Jim Bobb to Present the Secret Life of Bees!

Honey-Bees-Nest

The Amazing Honey Bee

Join us for an edifying and entertaining program on honey bees. Jim Bobb will reveal the life of the Italian honey bee.

First, we will look at the female bees and discuss why the women in this society do all the work. Then, we will look at the male drones and discover if they help in any of the hive work.

Finally, we will see how the queen manages to keep 60,000 workers laboring successfully. Why do bees swarm? Can the queen decide whether she will raise a son or a daughter? Ever wonder if all honey bees sting and how they do it? How do bees communicate? What colors do honey bees see? Why are flowers pretty?

A very politically correct insect, the honey bee harms no plant or animal in the production of honey. Many garden plants rely on these amazing creatures for the pollination and development of quality seeds and fruits. Why is the honey bee often the insect of choice for amateur and commercial gardeners?

Bee sure to bring your questions.