The Scoop – ENVS News, Wins & Happenings

On October 10th, the ENVS honey bee biology/beekeeping class and the honey bee research students from Jason Hamilton’s lab hosted the 9th annual Bee Fest and South Hill Apiaries Open House. The brainchild of ENVS alum Katie White (’19 as part of her senior research project), Bee Fest has become locally famous as the place to taste and buy local honey, learn about honey bees, participate in bee-themed arts and crafts, and participate in apiary tours. Guests donned bee suits and in groups led by student beekeepers, had the opportunity to look inside beehives to learn about the secret life of honey bees. This year, Bee Fest coincided with Ithaca College’s Homecoming and Family Weekend. Over 200 members of the IC community visited the apiary to enjoy face painting, linocut printing, educational tables, and bug bingo in the native bee garden, plus taste and learn about spring vs. fall honey, and learn all about these important pollinators. If you didn’t get the chance to participate, make sure to watch for announcements for next year’s event!