bees

Come see what Philly Makes! Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these...

The event is open to the public. Sliding-scale donations will be accepted at the door, but no one turned away for lack of funds. The event is hosting the touring Beehive Design Collective as they present their newly released 10 Year...

Instead of extermination, bees can be left alone or relocated. Bees are as sweet as the honey they produce – and play an essential role in agriculture. Bees pollinate over 1,000 different plants. Despite their usefulness, the Pennsylvania bee population...

Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild welcomes the honey harvest for three days at three historic venues: September 8 at Glen Foerd on the Delaware (5-9pm) September 10 at Wyck Historic House (10am-4pm) September 11 at Bartram’s Garden (10am-3pm) This annual event celebrates...

Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild welcomes the honey harvest for three days at three historic venues: September 8 at Glen Foerd on the Delaware (5-9pm) September 10 at Wyck Historic House (10am-4pm) September 11 at Bartram’s Garden (10am-3pm) This annual event celebrates...

It wasn’t long after my dad started his beekeeping hobby that I began to demand honey, pollen, and beeswax. But for a good reason: so I could start experimenting with homemade products, including (but not limited to) lotion, lip scrub, and...

It's time to get to BEEEEsness, EPA! 60 House of Representative members sent a letter to the EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy to protect pollinators (AKA bees) from the impact of neonicotinoid pesticides. Local Representatives Chakah Fattah (PA-02) and Allyson Schwartz (PA-13) both signed the letter, for those of you keeping tabs on who's defending our local sustainability. Find out more, after the jump!