Co-Op considers bee hive

[Enci Box]

Hello HoneyLovers,

My son’s nursery school co-op has a beautiful vegetable and fruit garden that is filled with bugs, bees, and happy kids. I was talking to the person who tends to the garden if they would consider having a beehive at the back of the yard, as there are already bees there and the kids (age 2 1/2 to 5) just built a bunch of bug houses a couple weeks ago. 🙂

Several parents seemed enthusiastic about this and I would love to make this a reality but there are no funds for this.

I was wondering if there are any keepers out there, who would consider donating any equipment to start the hive. We don’t need bees nor a queen as I just want to put the empty super with empty frames out to attract a local hive but I’d love to get a box with frames donated as well as some lemongrass oil or just lemon grass and whatever else can be donated.

Any help would be appreciated!

Enci

[susan rudnicki]

Hi, Enci—one thing that should be discussed ahead of time (so no unsafe situations develop with bees that might move in) is who would be qualified and dedicated to maintaining the hive and its inspections and documentation. Do you already have someone in mind? Please post another note!

[Enci Box]

Yes, I will take care of the hive and I will take full responsibility for it.

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