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Bees and Beekeeping
Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI | Get Directions »
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Join us at Portsmouth Free Public Library on Tuesday, March 1 at 6:30 PM as Sanne Kure-Jensen, NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professional, URI Master Gardener, and beekeeper presents an overview on beekeeping in RI. Learn how to build equipment (woodenware), install bees, check on the colony and harvest honey. This session will also briefly review candles and other products like salves and cosmetics made with beeswax, honey or propolis. Sanne will stress organics and their importance in the home garden and lawn. Attendees will learn where to get more information including the RI Beekeepers Association spring Bee School: a 5-week course run each spring.
This program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited so please stop by or call the Library at 683-9457 to register.
Event Details
| Where | Portsmouth Free Public Library 2658 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 6:30 pm–7:30 pm |
| Website | http://www.portsmouthlibrary.org |
| Phone | 401-683-9457 |
| carolyn.magnus@gmail.com | |
| Price | Free |
More About Portsmouth Free Public Library
Built in 1897, the Portsmouth Free Public Library provides information, services and a circulation of 75,000 articles, including books, tapes and videos, to the residents of Portsmouth. The 9,515 sq. ft. structure is owned and operated by the corporation, the Portsmouth Free Public Library Association. The children's room is located downstairs, while the computer area, reference and study area are situated on the main floor.The library provides a variety of services and classes. For further information, please see the library's website at www.portsmouthlibrary.org.
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