Bee-Whispering Workshops start June 7 at Sands Point Preserve

Bee-whispering returns to Sands Point Preserve, beginning Sunday, June 7 for the first of three workshops. Participants can attend one, two or all three events.

Bee-whispering explores the biology and lifecycle of this species through interactive presentations and hands-on experience at the hives. Each session covers a range of topics, including the biology and anatomy of the three types of honeybees that comprise a colony, structure of the beehive and well-defined roles of the colony members that enable the hive to survive through four seasons.

Participants will learn how the main hive resources – pollen, propolis and honey – are collected, managed and utilized by the colony. The workshops also look at the honeybees’ beneficial impact on the environment and the effect of the changing environment on honeybee populations locally and around the word.

Be sure to dress appropriately. Long pants, long sleeves, gloves, hats, closed shoes and socks are all recommended. Do not wear cologne or perfume, and long hair should be tied up and away from the face. Those allergic to bees should plan to observe from a safe distance. The Preserve takes every precaution possible to ensure a safe and enriching experience, and thanks participants in advance for their cooperation.
This year’s program includes:

Sunday, June 7, “Introduction to Honeybee Biology and Beekeeping,” from 11 a.m- 1 p.m.
Sunday, July 12, Beekeeping Techniques and Maintaining the Hive,” from 11 a.m- 1 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 16, “Honey Harvest,” from 11 a.m- 1 p.m.

Admission is $15 per car, or $5 with an Annual Pass, and includes parking.

Pre-registration is required. Email your name, preferred date(s), and the number of adults and children, with their ages, to [email protected].

Friends of the Sands Point Preserve is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the mission to protect and preserve the 216-acre waterfront grounds and historic mansions and to provide a range of cultural arts events and educational programs for families and schools in the Phil Dejana Learning Center and Outdoor Classroom.
For information about the Sands Point Preserve and to purchase a 2015 Annual Pass see www.TheSandsPointPreserve.com, call 516-571-7901or visit the Gate House at 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, NY, 11050, open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.