Bee Day at Rooted In 8/16

Join us for a fun and educational celebration of all things bee-related at our first-ever Bee Day at Rooted In! Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned beekeeper, this free community event has something for everyone!

✨ What to Expect:

– Expert-led talks on honey bees, native bees, and Texas-tough plants that feed bees!
– Hands-on educational “Ask the Expert” booths
– Local bee-themed vendors
– Free raffles and giveaways throughout the day!
– Honey tasting (in the works!)
– Family-friendly fun and pollinator pride

SPEAKER LINEUP

10:15–10:45 a.m.
Beekeeping: A “Buzz” Worthy Journey
with John & Sarah Wright

11:00–11:30 a.m.
Native Bees in Your Landscape
with Carol Clark

11:45 a.m.–12:25 p.m.
Honey Bee Biology
with Ryan Gieseke

12:35–1:05 p.m. (Tentative)
Topic TBD
with Mike Barber, Co-founder of Honey Bees Unlimited

1:20–1:50 p.m. (Tentative)
“One Beekeeper and a Few Million Bees”
with Kirby Carmichael

2:05 p.m. – Honey Tasting Awards

Vote for your favorite local honey throughout the day — $5 gets you a tasting ticket.
First 75 tasters receive a tiny honey bear bottle.
Winning beekeeper announced. Prize may be donated to a bee-focused nonprofit of their choice.

Vendor Call

Own a bee-centric business or have a fun idea?
We’re still building this event and are open to suggestions for vendors, speakers, or bee-themed activities.

Contact Daniel Cunningham at DanielCunningham@Rootedin.com

Let’s celebrate pollinators, community, and sweet local honey together!

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