Saturday, August 20th: Whitefield (Lincoln County) – Honey Bees and field day at Charlene Donahue’s home.

Coordinator: Charlene Donahue.

If you have ever wondered about what goes on inside a honey bee colony, now is your chance to get up close and see for yourself the amazing life of bees. Beekeeper Brian Mason will open a bee hive, show MES folks what is happening inside and answer questions. There are also unoccupied hives for those who have never seen the “guts” of a hive and all the tools beekeepers use. This will take place from 10:30- 12:00.  If you have a head net, be sure to bring it – one for mosquitoes will work – and a long-sleeved shirt. You can also stand back a way and still hear without getting in the bee flight zone.

 After lunch (bring your own) you are welcome to explore Charlene and Brian’s property. One side of the road has a recently cleared area, wet area and woods, the other side has gardens, woods and trails down to the Sheepscot River.

DO PLEASE contact Charlene Donahue if you're planning to attend: call 485-0960 or by e-mail at donahuecp15@gmail.com. Charlene can give you her address and directions per request and RSVP.

Charlene holding a hive frame!