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  • Wednesday, January 19, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – The Buzz on Beekeeping

    Learn the art, science, and craft of beekeeping from Beekeepers’ Warehouse owner Nancy Bentley Mangion, in this one session class, The Buzz on Beekeeping,  to be held at The Arnold Arboretum on Wednesday, January 19, from 6:30 – 9 pm. She will discuss equipment, site requirements, environmental benefits, and a bit of the history of beekeeping. She will also touch upon beeswax crafts, the medicinal uses of honey and beeswax, and have honey for tasting and purchase. There’s much to learn and gain through a closer connection to these vital pollinators. (Note: for an in-depth series in your area, consult the Massachusetts Beekeepers Association for a list of Bee School programs.)  Fee $45, and you may register online at www.arboretum.harvard.edu, or by phone at 617-384-5277.

  • Thursday, March 4, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Beekeeping Basics, with Honey Tasting

    Learn how to start raising bees in your own backyard with Nancy Bentley Mangion. Nancy, who is a well known bee consultant and owner of the Beekeepers’ Warehouse in Woburn, has trained hundreds of New Englanders about how to keep bees.  Nancy will bring an active bee hive for demonstration (!) and offer tastings of more than 30 different honeys from around the world. She will also demonstrate how to make beeswax candles.  The program, taking place Thursday, March 4, beginning at 7:00 pm at the Medford Public Library, 111 High Street in Medford, is sponsored by the Medford Garden Club, and is free and open to the public.  For more information, email sbcummer@msn.com.