[Old Link] Little Bees, Big Impact: The Story of Mason Bees

Gorman Heritage Farm is a 122-acre nonprofit working farm with a mission to cultivate a healthy community through farm-based education and experiences about food, sustainable agriculture and the natura world.

Gorman Heritage Farm

The Mason Bee is one of 4,000 solitary bees native to North America! Learn how to raise these gentle kid friendly,bees in your backyard

Join us for a presentation on the Mason bee, one of the many solitary bee species native to North America. These gentle, less-aggressive bees are terrific if you are looking to help save the pollinators in a low maintenance, safe and kid/pet friendly manner.We are happy to welcome back Douglas and Susan Rose, Gorman Heritage Farm volunteers and backyard homesteaders. They will share their knowledge about the care and life cycle of the amazing mason bees that thoroughly pollinate spring-flowering trees, fruit trees, and plants. In addition, they will provide guidance on raising mason bees in your own backyard, including creating the best habitat for them to thrive in. <h3>FAQs</h3>What does the cost of my ticket cover?One ticket purchase covers the cost of attending the full 1.5 hour program, access to the handouts and any educational materials, and farm admission for you for the day. The farm is open from 9am-3pm.What should I wear?This presentation will happen both indoors and outdoors. Please dress for the weather. Layers are a good idea, and closed toed shoes are a must on our working farm.Can children attend?This presentation is recommended for young people who have an interest in bees and are ages 13+. They will need to have their own ticket to attend, and must be accompanied by an adult.POLICIES<ul><li>Programs run rain or shine. Dress for the weather if your program takes you outside!</li><li>No ticket refunds within1weeks of the program except in the case of Gorman Heritage Farm cancelling the program</li><li>If you suspect you may be coming down with a transmissible illness, we require you to stay home to help keep others healthy. Thank you!</li><li>Agritourism Warning: Under Ohio law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if that injury or death results from the inherent risks of that agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, but are not limited to. the risk of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals as well as the potential for you as a participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.</li></ul>By signing up and/or attending any of our programs, you are agreeing to the above policies.

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