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melanie
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bee program for children

Post by melanie »

May 23rd, 11:13 am.
Greetings,
I was e-mailing to see if anyone on the forum board has experience with facilitating a bee program for kids. We have a program about bees and pollinators scheduled for June 24 from 3:30 - 4:30 at the Kathleen Clay Library (1420 Price Park Dr.). Please contact me at melanie.buckingham@greensboro-nc.gov
Thanks.
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Post by Wally »

If anyone is willing to put on the program for Melanie, I will be glad to help you prepare for it and you can use any equip. I have that is needed, including the box of honey straws.
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If no one reply's via this forum I will secure a speaker outside of the forum.
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Post by Jacobs »

I can't say that I have experience, but I'm willing to give it a go.
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If you contact Melanie and take the lead and I'll help get it together . I'll also go and assist, if you want.
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Post by Jacobs »

I'll e-mail her tomorrow and get things going and will definitely take all of the help I can get.
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Post by ski »

You can borrow my bee posters if you would like to use them.
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Post by Jacobs »

Thanks Ski. I probably will want them. I have e-mailed to offer to speak and have asked for more information about what is wanted and the age of the children. As soon as I know more, I will start preparations.
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Post by ski »

An hour goes by very quickly. This is what I used for sixth graders and we went over by 15-20 minutes. The 6th graders had lots of questions. But it was fun.

http://www.guilfordbeekeepers.org/forum ... .php?t=522
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Post by Wally »

Any new info on this?
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Post by Jacobs »

The presentation was a blast and the time flew by. About 40 people, lots of very smart young boys and girls with lots of questions. Wally and Ken, I can return your items, but I would like to have the posters and the observation hive to use on Wednesday July 23rd and Friday July 25th, if possible. I have been asked to do a bee presentation at the Boys & Girls Club and back at the library on those dates.

(I also got a new library card while I was at it!)
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Post by Wally »

Uh-oh...Dem thar kids done got him hooked. :D

Glad it went well. Keep the ob hive until I call for it, or when you finish.
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Post by ski »

Glad the presentation went well. I do not see a need for the posters right now so yes, hang on to them.
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