Champlain College Apiary

More thanks go out to The Vermont Community Foundation, for awarding the Apiary their "Small and Inspiring" grant, and to the Champlain College Green Revolving Fund, for their continued sponsorship.

These funds have most recently allowed for the installation of a large viewing window in the Apiary fence, and for the commission of an accompanying interpretive sign, allowing visitors to see what's happening in the hives without having to get suited up.

Come visit today, and make sure to pick up some Champlain College Apiary honey, now available at the bookstore!

http://www.vermontcf.org/Home.aspx

http://www.champlain.edu/student-life/campus-and-community-programs/sustain-champlain/programs-sustain-champlain/green-revolving-fund

Vermont Community Foundation > Home Small and Inspiring Grants Program at the Vermont Community Foundation Announces 29 Grants in Communities Across the State

A huge and heartfelt thank you to the New England Grassroots Environment Fund for a generous grant awarded to the Champlain College Apiary.

These funds will allow us to purchase a supply of children's protective beekeeping gear, and to provide community members of all ages with an up-close look into the fascinating lives of the honey bees.

"New England Grassroots Environment Fund awards help solve the problems and realize the promises in addressing climate change and energy action, local food, environmental health and justice, land and water and local economies.

For more information, please visit grassrootsfund.org or call 603-905-9915."

A story from last night's news, in which the Champlain College Apiary and its educational outreach efforts are on full display!

http://www.mychamplainvalley.com/story/d/story/hand-on-learning-for-every-student/39183/k6t1aC8G_UKDfnnCFUklQw

Hand On Learning For Every Student A Vermont program priding itself on educational opportunities for all high school students was almost cut this past legislative session.

Seeing as though it is officially Spring here in Burlington, Vermont, we wanted to officially announce that the bees are buzzing! Please e-mail us to get a look at the apiary! And don't forget to pick-up some honey!

Only one more month till Bee Season! What are some of your favorite summer activities to do here in Burlington, Vermont ?

Our Beginnings!

The Class of 2013's Gift of an apiary kicked into educational action today as the summer Bridge CORE 130 class suited up and checked out the three hives with Kristin Wolf and Rob Williams. The hives were looking healthy and the honey was sweet. An amazing new outdoor classroom experience right here on campus.

We would like to officially announce that for the first time ever, we will be working with the Burlington Department of Parks and Recreation to bring campers to the College's apiary this summer! The dates are in the works!