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38th Annual Bee Weekend
. Please Note --> This is a Past Event!! .
Date:
4/12/2013
Time:
8:30 AM TO 6:00 PM
29548 B Airport Road
Eugene, OR
Phone:
(541) 689-0913 ext. 181
Event Description:
Eugene’s Population Swarming this April! BEE amazed at GloryBee’s 38th Annual Bee Weekend! During the two-day event, nearly 600 “packages” of bees (5,000 to 7,000 bees in each package) will be available for pick up by local beekeepers. There will be live on-site demonstrations, honey sampling and family-themed activities for all. Bee Weekend is a great way to learn about starting a hive, sampling local foods and spending time learning about sustainable practices with updates on Colony Collapse Disorder. WHO: Everyone! Veteran and beginning beekeepers, as well as anyone interested in Natural or Urban beekeeping practices. WHAT: A FREE two-day community-centered educational event centered on beekeeping practices, demonstrations, activities such as honey tasting, children’s contests and crafts, and the opportunity to see 500,000 bees up close. Friday: LIVE Hive Demonstrations at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m., 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Saturday: LIVE Hive Demonstrations held at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. WHY: The 2013 American Honey Queen and Oregon’s own Bee Girl, along with Alan Turanski, GBF Vice President and beekeeper, will be available for press interviews. Springfield Creamery, Cousin Jack’s Pasty Company, Café 2 U and many other local vendors and organizations will be onsite.
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