Kids and Bees @ the 2016 ABF Conference
Ponte Verda Beach Sawgrass Mariott Resort and Spa
1000 Pga Tour Blvd
Florida
30.2022768
-81.3853651
Description
ATTN Friends!! The Kids and Bees event is SOLD OUT. We are FULL, and will not be able to accommodate any more than the 500 registered kiddos and their families! Thank you so much for making us feel so welcome, Florida, and we can wait to meet you tomorrow! This coming January, the American Beekeeping Federation will be holding the 2015 North American Beekeeping Conference and Tradeshow at Ponte Vedra Beach (Jacksonville) Florida at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, January 5-9.On Friday, January 8th from 9:00 – Noon, local elementary-aged kids, and their families, are welcomed to the resort to participate in the “Kids and Bees” program. This no-charge event has been a tradition with the ABF conference for over 20 years, and is a “don’t miss” opportunity for school groups, home schooled kids, scouts, and clubs. Kids and their teachers or parents can expect a room full of hands-on activities under the themes of, “The Art of Beekeeping, ”The Science of Beekeeping,” “The World of Beekeeping,” and “The Future of Bees: It’s Up to You! “Favorites such as beeswax candle rolling, honey tasting, bee finger puppet making, and hive displays will be there. The highlights this year will be face painting, a photo booth with costumes, and an ultraviolet “Bee View” demonstration. Students will make their way through each station, engaging with beekeepers and Honey Queens from around the US, and activities that will harness their senses and imaginations. The event will be held in "Tournament Hall B" in the Convention Center at the Sawgrass Marriott, and parking is free. This event is set up to be “self-guided” and usually takes kids 30-45 minutes to explore all of the stations.Join us anytime starting at 9am, until the event closes at noon. For more information, to volunteer, for the January 8th no cost program, please contact Sarah Red-Laird at sarah@beegirl.org or 541-708-1127.
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Start:
2016-01-08T09:00:00-05:00
End:
2016-01-08T12:00:00-05:00
Category
Social
Tickets
SOLD OUT
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USD
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