As we emerge from a winter season of strategic planning, restructuring and looking forward to this year's projects, we're hosting a 2015 Program Fundraiser and Thank You dinner on Monday, May 11th, and you're invited!
Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie | 163 Keefer St.
Since 2012, Projects in Place has been keeping apiaries in an effort to strengthen bee populations, advance urban food security, and in turn foster a sense of connection between agriculture, food production and our daily lives. We also jar and sell a modest amount of honey to help with our fundraising.
On a hot Wednesday afternoon in July, we checked up on two of our hives. Beekeeper Garrett and his partner Emily have been keeping a watchful eye over the health and productivity of the hives which they check on weekly during the summer and less frequently in the winter months.
Here's a tiny glimpse into the wonderful world of bees.
Our two backyard hives have been loving the shade during July's hot weather. The residents of the home have also been watering the grass at the foot of the hives at night to provide additional relief and hydration. Morning sun is needed, however, to regulate the bees' waking cycle.
Interested in getting involved with beekeeping through PIPS? Contact us if you're interested in letting us keep bees in your backyard or if you'd like to volunteer. Send us an email at info@projectsinplace.org or sign up to stay informed of future projects here.
We would like to extend a huge thank you to Ron and everyone at Architek Sustainable Building Products for their generous $500 donation and support.