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My name is Vasilia McCrady, and I am an educational beekeeper in Blue Ridge, Virginia! I have created an outreach program where I bring the marvelous world of honey bees to you! My observational beehive lets us get up close with these amazing insects in the ease of your own classroom. With this interactive presentation, you will be able to hear, feel, smell and even taste the wonderful creations that come from our honey bees.

Outreach Program

I bring the marvelous world of honey bees to you! My observational beehive lets us get up close with these amazing insects in the ease of your own classroom. With this interactive presentation, you will be able to hear, feel, smell and even taste the wonderful creations that come from our honey bees.

The observation hive allows you to explore how bees work, socialize, and eat together. It shows firsthand the role each bee has, their love for their colony, and their desire to be part of a team. Along with the hive, see proper attire, equipment and what a beekeeper needs to keep safe while tending to happy bees. Learn how bees and other pollinators play a critical role in our daily lives. As your local beekeeper, learn the importance I have in preserving bee populations and what each of you can do to help “Save the Bees”.

Apiary Tour

This hands-on experience will leave you eager to learn more about these marvelous creatures. Be introduced to one of your local beekeepers and the importance they have in preserving bee populations. Learn what is on the inside of the hive and what roles each honey bee plays to be a successful colony!

Lasting about 1 1⁄2 - 2 hours, start by familiarizing yourself on bees, beekeeping equipment, and pollination. Suit up and watch as we open a live bee hive within the group. Have the opportunity to hold a frame of live bees and taste that local honey. The observation hive will be available for those not interested in suiting up but will still get a look on the inside safely. Everyone will have the chance to be included.

Market Vendor

Interested in having the observation hive or local beekeeper at your next event, festival, or gathering ?

Along with the honeybees we can bring education information along with products from our apiary.