Youth Beekeeping Program

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NPCD is offering a FREE Youth Beekeeping Program for middle school students in the Northern Panhandle, thanks to The Bee Cause Project's Bee Grant this summer! This hands-on program will introduce youth to the fascinating world of honey bees. 🐝

Program Highlights:

  • When: Sunday April 13th, Sunday May 18th, Sunday June 15th, Sunday July 20th, Sunday August 17th

  • What: 5 sessions covering:

    • Pollinator education

    • Bee lifecycle & hive management

    • Beginner beekeeping and more!

Local beekeepers Eric Blend of The Blended Homestead and NPCD District Administrator Victoria White, along with mentors from the Tri-State Beekeepers Association, will lead the sessions. All tools, suits, materials, and snacks are provided at NO COST, with a comprehensive safety plan in place.