

The Municipality of Sofades had a highly successful stand at the 23rd International Food and Beverage Exhibition “Detrop Boutique Show Athens 2014” which was held from 14 to 16 March 2014. The Municipality of Sofades was the only Municipality among the 200 participations which had its own stand at the exhibition. The local companies that participated through the Municipality of Sofades stand had the opportunity to present their high quality products, to have constructive meetings with trade visitors and to promote their products to dozens of Greek and foreign buyers and to seal significant with partnerships them. The companies that participated through the Municipality of Sofades booth were: - Agapi Gountara (Karditsa oregano), - Thomas Koithas – Liakopoulou Eftychia OE (production and marketing of alcoholic beverages), - Ioannis Dafos (production and marketing of local products), - Konstantinos Doulias (Beekeeping Greece), - Tsianavas SA (Karditsa Cold Meats). “We are continuing with coordinated outward-focused actions to promote the fine and unique products that we produce in the wider area of Sofades in new markets. With targeted initiatives, we are laying the foundations for their best possible promotion, both in the domestic market and in dynamic markets abroad “, said the Mayor of Sofades, Babis Papadopoulos

The Mayan Bee Sanctuary was born in January 2019 and it is divided in two main components: the Melipona Bee and Mayan Sculptures. The first aims to teach the importance the Melipona Bees have had in the environment, traditions and culture as well as creating awareness. Beekeeping is a very important activity, by means of which we have the privilege of sharing a Mayan tradition to the world. The Sanctuary helps individuals visualize beekeeping within a rational and sustainable context of environmental resources. Our goal is to create mindfulness towards the conservation of this species. The second component encompass the diversity of artistic expressions that constitute a valuable asset to the Mayan culture. Each piece shows us in a very singular way, as the sculptor gives life to something inert in order to preserve the Mayan culture. These sculptures evoke a rather mystical sense and knowledge of the culture as they are displayed throughout the site. The stingless bees, also known as Meliponas or “Xunan Cab” in Maya language, are native of Yucatan and have reproduced in endemic areas where the ancient Maya inhabited, such as the region of what is today southern Mexico, lowland Guatemala, and central Belize. Xunan Cab, “the royal lady” holds a very important place in the religion, cosmogony, commerce, food and medicine for the ancestral and current Mayan people. Such is the importance of the bees that the Maya, developed colorful rituals to define and celebrate their complex relationship and honor Ah Mucen Kab; the deity associated with the care of the bees. There are over 600 different species of stingless bees over the world, 46 different types in Mexico, and 16 different species of Melipona in the Yucatan Peninsula. They are considered to be self-sufficient, which means they can thrive once provided with their basic needs such as shelter, pollen, nectar and water. The main characteristic of the Melipona bee is that it does not have a stinger, but “bites” to defend its colony from everything that represents a threat. They require more care than a traditional hive, as they are highly sensitive to abrupt changes in climate and noise and may only live up to 40 days. Meliponas perform 80% of the pollination of forests in the Yucatan Peninsula. According to tradition, the meliponicultor must be a noble person, without discord that protects the melipona jobones and carry out rituals of gratitude and prayer to the four “Bacabes”, founding gods of the Mayan apiculture and protectors of the melipona bee. Both the production process and the use of honey have ancestral symbolisms that live today in new generations of Maya meliponiculturists. The “jobon”, a hollow trunk in which melipona hives develop their honey, contains in its physical structure symbolisms that allude to the sky, the earth and the Maya underworld. The meliponarios must be cared for with affection and respect for an optimal production of honey. Each jobón, when productive, gives between one or two liters of honey year, and the collection of honey, likewise, is done once or twice a year, in a very meticulous and traditional way, so as not to harm the bees, the honey is extracted with special syringes through one of the holes in the jobon. Its production process is slower compared to that of the European or African bees that produce up to 30 liters of honey in a year. The Melipona bee has been here since pre-Hispanic times, with ancestral and religious curative traits, and considered a food of the sun, creator and regenerator. Although honey production is lower, it is much more beneficial than honey of other bees since their medicinal properties help the immune system as well as being used to cure ailments, wounds, burns and diseases. In the Cosmetic branch it is also much appreciated, because it is used to create products like soaps and lotions. Melipona Becheeii feed mainly on flowers as diverse as the Dzidzilché, the Tajonal, and the Tzalam, all with great aroma, white in color, and blooming at a certain time of the year. This is what gives the Melipona honey its special characteristics: lighter color, liquid with a sweet and sour taste. The pollen of melipona bees has a protein value 50 % greater than that of rest of the bees. According to the Maya, it has the healing power to restore the well-being (hun ol) and harmony of the heart to which the Maya assigned his vigor and strength (kinam). Since ancestral times they had used it as medicine and sacred for rituals and ceremonies. This honey has many properties that stimulates the well-being of immune system and heals a lot of diseases and injuries such as: - Relieves disorders in the digestive system - Problems in the circulatory system - Ideal for the respiratory system (especially if you have a cough or sore throat) - Low immune system - Calming fevers - For stings and snake bites - Eye diseases, especially cataracts - For healing wounds or sores - Stains on the skin Honey is a sweet and viscous fluid produced by honeybees and other insects from the nectar of flowers. Depending on its nectar source, honey can be floral, fruity, smoky, woody, spicy, nutty or earthy. It can smell fresh as grass or pungent like aged cheese. It can look nearly clear as water or dark as molasses. These characteristics vary based on what plants the hive’s bees have been collecting nectar from, geography and weather. Granulation or crystallization of honey is a natural process and does not affect the quality of honey. Some floral varietals have a tendency to granulate more quickly than others and cold temperature also speeds up the rate of crystallization. In warmer climates, honey remains runny much longer. Before tasting, take a sniff of the honey aroma. Taste the honey. Allow it to dissolve on the front of your tongue. As the taste buds respond to the dissolving honey, you may smack your lips to sort out the full range of flavors. The flavors are enhanced when the honey flows to the back and sides of your mouth. Take time to observe the lingering aftertaste. Our quest is to create consciousness and call upon humanity to collaborate in the preservation and repopulation of the Melipona Bee, especially in the Mayan communities. The massive jungle devastation and the industrial agricultural practices have endangered the Melipona Bee. The tradition of beekeeping in modern Mayan communities has progressively been dying out, therefore we work closely with Mayan communities in an effort to bring this tradition back and help as many communities to share love for nature, Mayan culture, agroecology and meliponuculture as we can. All our products come from these Mayan communities, as we seek to show the importance of meliponicultre, accomplish thriving communities of bees and protect traditions linked to our ancestors as regular income is generated for these communities. Currently, melipona honey from the Becheii species is being worked by 38 producers with the support of the U Yits Ka’an School of Organic Agriculture in the municipalities of Maní, Yaxcaba and Mama, in Yucatán and other communites.

I am sure this has been asked and posted several times but i am new so please tolerate it one more time. My question is for sugar water and grease patties can i use pure cane sugar or granulated does it make a difference? I thought they were the same thing? Doesn't the package say Pure Granulated Cane Sugar? If you mean "pure cane sugar" the stuff health food stores sell (un-refined sugar), I wouldn't. Most will tell you not to use anything but pure refined sugar. You can't of course go by that alone though since many people will repeat things they hear and believe them without giving it much thought. I can't say it would hurt them since I have never tried it - and it wouldn't make much sense that it would as long as they can fly at will to cleans themselves. But if it is for stores for the winter it does make sense that the minerals and such in the "un-refined" sugars could cause a lot of trouble for the bees. White, granulated cane sugar. SOME say beet sugar is the way to go - good luck finding it, or HFCS, but my guess is, of those who feed, the staggering majority use white cane sugar. Don't try to get all natural on us - the molasses is not regarded as a good ingredient for bees. I guess what's available has to do with geography a bit. This is sugar beet country up here near central Michigan and beet sugar has more shelf space at the grocery stores. Up here cane sugar is more expensive and generally comes in smaller bags too. They are both sucrose, though. A forum community dedicated to beekeeping, bee owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about breeding, honey production, health, behavior, hives, housing, adopting, care, classifieds, and more!

The Philosophical FarmThis is about developing the whole child... The farm is the core of our education program. Students gain a realistic perspective of farming and labor while tending to the plants and animals that come to rely on them for their very survival. The farm teaches respect and responsibility and fosters the development of a strong work ethic. More importantly, it provides a base for students to learn, in context, what is currently being taught in a very disconnected way in classrooms all over the world. Farm to table It’s all about the food. Students will grow, market, and sell their own products. The best part is, they also get to eat it! Our culinary program is all about farm to table and healthy preparation of delicious, nutrient-rich foods. The farm grows market animals, fish, fruits and vegetables, year round. Students will learn to prepare menus based on seasonal availability of their own foods. Farm tours and experts LoSU students gain immense knowledge working on the farm. Our offerings include animal husbandry, beekeeping, vegetable and fruit production, growing fish, equine science and more. Students also learn basic mechanics, carpentry, and welding skills–things that are all a necessary part of farming. But we extend their experiences off the farm by inviting experts in and taking them on fields trips in the area. Our students are exposed to a number of farming, veterinary, meat processing and other food related careers.

I receive many bee-themed gifts, all of which are delightful. One of my favourites were these model railroad layout beekeepers my older sister gave me. I had a sudden urge to do something with them one night and switched off the TV/internet and put a vinyl on the turntable. I went to the kitchen and made some good old fashioned play dough from flour, salt, a little bit of oil, and water. While the dough was still wet, I coloured it in with a couple different shades of green markers, and stuck in the beekeepers and a bunch of other stuff from around my house. I like how the bees are bigger in proportion to the beekeepers, because they really, truly are. Once you get to know honey bees as I have, you’ll find an extra-special spot for them deep in your psyche. Interest and passion for honey bees likely comes from the primitive vestiges of our heart-brain, where a human knows that making friends with this insect actually ensures survival. The honey bee can provide a human with surplus honey that serves as both food and medication, beeswax for light and fuel, and highly proteinaceous larvae and pollen for eating (which I have tried – not bad!). I fell under their spell many years ago, and make a point of always having a hive or two (or 30) of my own. There is something highly rewarding about good beekeeping, but the feelings are hard to narrow down into a few words. One of the recurring feelings I get is that of acceptance…that the bees are accepting me; I am not an intruder, but an admiring servant. Another feeling is that if you learn how to listen to the bees, you will be able to hear when they are sick, angry, happy, or in need of a new queen. Sounds crazy! I guess it kinda is…especially considering that any of this needs to be experienced first hand, as opposed to being written about. On a sunny day in March of last winter, I went and checked up on them. I have this ritualistic thing that I do when it’s relatively warm out and the bees start flying around…and this time I filmed it. I’m not an advocate for just one kind of bee or animal. I speak loudly when it comes to protecting all species of pollinators, their habitat, and the flowers that bear the fruit and vegetables WE ALL need to live. In short, anything that flowers will have a pollinator to appease. Why else would a plant invest so much energy into forming a flower and making nectar (which is costly for a plant) if it weren’t to attract a pollinator? The plant does this because it needs to have SEX, and considers a honey bee to be its little hairy cupid, seeing how it can’t get up and take another flower out on a date. The act of pollination is to pass along pollen (plant-sperm) from one flower’s stamen (penis) to another flower’s stigma (vagina). The pollen germinates down the flower’s style (uterus) where the ovaries are located. This act of actual fertilization results in an embryo, or a baby, which is the fruit or vegetable that contains the SEED for the next generation. full pollination description here Drawn in by colours (even ultraviolet), odours, and the nectar reward, a bee lands on a flower to feed on the nectar, and the flower uses this opportunity to cover it in pollen. You see, plants are actually USING bees to do their sexy bidding, and have devised countless clever ways to draw in pollinators so that they can dust, coat, and even paste their plant-spunk all over them. Trees do it. Coffee plants do it. Even educated orchids do it. The wild orchid of Israel has, over many eons, evolved the ability to LOOK and SMELL like a female long-horned bee. As a result, this orchid attracts male long-horned bees as its pollinator, and deceives these horny little devils into thinking they’re actually getting lucky. While the bee is distracted in his frantic attempt to get it on, the orchid deposits its pollinia on the bee’s body. The male tires and leaves, but soon tries to hump another “female”, and consequently pollinates the orchid. Think about it. A PLANT evolved to LOOK and SMELL like a bee. Tricksy, ain’t it?!! The video is rather fascinating:

This week ended as it began: with poetry. Poetry sprang up in the middle too. Oh, where would my life be without a poetry sandwich? On Sunday I was still in Swindon with my ‘poetry twin’, Hilary Robinson. in the morning we went to writing workshops. Hilary had a workshop in the hotel with our poetry quiz team member, Zoe Brigley. They were looking at using letter-writing in poems. I walked over to the Richard Jeffries museum for a workshop exploring ‘play’, in the tent with the irrepressible Hilda Sheehan. Hilda is a one-off; she loves surrealism in poetry. On Sunday morning she had us making eye-contact with someone in the group and we had to move around the space without breaking eye contact with that one person. She had us dancing with someone, taking it in turns so you danced for a while then stopped in a pose while your partner danced for a while. It broke an Antarctica of ice. Next we stood in a circle; Hilda placed a random selection of items from the museum—not exhibits—on the floor in the middle. We were asked to choose an object from the collection and, without saying what the object was, we had to move like the object. I chose a hand whisk. The rest of the workshop was taken with the object becoming a persona in our writing. I called my whisk ‘Cynthia’. I wrote lines to describe Cynthia using surreal question prompts from Hilda; lastly I wrote a poem using some of the prompts and mixing it with facts about Cynthia, without ever mentioning that Cynthia was a whisk. That draft is still in my notebook, I haven’t done anything with it since I got home; but I might when I find myself at a loss… After lunch on Sunday we all met in ‘The Tent Palace of the Delicious Air’ for a poetry reading by American poet Nuar Alsadir. Her poetry is challenging: she’s a neuroscientist in her day-job and she introduces the possibility of a fourth dimension in her work. She talks of ‘quantum entanglement’, the connection of everything to everything else in some meaningful way. She is fascinating to listen to; but it was very deep stuff for the end of a full-on weekend. After the reading, a bit of brain-ease, a different, less intense way of listening as Hilda interviewed her about her work. After a tea break there were readings by Elisabeth Bletsoe, whom I hadn’t heard of before but whose poetry was mesmerising. She writes about wild flowers and birds, plays on their Latin names, uses ancient facts about them. I didn’t completely understand all of her poetry but understanding isn’t necessary for poetry: her use of language is hypnotic. I could have listened to her all day. After Elisabeth, another wonderful reading, this time by Julia Copus. The Big Poetry Weekend is a small and intimate festival, but oh my, what huge poets they’d involved. After our evening meal Hilary and I cracked open the Prosecco our team won in the poetry quiz. Zoe and Chaucer didn’t want any, so we did the polite thing and drank their share for them. The evening session, the last of the festival, saw the launch of Domestic Cherry 7. I have a poem in there, alongside Nuar Alsadir, Hilda Sheehan, Julia Webb, Sarah Leavesly; and Olivia Tuck, who is going to be a big name in the future of poetry: remember, you heard it here first. When I was finding out about Domestic Cherry, I discovered their blogspot: Barry and Mabel explaining it all. It has the stamp of Hilda’s surrealism all over it: http://domesticcherry.blogspot.com Anyway, back to Sunday’s launch. Several of the poets in the journal read at the event. I read my ‘Spooning’ poem that’s in the journal, and I read ‘Code’ which isn’t. It’s the first time I’ve read this one to an audience. Hilary read a couple of poems, even though she missed the deadline for inclusion in Domestic Cherry. It was a whacky and wonderful launch: and Hilda wore her best frock. Reading at the launch of Domestic Cherry 7, Sunday October 6th 2019 On Monday morning we packed up, checked out, had breakfast and went back to the Richard Jeffries museum for the feedback meeting and the long goodbye. It was lovely and sad in equal measure to be at the meeting giving input into the evaluation, which in turn will feed into the planning for next year. We will be back, Swindon. You are a ‘must return’. On Tuesday I did the job at the Black Ladd, my daughter Amie’s restaurant, that I’d missed on Monday, so it was Wednesday before I could make a start on addressing the feedback on the ‘minor revisions’ that I received from my Director of Studies while I was away in Swindon. It looked on first glance like an amount of work, but in fact it wasn’t. As much as anything, it involved deleting irrelevances. So I tackled the feedback and then had the onerous task of checking footnotes, checking that publications mentioned in footnotes were referenced in the bibliography, checking that page numbers in the contents page matched the body of the work following the alterations. That all took me to a late lunchtime. I had some business to do with Amie in the afternoon, so I’ll be back at the revisions later today, checking secretarial bits one last time before I send it off to the examiners for, hopefully, a final read. There is a form to complete, obviously, which points the examiners to the changes without expecting them to reread the whole thing. So that’s today sorted. I hope it’s the last goodbye. On Tuesday evening it was the double book launch of Rachel Mann’s debut collection of poetry, A Kingdom of Love (Manchester: Carcanet, 2019) and In the Bleak Midwinter: Advent and Christmas with Christina Rossetti (Canterbury Press, 2019), a collection of Rossetti’s poetry with commentary by Rachel Mann. I met Rachel when we were both enrolled for the MA in Creative Writing at MMU’s Writing School in 2007. Rachel completed her PhD last year, and A Kingdom of Love contains some of the poems she wrote for her PhD. Rachel is an Anglican priest, a Canon of the Church, and a fine poet; the launch was held in Manchester Cathedral. Andrew Rudd, who replaced Rachel as Poet in Residence at the Cathedral a couple of years ago, introduced her to the audience: ‘Rachel Mann is so prolific she turns out about four books in the time it takes me to write one poem’. She read first from In the Bleak Midwinter; first an extract from Rossetti’s ‘Goblin Market’ which I absolutely love, then she read the eponymous poem. Then the organist from her church accompanied one of her choristers in singing the poem as the carol we all know and love: my first carol service this year! Rachel read from her Carcanet collection next, a powerful and committed reading. Lastly she was interviewed by Michael Schmidt, editor of Carcanet Press: two great intellects meeting beneath the vaulted roof of Manchester Cathedral. More poetry on Thursday evening: it was the first in the new series of People’s Poetry Lectures at the Principal in Manchester: Sean Borodale lecturing on Sylvia Plath. Hilary and I met up with Jean Sprackland for a celebratory drink prior to the lecture: Jean was the supervisor of the creative element of my PhD and we raised a glass of Prosecco to celebrate my successful viva result. Carol Ann Duffy, whose brainchild the People’s Poetry Lectures series is, came over to say hello and to congratulate me on the PhD as well. Evenings don’t get better than this. Sean’s lecture was interesting too: a sustained argument on the importance of bees, honey, beekeeping in Plath’s work, which he links to Otto Plath, Sylvia’s father, who was an expert on the honey/bumble bee. We all know the importance of ‘Daddy’ in Plath’s work, but it was interesting to have this new affirmation pointed out. Sean’s own first collection, Bee Journal (London: Random House, 2012), was inspired in some measure by Plath; I bought a copy and he signed it for me. On Saturday I drove to Nantwich for a writing workshop with Mark Pajak, part of the Nantwich Words and Music Festival. I was separated from my poetry twin for the day: Hilary had an appointment she couldn’t get out of. Last time we went, a couple of years ago, I got a parking ticket for overstaying my welcome in the Asda car park. This time I found a car park that welcomed me for ten hours so I was safe. The workshop had us asking the ‘what if…’ question, conjoining two separate ideas in one poem: what if paths could ebb and flow like the sea; what if the timbers of a sunken ship could grow again into trees, that kind of thing. It was interesting. I don’t think I have any poems from it; none that I’m proud of at least; but I have a good prompt to think about, to inspire some poetry in the future. At lunchtime there was an impromptu performance of blues music on the piano while we ate lunch. There was also another poetry quiz. How many poetry quizzes can two women win in one week? Yes, Hilary had completed the quiz online as a guinea pig for Helen Kay, who organised the event; I completed the quiz in my lunch hour in Nantwich yesterday. We both got a winning score of 17.5 points, although scored on different questions: I didn’t know Hilary had done the quiz. It’s uncanny: I think we really are The Poetry Twins. We won a bottle of champagne to share. I think we’ll manage that. In the afternoon there was an open mic session; several talented amateur writers read at the event. I read a couple of poems from my PhD collection, then regretted my choice because I read a couple of ‘downers’ and I wished I’d been more upbeat. Most of my poetry is upbeat after all. So the week began and ended with poetry festivals and there was poetry in the middle, a king sized poetry barmcake. I’m going to leave you with a poem I wrote for the PhD. It takes a line from a Syliva Plath poem, so that seems apposite this week. The line ‘Love set you going like a fat gold watch’ is from ‘Morning Song’, the poem she wrote on the birth of her daughter, Freda. You can find the Plath poem here: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/49008/morning-song-56d22ab4a0cee I took the first line of the poem to write a plea for the celebration of girl babies: in my family, boys were definitely favoured above girls, possibly because there was only one boy in a family of seven siblings. Here’s my poem, inspired by this first line: How To Wind A Fat Gold Watch After Sylvia Plath Open yourself like a rose that welcomes the ladybird. Open yourself like a rose that the ladybird will crawl into then fold your petals around it like a womb. Empty the lap of your life to make a beanbag soft seat for a story. Share with her your own story, the stories of your grandmothers. Share with her those gifts your mother gave you, teach her to pass down those gifts like heirlooms to her daughters’ daughters. Don’t look on her and see the years creeping like slugs but see the pace and plot of her, how her story is just beginning, how it needs a middle, an end. Don’t look on her and see the tadpoles missing from your beck but see her as the clear water of the beck trickling from you, notice her laughing stream, her eddies, her rocks and banks, their wildflowers and willows, their soaring larks. Listen for the skylark’s aria. Notice her. Make sure she notices you noticing her every day.

Gavin Ramsay – Chair Gavin has kept bees from the mid-1990s and since then he has managed to make most of the possible beekeeping mistakes! He chairs SNHBS, helps his local association and presents regularly on bee topics across Scotland and beyond. He used to be the Bee Health and Science Officer for the SBA until May 2020. He has also given up being a plant geneticist, and is starting to find out that running a beekeeping business is not for the easily distracted or the disorganised! John Durkacz – Vice Chair John has been beekeeping 40 years. Searching for good native type bees that are well adapted to their locality has been his main motivation for many years. Latterly he has become more interested in looking at a more sustainable and ethical approach to our beekeeping practices. John is currently vice-president of his local beekeeping association and a SBA member. He spends his spare time looking at nature and photography and can still manage reasonable hill walks. Justine Swinney – Secretary Justine recently settled in the Borders and began beekeeping in 2018: she has been supporting Kate Atchley in breeding black bees in the Cheviots and hopes to get her own bees this year. Justine also enjoys gardening, spinning (the woolly kind) and weaving. Margaret Packer – Membership Secretary Margaret has been keeping bees for about three years. In 2018 she was elected as Chairperson for the Cambuslang Apiary Project (CAP), a peer to peer practical hive skills learning group, where she was secretary the previous two years. Margaret’s related interests are honey-bee conservation and bee breeding. She has a background in biology and has worked in a technical role for the past 13 years or so. She has been known to potter about in allotments with limited success and enjoys an annual jaunt to France in her big blue van conversion. Sandy Scott – Fundraising Sandy joined SNHBS at its inaugural meeting. He has been beekeeping since 2014 and is a member of the SBA and a committee member of the ESBA. He runs the ESBA apiary, with mentoring classes for beginners. Sandy is also a presenter on Beekeeping at the RHET’s schools open days at Kinnordy Estate. Alastair Sharp – Trustee Alastair took up beekeeping in 2018, having spent a lifetime in law in England and wishing to pursue his long-held but unfulfilled interest in bees in the Highlands, where he now spends much of his time. He is involved in the community being, amongst other things, a Trustee of the Tomintoul and Glenlivet Development Trust. He is developing a small apiary in Glenlivet where he hopes to preserve an exclusion zone to maintain the strain. He is also involved with the North East Breeding Group whose apiary is nearby at the Cabrach. Sarah Leahy – Treasurer Sarah started keeping bees in 2013. What started out as a hobby to get her away from work at the computer has become a bit of an obsession. She is on the steering committee for Tarland Bee Group, in Aberdeenshire, where she helps with the beginners’ classes, mentoring and arranging the winter talks. Sarah is quite happy to spend all day beekeeping at her various apiaries across Royal Deeside, but equally is delighted when one of her four lads comes along to help. David began beekeeping in 2000, when he was made redundant and was casting around for possible alternatives to full time employment. He joined the Aberdeen and District Beekeepers’ Association the same year and is currently the Vice chair of the Association. Today he keeps between 5 and 10 colonies, more for the pleasure of working with them than from a desire to make any money from beekeeping. David is one step away from being an Expert Beemaster, with the advanced practical still to go, and he has delivered some of ADBKA’s Introduction to Beekeeping classes for several years. He is also a member of BIBBA, CABK and SBA and joined SNHBS at its launch meeting. [Details to follow]

The Rukshyn Agricultural Servicing Cooperative in the Rukshynska AH, has been operating since the last year, and united beekeepers of the hromada. The cooperative establishment initiative was implemented within the framework of the project “Different Hromadas – Common Solutions for Economic Growth”, funded by the EU within the framework of the Mayors for Economic Growth Initiative, aimed at 10 AHs of the oblast. The total budget of the project amounted to almost EUR 800 thousand, of which 25.5 per cent was financed by hromadas on terms of co-financing. The “honey” agricultural servicing cooperative in Rukshyn was founded by Serhii Palahnyuk, adviser to the head of the Beekeeping Products Association “Bukovyna Beekeeper”. Currently, the organisation brings together several hundred beekeepers, who have joined common problems, since large beekeeping exporters dictate their economic conditions. In addition, the cooperative took on the role of promoting the beekeeping products on both domestic and foreign markets, in order to provide profit for direct producers. The full version is available in Ukrainian – please click HERE Громади:Рукшинська сільська об’єднана територіальна громада Рукшинська територіальна громада Сайт Чернівецької ОДА Share the news: 14 April 2021 Громади Рівненської та Волинської областей об’єдналися заради реалізації масштабного проєкту, профінансованого... 13 April 2021 On April, 21, 2021 from 10:00 till 13:00 there will be held a Zoom training «Ensuring the stability of the Trembita... 12 April 2021 According to the Final and Transition Provisions of the Law of Ukraine On Complete General Secondary Education, year... 12 April 2021 April, 20 – a conference, dedicated to planning small and medium entrepreneurship development at the level of hromadas and regions at the level of hromadas and regions: recommendations and tools” will be held. The event is organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine, supported by the FORBIZ project...

Bee pollen is a unique product of beekeeping, thanks to its useful chemical composition it possesses the most valuable qualities that can cure even the most serious diseases. Bee pollen and has an effective ability to strengthen the body’s immunity. But, using this beekeeping product as a medicine, you should know that it can surely cause significant harm to the human body. Therefore, before starting self-treatment even with such a unique product of nature, it is important to consult a specialist. Bee pollen serves as an excellent source of essential amino acids, which are not synthesized by the human body and must be received with food. It contains a lot of potassium, iron, copper and cobalt. Bee pollen is also rich in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, manganese, chromium, iodine. In some species (for example, in bee pollen collected from yellow acacia) the amount of provitamin A is 20 times larger than in carrots. It contains virtually all vitamins – E, D, C, K, group B, etc., phytohormones. The product also contains flavonoids and phenolic acids, which give the pollen antiatherosclerotic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties. Pollen is also rich in enzymes that regulate metabolic processes in the body. And phytoncides protect against bacteria, fungi and viruses not only plants but also humans. - Bee pollen has a beneficial effect on many systems and organs, has a curative effect; - Activates metabolic processes, reduces the fat content in tissues, so it is recommended during the period of weight loss; - Capable of supporting the heart muscle; - Improves the elasticity of blood vessels, strengthens their walls; - Eliminates cholesterol from the body; - Strengthens immunity; - Reduces nervous tension, helps to overcome neuroses, depression, improves sleep; - Bee pollen for men is a natural stimulant of potency, which can be used until old age; - It is also recommended for the treatment of prostatitis; - Positively affects the liver; - Has anti-cancer properties, slowing down the division of pathogenic cells; - Increases hemoglobin, improves blood composition; - Treats kidney and bladder disease; - Restores hormonal failures, supports the endocrine system; - Helps to restore strength after physical and mental stress; - Useful properties of bee pollen are important for women. They are widely used in cosmetology. Instructions for use: The use of bee pollen as an additive to food can bring preventive and curative benefits. Take it no more than twice a day. Last time – about 3 hours before bedtime. You’d better do it half an hour before eating. A teaspoon of pollen is mixed with a teaspoon of honey. To use correctly, you need to dissolve the mixture under the tongue and do not drink water. Pharmacies sell capsules of gelatin, which contain bee pollen. Take not more than 5 grams of bee pollen a day. Excessive use of this product can cause hypervitaminosis and poisoning. Uses for various diseases: Bee pollen is a product that includes micro- and macronutrients, and vitamins that can treat various diseases. But you need to know how to take bee pollen in specific cases. - Anemia. It is recommended that you take half the teaspoon of bee pollen three times a day for a month. After two weeks, the treatment is repeated; - Diseases of the liver. For a whole month, you should use a teaspoon of pollen mixed with honey, once a day; - Gastritis, colitis, constipation, cholecystitis. A teaspoon of pollen is taken three times a day half an hour before a meal. The course of treatment lasts 3 weeks; - Kidney disease. Bee pollen and honey are mixed in a 1: 1 ratio. Take the mixture three times a day. Continue for a month; - To strengthen the body, increase immunity, prevent dementia. One teaspoon of bee pollen is taken three times a day for a month. After a break in two weeks, the course is repeated; - Hypertension. Pollen and honey are mixed in a ratio of 1: 2. Take one teaspoon of the mixture three times a day for 1.5 months. Bee pollen: contraindications and warnings Despite all the benefits of the composition, bee pollen can cause harm to health if you do not comply with contraindications to use: - Allergic reactions. Bee pollen is contraindicated to people prone to allergies to bee products. Fresh product can cause more serious side effects. If you notice itching, shortness of breath, red eyes, heart palpitations, skin rash, you stop using bee pollen and go to the hospital. In some cases, anaphylactic shock can occur; - Blood coagulability is disrupted. The pollen contains vitamin A, which can impair blood clotting and cause liver damage, destroying the structure of its cells, when used in large quantities - If you take too much bee pollen, you may experience insomnia; - It is important to store the pollen correctly. If the storage standards are not observed, the benefits of bee pollen can be lost. It can cause poisoning. You can not store it for more than a month. - Comply with the norms of use. Bee pollen treats thrombophlebitis, but in excess can cause bleeding; - Diabetics are contraindicated bee pollen. It is allowed only in the early stages, in minimal quantities. In other cases with diabetes, bee pollen refers to contraindications; - The composition of bee pollen is very diverse. It is important to use such an effective remedy correctly. Before using, you need to check the body for contraindications to such methods of treatment. Start using the product at small doses, gradually increasing and adjusting the dose, if there are no allergic reactions; - Before you start treatment with bee pollen for weight loss, you should consult a doctor. Sometimes traditional medicine has very pronounced properties and can bring not only benefits but also harm. Posted by RxMed

Anyone that has been on Gloucester Road must have popped into Cafe Ronak at some point. Fresh cakes, great coffee and a huge menu ranging from a full english to vegan wraps were all on offer as well as plenty of prime people-watching spots and a hidden garden. You may then have noticed they have been undergoing a bit of a refurb of late and soon, the grand opening of The Nectar House will be upon us! Ownership has stayed the same but management has switched up with local Dave Thomas, who has worked on and off in the cafe over the last few years, taking over the helm and is the brains behind the new, bee and pollinator friendly concept. Dave has created a partnership with beekeeping non-profit and community group Bee The Change buying their local honey stocks to use in recipes in the cafe for a taste that just can’t be replicated. As well as providing the yellow stuff, The Nectar House will be using their expertise (along with a local horticulturist) to pack the back garden with all the flowers that attract not only bees but butterflies, hoverflies and a whole host of minibeasts that keep the planet alive. The cafe itself has had a much-needed facelift, the feel is a lot lighter and airer with the walls painted a mix of mossy grey and honey yellow and decorated with plenty of bee-themed art. Seating has been improved with bench seating snaking around the front room and new, smaller tables being used. Everything that could be repurposed has been with old wall decoration now used as skirting boards, old floorboards sanded and brought back to life and the incredible carved bar still the pride of place. Locally sourced ingredients will be on the menu from 9am to 3pm every day with The Nectar House continuing with the fantastic food that Ronak built its reputation on. Offering a smaller menu than before, you will still be able to sit down to some brilliant brunches and lunches with plenty for people that opt for a plant-based diet. Dave has also secured a late license for the cafe and will be introducing pop-ups in the evening (Salt Street being the first) and alcohol can now be served. Wine and local craft beer from Arbor, Moor and Croft Ales will be offered by the can or bottle the fridge. Pop up food will be available from 5pm -9:30pm Monday to Saturday so there will be plenty of opportunities to try some of the incredible roaming kitchens that Bristol is becoming famous for. I’ve heard rumours of some cocktails being offered too so watch this space! With Gloucester Road offering the public so much when it comes to food and drink, I am very pleased that my cappuccino and slice of cake now comes with a free side of environmental awareness, local business support and giving the humble bee the leg up it needs to keep out plants pollinated! The grand opening is to be confirmed but we shouldn’t be waiting too long to have our much-loved cafe back, I’ll see you in the garden! Find The Nectar House on Facebook (still under Ronak until Zuckerberg changes it!) and Instagram to keep up to date with openings, pop-ups and pictures of buzzy bees.

Asked by: Rayhana Sellareshobbies and interests beekeeping Are there any poisonous caterpillars in Michigan? Last Updated: 20th March, 2020 Click to see full answer. Also to know is, does Michigan have poisonous caterpillars? Poisonous Caterpillars Have Been Found In Michigan. Growing up, it was always a thrill to find a fuzzy caterpillar and let it crawl up your hand or on your arm. Now that thrill can be poisonous. It's called a Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar and it has been found in mid-Michigan. One may also ask, are North American caterpillars poisonous? Also known as Megalopyge opercularis or puss moth caterpillars, the insects are the most poisonous caterpillars in North America. The creatures are covered in spines linked to a sac filled with poison. If someone brushes against an asp, the protrusions break off and stick into the skin, releasing venom. Then, are there poisonous caterpillars in Iowa? Poisonous Caterpillars Appear In Iowa. Iowans, think twice before you touch any little, fuzzy caterpillars this fall. The American Dagger Caterpillar is not the bug you want to mess with. They are about two inches long and are covered in bright yellow-green bristles with black bristles near the head and rear. Is the American dagger moth caterpillar poisonous? Caterpillars that are brightly colored, have spines or hairs are probably venomous and should not be touched. Underneath the exterior of the puss caterpillar are small spines that break off; the rear ends of the American dagger moth caterpillars have bristles that embed in skin.

- Most Americans refuse to learn how taxes really work. The Bible, one of the most widely published books in humankind history, a rather large book, has over 800,000 words. The IRC, or the Internal Revenue Service tax code, contains over 4 million words!!! Yeah, taxes are boring & confusing. The simple version is this: You pay way more in taxes than you actually realize. The source of your income is just as important as what you do with it. Want to get ahead? Learn how taxes really work. Take a course, hire a bookkeeper. Work with a tax professional like a CPA or EA. - You don’t know how much you need to have in retirement savings. I wrote about this earlier on www.davisfinancialllc.com and you can check out the article here. Want to make $100,000 year? You’re going to need approximately $2.5 million in retirement assets if you intend that money to sustain you for at least 30 years. Adjusted for inflation or 24 years from now, you will need to have $5 million. Reverse engineer the math and see what it takes to deposit $5 million into an investment account. If the government is limiting your Roth IRA contributions to $5500 or $6500 per year(age 50+) you’re not gonna make it .AsI mentioned above, learn how you can take tax-advantages with your income sources & apply this to your investments. You may find additional opportunities that you never knew existed. And this brings me to my third point. - Americans don’t read. Most of them, anyway. What happened to that passion for reading & education most of us experienced in our youth? Personal financial education is required to improve your investments. Instead of laying in bed watching dancing with the stars or just perusing Facebook to catch up on the latest gossip, why don’t you pick up a book instead? Educate yourself about a topic that you do not understand. Join a local Facebook group about beekeeping, gardening, investing or anything else! Start listening to podcasts while you exercise or garden. That’s what I do and it has made a tremendous difference in my life. - Have you ever hear a word enough times that it loses all meaning & power? I believe diversification has lost all meaning to the American people. When the average American hears the word, “diversification” they immediately think of their Roth IRA or a 401(k) plan; a broad allocation of index funds split between equities and bonds. I do not consider this true diversification. If all of your assets are in the market & it drops in value, or perhaps in bonds & interest rates skyrocket, what is going to happen to your diversified portfolio? Diversification in my mind is a representation of non-correlated assets. The perfect trifecta, in my opinion, lies within equities, real estate, and business opportunities. But aren’t these things risky? What about investing without a proper financial education? Isn’t that risky? You bet. I’ve written at length regarding the risks that are necessary to invest in equities, business or real estate ventures. - Last but not least, you don’t know what you want. When I ask people how they envision their retirement, especially younger individuals, they struggle with that question. Envisioning retirement can be different for a lot of people. I don’t know about you, but I want to enjoy my life today. I want to enjoy my children, my wife, my career and my community. I want to relish every day, as every day is a present. Not to be too corny. Fortunately, there is a fix for all of this – it’s called taking action. I would challenge anybody reading this to stop right now and do the following: - Write down three things that are most important to you. - Write down three things that you would like to change your life. - Look for the overlap between those things and choose one thing to work on today - Set a short three-month goal to take an actionable step to improve your life. Don’t know where to start? Contact us today and we would love to help you get going. This article originally appeared on www.findacpatoday.com and can be found at https://findacpatoday.com/5-reasons-why-you-cant-retire/

BAMACARRY OF BLOUNT COUNTY will meet tomorrow, Jan. 9, at 6:30 p.m., at SwampTails in Oneonta. BLOUNT COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CLUB will have the monthly meeting tomorrow, Jan. 9, at 6:30 p.m., at the Frank Green Building auditorium. BLOUNT-ONEONTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is offering a computer basics class sponsored by OTELCO and hosted by Oneonta Public Library.Classes will meet six Thursdays beginning tomorrow, Jan. 9, from 10 a.m. until noon. The class is free of charge, but limited to 10 participants. Phone 205-274- 2153 to register. Leadership Blount County class will begin Jan. 16, 2020, and meet every third Thursday through June. The class brings together leaders from a wide diversity of backgrounds. Through monthly seminars, participants learn more about our community and come to understand one another and are encouraged to engage for the betterment of the community and its people. ONEONTA PUBLIC LIBRARY Thursday, Jan. 9, 10:30 a.m.: Twisted Stitchers will meet to work on needlecraft projects. Bring your own or come learn to crochet.New members welcome. Monday, Jan. 13, 1 p.m.: Joan Babcock, Sharon Cook, and Mari Brindle will lead a Zendoodling class.Some supplies will be available at the library or bring your own. Email Sharon at firstname.lastname@example.org to sign up. Monday, Jan. 13, 1:30 p.m.: Due to complications in December, we will revisit Minecraft roller coasters this month. English as a Second Language lab is Mondays at 4:30 p.m.; class is Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. ASL for beginners is Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Story Hour is Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Hours are Monday and Thursday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.Visit www.oneontapubliclibrary.org or phone 205-274-7641 for more information on library programs. BROOKSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE will have a fish fry Saturday, Jan. 18, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Your choice of fish, chicken, shrimp, or combination with hushpuppies, fries, slaw, pickle, onion, choice of fresh homemade dessert, and drink for $12 per plate. COVERED BRIDGE PLAYERS present Elvis Has Left the Building (a play by V. Cate and Duke Ernsberger) Friday, Jan. 17, through Sunday, Jan. 26. Show times are Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets ($15) are available by calling 205-274-SHOW or visiting www.coveredbridgeplayers.com. MLK DAY OF SERVICE/UNITY CELEBRATION will be Monday, Jan. 20. Blount County will honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a service project at The Arc of Blount County. Meet at 615 Fairground Avenue, Oneonta (behind Charlie B’s) at 8 a.m. Bring rakes, leaf blowers, gloves, and hedge trimmers. Persons of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. The service project will be followed by a brief Unity Celebration at noon at The Little Brick Church. A luncheon follows the Unity Celebration at Lester Memorial United Methodist Church fellowship hall. E.L. AND PAULINE D. KILGORE LYCEUM presents Dr. Billie Jean Young Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m., at Eris Horton Auditorium at Oneonta City School, where she will present her drama Fannie Lou Hamer – This Little Light. Bob Bentley will sponsor a reception at 5:30 p.m. at The Little Brick Church followed by a poetry reading at 6:30 p.m. Young is an author, poet, speaker, and dramatist. ITALIAN VISTAS TOUR will depart March 18, 2021. The nine-day tour includes Venice, Florence, Sorrento, Rome, Pompeii, Pisa, and Isle of Capri. Price includes airfare, hotels, ground transportation, breakfast and dinner daily, and all entry fees for museums. For more information email email@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.org. WEAVER/WOOD Descendants of Hezekiah C. Weaver or Freeman Newton Wood contact Betty LeMarchand at email@example.com. The family meets the first Saturday in October and would love to meet new relatives. BLOUNTSVILLE LIONS CLUB Brooms and mops are available for purchase at Blountsville Pharmacy. Brooms are $8; mops are $6; child’s broom and mop are $5 each. Phone 205-429-3556 for more information. ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the second Monday of each month, at 6:30 p.m., in the fellowship hall of Mountain Chapel Church, 1871 Rogers Road, Oneonta. For more information, contact Cathryn Baker at 205-612-6648. BLOUNT COUNTY AMERICAN LEGION Blountsville Post #129 meets the second Thursday of each month, at 6:30 p.m., at the Blount American Legion Hall. Oneonta Post #72 meets the second Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at Charlie B’s. Snead Post #818 meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the old Snead Senior Center. Locust Fork Post #2014 does not have a regular meeting schedule. For more information on any post, email Larry Stone at LarryLStone4@gmail.com. PICTURE MAKERS PHOTO CLUB meets the last Thursday of each month, at 6:30 p.m., at the Cleveland Fire Department. Those with an interest in photography at any skill level are invited. Phone 205-559-2203 or 205-274-8608 for more information. A PLACE AT THE TABLE meets every Tuesday night, from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m., at Charlie B’s Restaurant. A light supper will be served at 6:30 p.m., followed by casual conversation about the real-life topic of the week. Visit www.aplaceatthetableoneonta.com to learn more. No charge. HAYDEN LIONS CLUB meets the first and third Mondays of each month, at 6:30 p.m., at Top Hat Barbecue Restaurant on US 31 in Blount Springs. Phone club president Doug Reid at 205-590-1726 for more information. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS The Blount County group meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 7 p.m., and Sundays at 8 a.m. Alanon meets Mondays at noon. Both groups meet in Allgood. For information and directions to the meetings, phone 205-274-7780 or 205-274-0596. ALACARE HOME HEALTH Breakfast Club is for adults experiencing the loss of a loved one and meets the second Thursday of each month, from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m., at 1409 2nd Avenue East (across from Sonic). Phone 205-274-9188 to register or receive more information. ONE-ON-ONE SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING The Blount-Oneonta Chamber of Commerce partners with Jacksonville State University to provide free counseling sessions for new and existing small business owners the second Tuesday of each month at the Chamber office. Phone Ken Grissom, director of the Alabama Small Business Development Center Network at JSU, at 256-282-3380 for an appointment. ALABAMA DIVISION OF THE SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS Forrest’s Cavalry Camp #1899 meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Blountsville Historical Park. For more information phone 256-706-6572, 256-612-4038, or Norman Alexander at 205-482- 4666. RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP R.O.S.S. holds free, open to all, recovery support group meetings every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Cleveland First Baptist Church. Help is available for those battling addiction, those in recovery needing support, and families struggling with addiction. Phone Susan Sweatman at 205-837-5436 with questions. BLOUNT COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD provides mutual aid for area emergencies. Those interested in joining our team contact captain Steven Tuck at 256-506-7622 or co-captain Jeff Baril at 205-237-1205. Meetings are held the third Thursday of the month, at 7 p.m., at the squad building, 500 Fieldstone Road, Oneonta (behind the Blount County Sheriff’s Department). NORTH BROAD STREET CHURCH VETERANS MEETING will be the third Saturday of every month, at 8:30 a.m., in the fellowship hall behind the church located at 308 North Broad Street, Albertville. All active, reserve, and retired military are invited to discuss topics related to military personnel with chaplain Dr. Gary G. Payne, Lt. Col. (Ret.). BLOUNT COUNTY BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION meets the fourth Thursday (January through October), from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m., at the Blount County Resource Center, 62561 U.S. Highway 231, Cleveland. Those interested in honey bees or beekeeping are invited. Emphasis for 2020 will be raising your own queen honey bees. We regularly purchase bees and supplies as a group. Door prizes are given at each meeting. You must be present to win. For more information contact Lonnie Funderburg at firstname.lastname@example.org or Harold Deason at email@example.com. LUGGAGE OF LOVE Gently used luggage is needed for foster children to pack their clothes when they must move from their homes or to a new home. Luggage may be dropped off at Cleveland First Baptist Church. It will be given to Blount County DHR. Phone Susan at 205-837-5436 for information. UTILITY ASSISTANCE Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama offers assistance with utility payments for those who qualify. Phone 855-287- 1730 or visit caaneal.org to schedule an appointment. Questions? Phone 205-413-4717. FRIENDS OF THE LOCUST FORK RIVER is looking for volunteers. If you can spare four hours a month, we have interesting and rewarding activities. Email firstname.lastname@example.org to join our team. Register for hikes and cleanups, learn more about FLFR, donate, and much more at flfr.org. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. ONEONTA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION meets monthly on the third Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the St. Vincent’s Blount board room. Booth registration is underway for the 19th Annual June Fling scheduled for Saurday, June 13. Visit www.oneontabusinessassociation.com, www.facebook.com/oneontabusinessassociation, or phone 205-446-0462 for more information about OBA and its events. ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS The Blount County office is now open Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. BLOUNTSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Library hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Phone 205- 429-3156 or visit www.blountsvillepubliclibrary.info for more information. BLOUNTSVILLE HISTORICAL PARK The park is available for weddings, reunions, and meetings. The park is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Phone 205-429-2468 for reservations. THE CRISIS CENTER serves individuals who have experienced sexual assault and offers medical exams, counseling, and advocacy. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., with additional hours provided as needed. Individuals who have experienced sexual assault may reach the Crisis Center at any time via the Rape Response hotline at 205- 323-7273, or during business hours at 202 2nd Avenue West, Oneonta. NEWS BRIEFS Phone 205-625-3231.