Category: Learning
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Brain in Honey Bees & Humans
A Talk By Professor Robert Pickard This was an open talk, kindly organised by the Cambridgeshire Beekeepers Association, in which Professor Robert Pickard was invited to share his knowledge on how the brain of the honey bee works, and to explore any similarities and differences between theirs and that of humans. Here, I will attempt…
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How to Create A Meadow and Why it Matters
Did you know that a shocking 97% of the UK’s wild meadows have disappeared in the last century? Well, it therefore, should be no surprise that biodiversity, and wild bees, are also in danger of disappearing. Understanding the importance of meadows in preserving biodiversity and knowing how we can contribute, is the first step to…
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Tree Beekeeping Culture – An UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
On the 15th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (14-18 December 2020), something amazing happened: Beekeepers were added for the first time on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. These are no ordinary beekeepers but more specifically, tree beekeepers from Poland and Belarus. For…
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Starting and Sustaining a Pesticide-Free Garden
There are many reasons to take up gardening. Gardening can be a way to spend time outside, with nature and the elements. It is also an opportunity for families and friends to come together and create something beautiful. In addition, it provides healthy, pesticide-free food for you and your family all year long!
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To Swarm or Not To Swarm
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all Happy Easter for the weekend just passed, and “Christ has arisen!” for those back home, who have just celebrated Easter this Sunday. In Cyprus, Christian Orthodox, celebrate Easter on the 28th of April (in case you were wondering about my comment). I spent my…
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Building of a Hive pt. II
As I write this I am excited to announce that the new hive is finally finished! It has only taken a few bruised thumbs, some ringing ears, a trusty hammer (and partner) and a lot of patience! 😊 I am also super duper excited to announce that a sunny day did finally arrive amongst the…
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