PollinatorLIVE: Native Bees, Honey Bees, Gardening, and More was webcast on September 29, 2010 at the Washington Youth Garden at the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C.View the video and read the full article at: http://pollinatorlive.pwnet.org/webcasts/bees.php
"Stung" by the Pollinator Bug
by Jessica Morrison
Alison Fritz does not flinch as hundreds of bees furiously swarm around her in the sweltering heat. Safely clad in garments akin to something out of a science fiction novel, she comfortably slides open the lid of one of the three hives in her backyard. Fritz has been beekeeping for three years, and she is only 16 years old.
Having always been fascinated by insects, her unusual hobby was first sparked during a class about pollinators in the eighth grade. “I’ve always liked insects. My dad taught me to pet bumblebees,” Fritz said. “When I began hearing about problems with the bee populations, I wanted to help.”...
View the video and read the article at: http://pollinatorlive.pwnet.org/webcasts/bees.php
BTW, you can see Alison at 18:43 into the video.
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