© Ellen Harasimowicz
Researching THE HIVE DETECTIVES was a project that relied heavily on the kindness of beekeepers in central Massachusetts, where I live. Members of the Worcester County Beekeepers Association welcomed me to years of meetings and events, exposing me to the endless passion of beekeepers and, of course, the endless allure of honey bees. Mary Duane, WCBA president, even let me suit up and explore her hives with my own gloved hands. (That’s us together in the photo above. I’m the one taking notes, she’s the one working the bees!)
If you’ve read the book, you know Mary became an important part of the story I told … which is why it will be super fun to reunite with her on Sunday to talk about bees at MassAudubon. We’ll be speaking at the Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary at 2pm, and there will be a book sale and signing following the presentation.
I hope you can join us …
Honeybees: Our Professional Pollinators
Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
414 Massasoit Road
Worcester, MA
Sunday, September 19
2pm
Adult Fees: $6 Members, $8 Nonmembers
Children’s Fees: $3 Members, $4 Nonmembers
You can find more information at the MassAudubon website.