[SEMCO] Beekeeping workshop and Pollinator talk

[Anne DiMonti]

Beekeeping Basics and More Workshop

Sundays, January 19th – March 1st (no class Feb. 16th)

2 - 4:30 pm

Location: Audubon Society of RI Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809


Looking for a way to do your part to help out pollinators? Join us for our new beekeeping class! In this six-session course, you'll learn the basics of keeping honey bees from local beekeeper Kevin England. From honey bee health, to equipment and hive construction, this course will give you the knowledge you need to get started with backyard beekeeping. All participants will receive the book "The Backyard Beekeeper", by Kim Flottum. Find out why there is so much "buzz" about bees!

Ages: Adults

Program fee for six-week session: $65/Audubon Society of RI member, $72/non-member.

To register: 401-949-5454 x 3014 or http://asri.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2591374&orgkey=2741&ReturnURL=//asri.doubleknot.com/app/calendar/month/2741/2020-01-01/2741/0/


Pollinators, Predators and Recyclers, Oh My!

Entomology Lecture with Pam Gilpin

Thursday, January 23rd

7 – 8 pm

Location: Audubon Society of RI Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809


Insects play an essential role as pollinators, predators and recyclers of decomposing animal and plant material. They are of vital importance as a source of food for birds, mammals and other insects. Given the right habitat, you can help sustain the all important ecosystem in your garden and have the insects working for you.

Pam Gilpin has compiled an informative photo essay to accompany a discussion of insects that can be seen in our gardens. Her relationship with entomologists throughout the country, book learning and work as an estate gardener over the past 28 years have given her a unique education in the science of entomology. She’s a RI Certified Horticulturalist, has served as a member of the Newport Tree and Open Space Commission, has been on the board of the Newport Tree Conservancy, and is currently a member of the Living Collection Committee for the Newport Tree Conservancy. She was the 2013 recipient of the Julie Morris Horticultural Award at Blithewold Gardens and Arboretum.

Ages: Adults

Fee: $10/Audubon Society of RI member, $15/non-member

To Register: 401-949-5454 x 3014 or http://asri.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2590986&orgkey=2741&ReturnURL=//asri.doubleknot.com/app/calendar/month/2741/2020-01-01/2741/0/

Anne DiMonti
Director
Audubon Society of Rhode Island
Nature Center and Aquarium
1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809
Tel: 401-245-7500 ext. 3116
Fax: 401-245-9339
adimonti at asri.org<mailto:adimonti at asri.org>
Please Note: I work a Tuesday-Saturday schedule


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