ACES SEED EXCHANGE FEB. 17

ACES: Actively Creating an Exceptional Society hosts their 4th annual SEED Exchange, Friday, February 17 at the Harrison Mills Community Hall, 1995 School Road in Harrison Mills. This is an opportunity for seasoned and would be gardeners to come together and share seeds for spring planting. West Coast Seeds generously give a diverse seed donation to this community sharing. The event this year is co-presented with the Deroche Farmer’s Market.

Bees are an integral part of any garden. Ever wonder how bees make honey, what makes a queen bee different from other bees, how honeybees spend their day, and other questions about honeybees? Guest speaker, Laura Cameron-Delisle M.A., will introduce“who’s in the hive”, share interesting & fun facts about bees, relate stories about being a beekeeper, and inform some basics things to know about taking up beekeeping. 

Cameron-Delisle is an environmental educator, Circle practitioner, foodscape gardener and beekeeper. She offers learning opportunities and support for new and emerging beekeepers and is the acting coordinator for the Chilliwack Beekeepers Community. Her new book Beekeeping Basics, is a companion to all considering the practice of beekeeping, those emerging in the role of beekeeper, and those already developing skills. She is also offering a Beekeeping Basics Workshop for new and emerging beekeepers in Chilliwack.

Doors open at 6:30pm and coffee, tea and treats are provided. ACES is a grassroots community organization dedicated to protecting the environment and building an aware, caring, connected community. For more information  email info@weareaces.org.

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