[Pollinator] Honey Fest w/education_Philly Beekeepers: Sept. 9 & 10

[Robin Eisman]

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September 9 & 10, 2011 Philadelphia Honey Festival

A Sweet Offering from Philadelphia Natural Science Organizations 
Friday, September 9
 Events at the
Wagner Free Institute of Science 
1700 West Montgomery Avenue
215-763-6529  
wagnerfreeinstitute.org  for more info & directions 
10 AM to 12 PM   "Pollinator Power" A lesson for kids 6-12, about the value of pollinators, like honey bees.  Activities include a scavenger hunt, beeswax candle making, honey extraction and tasting, plus a peek inside a working beehive. 
 
3 PM to 5PM   "So, You Think You Want to be a Beekeeper?" Members of the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild will describe the basics, so you can decide.  Open-hive demo to follow.

 5 PM to 6 PM   Honey Happy HourSample honey from local beekeepers, honey-based beers
"Bitto Honey", donated by 
Prism Brewing Company 
and “Nectar” donated by
Earth Bread + Brewery

      Traditional Honey Mead & Blueberry Melomel donated by
Stonekeep Meadery
 $5 suggested donation. 

 Reservations for programs at the Wagner are encouraged! email: 
reservations at wagnerfreeinstitute.org Saturday, September 10
2 GREAT LOCATIONS for your convenience!

Events at
Bartram’s Garden 

54th Street & Lindbergh Boulevard
215-729-5281    
bartramsgarden.org  for more info & directions
10 AM to 4 PM

Children’s activitiesinclude a repeat performance of last year's 
Pollinator’s Dance
and the incredibly cute 
Bee-A-Bee Costume Pageant!
 
“Celebrate the Bee”with science discovery stations and a native bee field guide for older students

Musical performances at 
11:30 and 1:30
“Plants for Pollinators” Talk & Tour with gardener, Mandy Katz

Honey-inspired ice creams offered by 
Little Baby's Ice Cream
A Honey Tasting/Pairing in collaboration with 
Fair Food Philly
Plant & Book sales

Open-hive Demos & Honey Extraction Saturday, September 10
2 GREAT LOCATIONS for your convenience!

Events at the
Wyck Historic House & Garden
6026 Germantown Avenue
215-848-1690     
wyck.org  for more info & directions
Wyck's gardens and farm will be buzzing with
                          activity from 
NOON to 4 pm
Children's Activities
Honey Extractions and Tasting
Open-hive Demo
Honey and Beekeeping Supply Vendors

Capogiro Gelato
made with Wyck honey
Speakers include:

Grace Chapman, Temple University Ambler Campus“Native Plants for Pollinators"
Fred Schaefer, University of the Sciences
“Mapping Philadelphia’s Hives & Honey Content"”  
Lorraine Busch, 4-H Educator
“Let’s Learn About the Honey Bee”a lesson for children  
Contact the individual venues for more specific schedules.  Events listed may be subject to change.
 
All festival events are free!   
The Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild works to encourage and promote urban beekeeping through fellowship and education, and to raise awareness of the importance of bees to our environment.                                                               www.phillybeekeepers.org   
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