National Honey Bee Day

This Saturday, August 18, is National Honey Bee Day! The primary goals of National Honey Bee Day are: to promote and advance beekeeping, educate the public about honey bees and beekeeping and make the public aware of the environmental concerns that impact honey bees.

The honey bee industry needs your help and support, and not just on National Honey Bee Day. The care of the environment in which the bees reside takes a year-round commitment. Check out the link below to learn about how becoming a good steward of the environment will help these important pollinators.

National Honey Bee Day website: http://www.nationalhoneybeeday.com/

We've listed some NC events that are sure to "bee" a hit with your family! Check back for updates.

The Buzz on Bees
Saturday, August 18, 11am to 12pm

Family programs encourage families to enjoy a park experience together. Great for families and children who want to explore one of our buzziest pollinators!
Celebrate our #1 pollinator by learning about the busy bees of Yates Mill. Explore how bees are beneficial to gardens, their roles in the hive and how bees make honey. Taste honey from different parts of the country and meet a beekeeper! For all ages. Pre-registration is required.

Admission: $5/Family or $3/Person

Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: (919) 856-6675
For more information about Yates Mill County Park, visit: http://www.wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill/


The Buzz on Bees
Saturday, August 18, 11am to 3pm

Did you know more than one-third of the world’s food supply, including fruits and vegetables, depends on honey bees for pollination? Even your home garden and flowers wouldn’t survive without them! Come join the staff at Chimney Rock State Park to observe enclosed live bee hives, chat with local beekeeping experts, learn about the basics of beekeeping and honey production and bring home local honey and beeswax products. Kids can enjoy “busy bee” crafts and activities, and a costume prize is awarded to the “best dressed” bee. Learn more about how our survival depends on honey bees, why they are disappearing and what you can do to help!

Admission: No additional cost with paid Park admission.

Chimney Rock State Park
Highway 64/74A
Chimney Rock, NC 28720
Phone: (828) 625-9611

For more information about this event, visit: http://www.chimneyrockpark.com/events


Bee City Celebration at Asheville City Market
Saturday, August 18, 8am to 1pm

Asheville celebrates Bee City USA on National Honeybee Day at Asheville City Market on Charlotte Street. There will be costume making, honey tasting, a scavenger hunt, and a pollinator parade.

Asheville City Market
161 S. Charlotte St.
Asheville, NC, 28801
Additional Info: Phyllis Stiles (828) 545-4282

For more information about Asheville City Market, visit: http://www.asapconnections.org/citymarket.html