The Day of the Honey Bee
I had the pleasure of joining councilor Michele Rule, Casey Hamilton and other members of the Central Okanagan Food Council Booth at the local Farmers Market this weekend.
Spot the Queen Bee … was a big hit thanks to Bob Chisholm and his “Brainy Bees“.
We were helping to raise awareness for our amazing little pollinators on a very special day…The Day of the Honey Bee.
Finding the Queen Bee was a big hit for both kids and adults and a great way to get kids interested in learning about the bees.
Councilor Michele Rule, her mother holding onto Chloe and marghanita (photograph by Casey Hamilton)
More information about the COFC can be found on their website: Central Okanagan Food Council
The Mayor’s Environmental Expo and Awards
The environmental event featured 35 exhibitors with interactive displays and activities for adults and kids. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to handle a California king snake. (I’m usually terrified of snakes but after holding this beauty I didn’t want to put it down).
Watch the short video
And visiting from the B.C. Wildlife Park in Kamloops, Danielle Rogers and other members of staff showed off a Barn Owl and a Turkey Vulture, a species which can be found in the Central Okanagan in the spring, summer and fall. (We will be dedicating a Little Humbugs video episode to the wonderful Birds of Prey from BC Wildlife Park next month).
Compost Fun
Kids got to play in compost. Another wonderful example of engaging kids by allowing them hands on experience….thanks to Dean Dack and his classic compost.
Congratulations to Glenmore Elementary for winning the Mayors Environmental Award for the Greenest school. What a fantastic example for other schools to follow suit.
The Little Humbugs were thrilled to be awarded 3rd Place in the most Innovative Business Initiative Award.
Christine Collins (a green advocate) who nominated me for the award.
It was an honor to be part of the Mayor’s Environmental Awards this weekend. It was a fantastic event and the speakers were inspirational. It is incredibly exciting to see so many dedicated to helping the environment.
The future looks GREEN!!
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Oh, what a great day! Looks like the sun was shining and everything was nice and green. Congrats on your award.
Thanks Michele. It was a great way to spend the weekend helping to spread the BUZZ about the Honey Bees and experience some really cool green activities. I bet your son would have enjoyed the solar activities, kids got to make solar toy cars then race them.