Hives Alive!

Make a bee-line for the William Paca Garden! Find out what the buzz is all about during this fun-filled afternoon celebrating all things bees while you discover the important roles bees play in our world. Experience the wonder of a honey extraction demonstration from HA’s very own beekeeper, Peter Quinton. Un-bee-lievably fun activities and crafts will be available for the whole family! James Gagliardi, Horticulturist for Smithsonian Gardens and editor of the Smithsonian’s first gardening book, Encyclopedia of Garden Plants for Every Location, will provide a lecture about pollinators. The lecture will be followed by a book signing.

Doors open at 1 pm.

Special activities will be held at the following times:
Honey Extraction Demonstration: 2 pm - 3 pm
Lecture: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm