The Massachusetts Horticultural Society will sponsor a talk on the basics of beekeeping, the impact that honeybees have on our world, and the impact our world has on bees, in the Parkman Room of the Elm Bank Education Building, Washington Street, Wellesley, on Thursday, January 15 beginning at 7 pm.. Tony Lulek will cover everything from a general introduction of bees, the internal workings of the hive, bee biology, hive products, to the struggles of managing bees today caused by environmental factors.
Come learn about colony collapse disorder and how it affects us as individuals. Tony will talk in depth about the environment and the current state of agriculture, and how we can protect our pollinators. Discover the choices we can make to create a safer, cleaner environment for future generations.
Tony Lulek has been beekeeping for 10 years and currently has 15 hives. What started as a small hobby has become a large part of his life. His honey business has expanded to include hand-made soaps, lip balms, hand creams, lotions, candy and candles. Beekeeping has given him a deeper understanding of the environment around him. Living in Holliston, Mass, Tony is the President of the Norfolk County Beekeepers Association and the Director of the NCBA Bee School, as well as a past co-president of the Holliston Garden Club. He is also the Chairperson of the Holliston Agricultural Commission, a board member of the Massachusetts Beekeepers Association and a member of the Mass DAR Apiary Advisory Board.
Learn more about Tony’s farm where he raises honeybees, chickens and organic vegetables at www.littlebeehivefarm.com. Lecture Fee: Mass Hort Members $10, Non-Members $15. Register at www.masshort.org.
