Beekeeping Presentations
Schools and Libraries
Beekeeping presentations are a fun and exciting way to introduce children to the world of beekeeping. Our presentations can be customized to fit into many different lesson plans or areas of interest. Past presentations have been geared toward a diverse range of topics, such as a third grade entomology unit, a second grade plant growth unit, a sixth grade pollination unit and a literature unit for high school students studying Sue Monk Kidd's The Secret Life of Bees.
All presentations cover the different types of honeybees, the life cycle of the honeybee, a description of a typical year in the apiary, pollination and a description of the honey harvest. Students are introduced to the parts of a Langstroth beehive, various beekeeping tools and protective clothing. A child-sized bee suit is also available. Samples of honey - the best-loved part of the presentation - and beeswax are always provided.
In warm weather, a two-frame observation hive is also available. This hive contains eggs, workers, drones and a queen, as well as stored honey, pollen and propolis. In past presentations, students have observed the queen laying eggs and new bees emerging from their cells. The observation hive is made of wood and plexiglas and is sealed at the apiary.
Children are encouraged to ask questions and are allowed to touch all of the equipment except for the observation hive.
All presentations are designed in consultation with the classroom teacher and given by a beekeeper who also holds Professional Educator Certification in the state of Connecticut and has taught at all levels from kindergarten to the university.
All presentations must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Contact us if you would like to discuss or schedule a presentation. References are available upon request.
Past School and Library Presentations:
| Edgerton Elem. School New London, CT |
Sayles Elementary School Sprague, CT |
Cold Spring School New Haven, CT |
| Lucy Robbins Welles Library Newington, CT |
Edith Wheeler Mem. Library Monroe, CT |
Henry Carter Hull Library Clinton, CT |
| Stonington Free Library Stonington, CT |
Mystic/Noank Library Mystic, CT |
Portland Library Portland, CT |
| Brainerd Memorial Library Haddam, CT |
Otis Library Norwich, CT |
Somers Public Library Somers, CT |
| Hamden Library Hamden, CT |
Atwater Memorial Library North Branford, CT |
North Haven Memorial Library North Haven, CT |
| Blackstone Library Branford, CT |
Cornwall Free Library Cornwall, CT |
Enfield Public Library Enfield, CT |
| New Fairfield Library New Fairfield, CT |
Danbury Library Danbury, CT |
Booth and Dimock Mem. Library Coventry, CT |
| Greenwich Library Greenwich, CT |
Simsbury Public Library Simsbury, CT |
Hall Memorial Library Ellington, CT |
| Waterford Public Library Waterford, CT |
Integrated Day Charter School Norwich, CT |
Other Presentations
Presentations are also available for scouting groups, gardening clubs, farmers' markets or virtually any organization. As with school presentations, we will work with you to design an exciting presentation that fits your needs. A partial list of presentations is shown below. Contact us for more information.
Past Presentations:
| Naugatuck Garden Club Naugatuck, CT |
Milford Downtown Farmers' Market Milford, CT |
Coventry
Regional Farmers' Market Milford, CT |