Date: Sat May 30, 10:00 AM EST - 12:00 PM EST
Category:
- STEM,
- Outdoor,
- Life Skills,
- Creative Arts,
- Healthy Living
Level:
- Juniors,
- Daisies,
- Seniors,
- Volunteers,
- Cadettes,
- Ambassadors,
- Brownies
Have you ever wondered what it is like to put on a beekeeper suit and
learn how to take care of an active beehive? Come on out and join us
at the hives at Detroit Abloom in Detroit, MI with Bees in the D to
learn about bee conservation!
Join Brian Peterson from
Bees in the D as he shares his passion about the education and
conservation of the all- important pollinator, the honey bee. He will
share his journey into the world of beekeeping, explaining common
misconceptions, and the fascinating life of the honey bee. Workshop
participants will learn the basics of beekeeping and tools needed, and
will have the opportunity to visit active hives! Join us to find out
what all the buzz is about with beekeeping!
Included in Girl and Tagalong cost:
* 2 hours of hands on learning with a real, active
beehive
* Full experience wearing a real beekeeper suit
*
GSSEM Beekeeper Patch
Included in Adult cost:
* 2 hours of hands on learning with a real, active
beehive
* Full experience wearing a real beekeeper suit
*
GSSEM Beekeeper Patch
Costs:
$35.00 per girl
$35.00 per tagalong (Register as a girl
non-member)
$35.00 per adult
PLEASE note
that this is NOT a drop-off event and proper Girl Scout to Adult
safety ratios MUST be met in order to participate in the event.
Registration deadline: May 21 (or sooner if event
reaches capacity)
For program questions, please email
Paige Wigren at pwigren@gssem.org.
For registration questions, please email helpdesk@gssem.org.
