Workshops will be held in the workshop tent on the festival grounds – see the map

10:00 am - 10:55 am
11:00 am - 11:55 amRecycling and CompostingJoan Meeks & Paul Kuhar
12:00 pm - 12:55 pmBees & Bee KeepingByron Compton
1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
2:00 pm - 2:55 pm

Workshop 1 – Bees & Bee Keeping

We will cover some history of bees and man’s relationship, typical lifespan of bees, some biology facts, and the seasonal changes in the hive and bee behavior.  We cover the stressors and challenges facing bees now.  We will discuss the benefits of raw honey, products made with beeswax, and things we can do to help the bees.  We will have an observation hive with live bees (contained for safety), and typical hive components for demonstration.  We will have handouts on several bee related topics as take-aways.    Workshop provided by STG Farms

 

Workshop 2 – Recycling and Composting

Workshop provided by Champion Waste & Recycling – Champion Organics Recycling

 

Workshop 3 – Let’s talk about fossils.  Blue Stem Master Naturalist – Matt DeLozier

What is a fossil? In this presentation you will learn about different types of fossils, how they are formed, and what fossils are commonly found in Grayson county.  We will also spend some time on learning to find fossils.

 

Workshop 4 – Butterfly Basics.  Blue Stem Master Naturalist – Beverly Prichard

Understand the life cycle of a butterfly, functions of their body parts, and how they spend their day, including survival techniques. Learn how to identify some of the common butterflies in the area, in addition to their larvae.  Learn simple ways to attract butterflies to your yard.

 

Workshop 5 – Native and Endemic Plants. Blue Stem Master Naturalist – Mavis Sauer

What’s the Buzz on Native plants? Find out how truly Bee-utiful they can be while also offering a local food pantry for wildlife. Our presentation will focus on local favorites, with photos by type and landscape use, nearby plant sources and public gardens hosting natives in the area.