BEEing Aware: Learning about and Nurturing Local Honey Bees & Pollinators for more Sustainable Agriculture.

Commodities

• Animals: bees

Practices

• Education and Training: demonstration, youth education
• Natural Resources/Environment: habitat enhancement, wildlife

We will underscore the vital role of local honey bees and native
pollinators in the global food system. By utilizing locally
captured honey bee swarms in our curriculum, we aim to promote
the value of native pollinators, renowned for their superior
adaptation and survival, and teach how local hone bee health is
tied to more efficient pollination and enhanced crop production.
Our programs will showcase sustainable beekeeping practices that
require minimal human intervention and reduce dependence on
chemical treatments. By doing so, we intend to cultivate a new
generation of eco-conscious agricultural stewards, contributing
to a sustainable and resilient future.

Conduct Summer Camp: Immerse 20 students in a week-long summer
camp, exploring local pollinator species' roles in ecosystems and
crop pollination.

School Group Presentations: Deliver BEEing Aware to 20 school
groups in 2024, educating 200-400 students on pollinator
characteristics and sustainable bee production practices.

Outreach Event: Host Super Science Saturday in August 2024,
reaching 30-50 attendees to highlight pollinators' importance in
agriculture and sustainable careers.

Monarch Tagging: Engage 100 Aurora 3rd graders in hands-on
Monarch tagging, fostering habitat awareness and pollinator
stewardship.