We started reading about the problems of the Honey Bee population decline in 2006. In 2008 we decided to become beekeepers and do what we can to keep the honeybees populating while the scientists try to find a cure for colony collapse.
Last summer we needed to start getting our behives ready. We had to build our own frames by hand.Ever the artist, Kirsten signed and dated hers for posterity ;)
Kirsten is our official bee greeter. She is the one in the family to be sure everyone coming to our house is welcome. She goes the extra mile to make them feel at home. It appears thebees are no exception!
Can you believe that I drove 2000 bees home in my car! I was terrified, but they didn't seem to be bothered.
Kirsten counts all 2000 bees!
Ben teaches Britten how to wear a beekeeper's hat! He is patient with the repeated questions: Ahhhh, are these KILLER BEES and if they aren't KILLER BEES will they sting me and if they won't sting me....why don't they!
Britten confronted her fear of bees and is now the Master Jedi Bee Keeper for the Jedi Counsel!
We have had a ball with this project!
