Why local honey?
Fresh, comb honey When people stop into the Creekside Shop, we are often asked, “What’s the big deal about local honey? How is it different than what I can buy at the grocery store?” Aside…
Honey Fest
Beekeepers Wind Down Their Season
Jean shares her observations as honey season winds down Goldenrod The goldenrod is one of the first fall flowers to begin blooming, and it marks the end of the honey season for beekeepers. We’ve been…
September means honey!
It’s that time of year again! Are you ready for Honey Fest? The Nature Center bees have been very happy – and busy, of course – this year, and they’re ready for you to come…
11th Annual Honey Fest!
Honey is one very sweet reason to love bees. Can you think of others? Come out to Indian Creek Nature Center on Sunday, September 20 from 1 to 4 PM for our annual Honey Fest!…
Honey Fest post… sort of.
Well, Honey Fest went off without a hitch! We had about 500 people turn out, and a great time was had by all! Soon (I hope), I will be able to snag someone who took…
Honey Fest Eve
We’re fast approaching our biggest event for Autumn: Honey Fest! Come out and support the Nature Center, but more importantly, the bees! The festival is this Sunday, September 21 from 1 to 4 PM. This…
Sweet September
(This photo is courtesy of the National Honey Board. Their website has awesome information and activities for teachers, parents, and students. Check out the excitement by clicking here!)
The Importance of Pollination
Something new!: During Indian Creek Nature Center’s Honey Fest, Entomologist Steve Hanlin will be giving a presentation on the Importance of Pollination. Honey Fest will beon Sunday, September 21 from 1-4. The fee to this presentation…
Honey Bundt Cake
Here’s the honey recipe I promised a few weeks back. I tried this recipe at home and it turned out delicious! (A few tips, when this recipe says “strong brewed tea”, it means it! Don’t…
September is here.
That’s right! Though it is still technically summer, autumn has arrived at the Nature Center in a big way. School is back in session, which means school groups have begun visiting us daily to learn…