Debra Tyler and Heidi Lindberg
Both backyard bee keepers.
They each had hive that had died over the winter and opened them up for us to see inside.
Debra's hive is hexagonal while Heidi's is the traditional rectangular shape.
They showed us how to put on a bee suit and use a hive tool.
Heidi uses a full bee suit as she is allergic to bee stings. Debra uses a bee hat and gloves but not the full suit. 
While the adults were going through the hive the kids had the option to either participate or color at a nearby table using bees wax crayons. 
Because honey naturally kills bacteria nobody minded dipping their fingers in for a taste.
At one side of the room Debra and Heidi each had a table set up with their favorite bee books and tools.
Debra's table.
Heidi's table.
After we had finished going though the hive we put together a starter hive kit that Heidi had brought with her.
Debra had some frames to put together as well.
When we were done with the building projects for the day we went outside for a quick lesson on smokers.
Heidi burns dried pine needles in her smoker.
Debra burns a verity of stuff. Sage, Sumac and cardboard.
Then we went back inside and and talked about getting a package of bees and queen cages.
A potluck lunch was enjoyed by every one.
After lunch we made hand dipped beeswax candles.
For more Motherhouse events go to www.motherhouse.us
Both backyard bee keepers.
They each had hive that had died over the winter and opened them up for us to see inside.
Debra's hive is hexagonal while Heidi's is the traditional rectangular shape.
They showed us how to put on a bee suit and use a hive tool.
Heidi uses a full bee suit as she is allergic to bee stings. Debra uses a bee hat and gloves but not the full suit. 
While the adults were going through the hive the kids had the option to either participate or color at a nearby table using bees wax crayons. 
Because honey naturally kills bacteria nobody minded dipping their fingers in for a taste.At one side of the room Debra and Heidi each had a table set up with their favorite bee books and tools.
Debra's table.
Heidi's table.
After we had finished going though the hive we put together a starter hive kit that Heidi had brought with her.
Debra had some frames to put together as well.
When we were done with the building projects for the day we went outside for a quick lesson on smokers.
Heidi burns dried pine needles in her smoker.
Debra burns a verity of stuff. Sage, Sumac and cardboard.
Then we went back inside and and talked about getting a package of bees and queen cages.
A potluck lunch was enjoyed by every one.
After lunch we made hand dipped beeswax candles.
For more Motherhouse events go to www.motherhouse.us
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