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Meet Your Bees Workshop

Experience a day in the life of a beekeeper by opening and inspeting our buzzing Smith Campus Center hive! You'll be invited to:

Touch, smell and taste the hive's different products
See worker bees doing what they do best (working!)
Possibly meet the one and only, her Majest the Queen Bee
Brought to you by Harvard Common Spaces, the Office for Sustainability and Harvard Real Estate, this event will take place in Smith Campus Center Glass Box, on the 10th floor of the building. Just use your Harvard ID to reach the 10th floor with the elevators.

Workshop: From Hive to Honey Jar

Smith Campus Center

Participate in an artisanal honey extraction at our buzzing Smith Campus Center hive! The event will take place Tuesday, September 24, 3-4 pm on the 10th floor of the Smith Campus Center.

Meet The Bees Workshop

Smith Campus Center, 10th Floor 1350 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA, United States

Join us for an engaging and informative Meet The Bees Workshop to delve into the fascinating world of bees and the honey they produce. Discover the vital role bees play in our ecosystem, their complex behaviors, and the journey from hive to honey jar. Led by a beekeeping expert from Alvéole, workshop highlights will include:

-The science of bees and their critical role in global pollination and biodiversity
-Beekeeping 101 to gain insights into the art and science of urban beekeeping techniques and sustainable practices
-Honey production process overview to understand how bees create honey and the methods involved in harvesting and processing honey
-Interactive elements including a viewing of the active apiaries on the 10th floor of Harvard’s Smith Campus Center

Expand your knowledge, engage in meaningful discussions, and enjoy a sweet afternoon learning about bees!

This event is open to all HUID holders. Registration is required.

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