The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort and Spa celebrated National Honey Bee Day a little early.
Mark Wadsworth, the Westin Bear Mountain’s executive chef and resident beekeeper, hosted an event for guests and residents to learn about honey bees and the importance they play in food production.
National Honey Bee Day was started by beekeepers as an awareness day and is the third Saturday in August, which falls on Aug. 18 this year.
Last year Bear Mountain lost all of its bees, a total of nine hives, without an answer as to why it happened, but according to Wadsworth, colony collapse is becoming a concern for beekeepers.
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Wadsworth manned the information table, educating people about honey bees and fielding questions. There were information pamphlets and beekeeping supplies on display and bee activity sheets for kids.
People had the chance to sample Bear Mountain branded honey and were given wildflower seeds to plant to make their own bee gardens at home.
