Beekeeping is a new project for Larimer County 4-H. And our queen bee, leader Jenelle Kemper, was featured in an article titled Bee Business in the May issue of NOCO Style magazine.
Here’s a link to view the magazine online. Flip to page 20 for the article. https://online.fliphtml5.com/upfmk/cfzz/#p=1
Beekeeping is a new project available this year and it has 4-H members buzzing with activity. Members who are starting their own hives this year are busy as bees in preparation. Here we see one member building a hive that’s fit for a queen.
All 4-H members are invited to attend a special presentation on “The History of Beekeeping.” Special guest Lorna McCallister from The Butterfly Pavilion will provide an educational insight into beekeeping. We encourage all 4-H members to attend this learning opportunity on April 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the McKee Building at The Ranch. Registration is required—click here to register.
Colorado 4-H is also hosting a Beekeeping Essay Contest. This contest is open to all 4-H members no need to be in the beekeeping project. The winning essay will receive $100 and will be sent on to the National 4-H Contest for the chance to compete for the $750 winning prize money! Essays are due by April 29. Contest rules and details are available here.
Are you interested in the 4-H Beekeeping Project? Come to the Beekeeping project workshop on Tuesday, December 14 at 6:00 p.m. at the McKee Building at The Ranch.
Join us for an introduction to this new project to Larimer County 4-H. All are welcome, whether or not you have enrolled in 4-H for the year. You can come to learn more to decide whether you want to sign up for this project.
At this event, you will learn about the Beekeeping Project, expectations for members and parents, resources needed to start the project and in the future, opportunities available to members in this project, and more!
Ever wonder where honey comes from? What do bees do all day long? The 4-H Beekeeping Project helps youth learn about bees and how to be a beekeeper. Beekeeping offers hands-on educational experiences, from learning about bees and nectar to learning to raise bees and produce honey.
